This was our table... so festive!
Zane, Janis, me, and Sara... Good times, good times.
(I think us girls were excited to get dressed up... but I must admit, it's definitely more fun to get dressed up together, instead of alone in a quiet apartment. It really is half the fun - getting ready together! I found myself reminiscing my college days with my dear Jana Alexis, queen of fashion and up-do's.)
Sara, Hanna, and me (Hanna is our Finnish friend!)
My plate: real turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, rolls, salad, mixed veggies, cranberry sauce, and mostoccoli (YES, they actually had mostaccoli!!!). I wasn't able to finish it all....
Had to save some room for dessert: Fruit salad that reminded me of mom's taffy apple salad, jello, pumpkin pie, and some oreo cheesecake stuff. I didn't do a very good job making my plate look photogenic... I was too eager to eat it!
As you can imagine, I was feeling like I gained 5 pounds after such a meal... probably better try to visit the fitness center a little more often!
It was a delightful feast. Although, I must admit... it was a little quiet for Thanksgiving. The atmosphere was definitely great - with soft music playing in the background, a beautiful table, delicious food, pleasant dinner conversations... but it was a little too quiet. At home, with my lovely Italian family... well, it's definitely NOT quiet. I found myself missing the chaotic scurrying around, loud teasing, and even louder laughter...
I am SOOO thankful for the time we had Sunday night. I guess it's just good to be reminded that my family is definitely irreplaceable...
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