Thanksgiving

2013 was my first year hosting a "real" Thanksgiving.

Turkey, 10+ people, company spending the night, the works

I was stressed the days leading up to Thanksgiving.

I think I probably read 200 turkey recipes and scoured pinterest for hours to find the perfect (and cheap) table setting.

I was starting to think I took on too much but Ryan stepped in and said he would be in charge.

He even offered to take the blame if the turkey was a complete flop!

Ryan took over all the coordinating of when things needed to start cooking on Thanksgiving which was fantastic because I think I birthed part of my brain with Jake!

I think it turned out great and I hope our guests enjoyed themselves.

The Guests

We had all 5 missionaries in our ward over.

A single sister who recently joined our church and lives far away from family.

My parents and sister.

And of course the 3 of us (well Jake was napping which was a plus so that everyone could sit and enjoy their meal)

The Food

Turkey (I brined it and it turned out marvelously, I'm definitely doing that every time I make a turkey)

Pork Roast and Raspberry Sauce

Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

Stuffing 

Corn

Green Beans

Asparagus

Homemade rolls and Cinnamon honey butter

Pumpkin Dessert

Apple Pie

After eating we played some "Minute to Win It" games.

It was so much fun to host Thanksgiving in our new home but I'm glad all the stress is over!