Turkey Day!

Granny flew in to visit us here in Chandler this Thanksgiving. As always, we are grateful that our families are willing to travel to see us as we move about the country.

We experienced warmer than usual temperatures on Thanksgiving Day. It was about 80 degrees (normal temps would be in the 70s). Not too shabby. This year was a bit different from last year when we spent Thanksgiving in Michigan and ran the Turkey Trot in Detroit as snow fell and people wiped out as they turned corners on the somewhat icy running route. Variety is the spice of life!

Taking advantage of the weather this year, Matt grilled the turkey and it was a delicious success! Not so successful was my attempt to use the garbage disposal for sweet potato skins. They clogged the sink, thus leaving us with 1/2 sink to use on Thanksgiving Day and a plumber here the next day to clear out the disposal. Good times.

My two favorite Lions fans proudly showing off the turkey.
p.s. Matt was most grateful that the Lions pulled out a win against the Bears today. Phew!

While Granny was visiting, we put our Christmas tree up and had an early 6th birthday celebration for Cassidy, whose birthday is in mid-December. 

Granny, Lincoln, and Cassidy

Cassidy with her first birthday treat of the season -- a gingerbread girl!

Cassidy opening a gift from Granny.
I included this picture so I could remember the kids wearing shorts Thanksgiving weekend!

Cassidy showing off her new My Little Pony play sets.
Who doesn't love Pinkie Pie, Applejack, Sweetie Belle, etc.?