Thanksgiving at Stillestead was one for the memory books!
Per Nielson Thanksgiving tradition, around noon,
I served our Thanksgiving "turkey"
(sourdough bread shaped like a turkey)
with dried fruit, nuts, jams, and an assortment
of cheeses for our pre-dinner meal.
I baked all day while setting up the table and, of course, listening to
Christmas music. Is there anything better?
Gigs helped me make the rolls. I make the dough, and he makes
them into shapes. They always end up looking like poop emojis,
but they are our favorite rolls (Thank you, Lindsay).
I told the Nies, mainly Gigs, when they asked what to wear to dinner,
that they should dress according to what they believe the dinner is worth.
Christian said he would wear his tux,
while Gigs told me he'd wear his suit.
Awwww.
I told them to just look nice, which means,
NO t-shirts and sweats. Duh.
Dinner:
Roasted Pears with Brussels Sprouts & Arugula
Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallow & Pecan topping
Veggie Stuffing
Grandma's Fruit Salad
Lindsay's Rolls
Pies:
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Chocolate Mud Pie
with clove spiced wassail
Then we talked to Jane and Ollie.
Next year, we hope they'll be sitting around the table with us
as we talk to Gigs, who will be somewhere in the world
on his mission.
I am so thankful for my children, my husband, my cozy home, my body,
my family, my life, and, of course, my Savior,
who makes everything right and good.
Happy Thanksgiving, Stillestead!
