We woke up to a chilly but sunny Turkey Day. Warren took Zulu and the boys for an early morning walk while I enjoyed a few moments to myself in the FROG (Finished Room Over Garage). Zulu loves being out in the open instead of behind a fence but she gets really 'antsy' when she can't follow us inside the house. She's a house dog but the Shuldas have trained Hershey to be an outdoor dog and Zulu's spoilt nose was severely out of joint for most of the weekend. The Shuldas patio door still has the dried snot from Zulu's nose being pressed up against it.
Thanksgiving at the Shuldas always include 2 dishes:
1. Pilsbury homemade rolls
2. Homemade cranberry relish (with Applejack liqueur)
Thanksgiving meal wouldn't be the same without these 2 side dishes.
The turkey was carved by Todd and although slightly burnt on the edges this year, it was moist and soaked in herb butter and was delicious!
Did I mention that I love these 2 people? Well, I do!
With this couple there are no airs and graces, no expectations, I can be honest and be myself without fearing for the future of my relationship with them. Don't get me wrong, if I need to be put in my place, these 2 people will do it and I'm SO grateful for that. PS: I love Todd most when he makes a fire for me in the living room!
Did I mention that I love this family? Well, I do!
I've adopted Leana's Dad (next to her) and her daughter Jordyn (next to Todd) as my own. Somewhere in the Bible Jesus said we must share so Leana has to share!
They are our 2nd family and have included us in their Thanksgiving weekend for the past few years.
The Thanksgiving meal is always followed with a game of sorts and this year it was Apples to Apples. A fun game for the whole family and they even have a 'junior' version now which I plan to get for our family so we can incorporate it into our game night each week.
Did I mention that I love this person. Well, I do!
Every year I make 'melktert' and I make the Americans say it until they say it correctly. Its funny to hear but they love my milktart and they love me too (especially when I bring my milktart)!