Thanksgiving!

Last Thursday was Thanksgiving!  We had a lazy morning but then I had to get cooking.  I had brined the turkey the night before.  I spatchcocked it and seasoned it.  

Then onto the smoker at 275.

It cooked for about 3 hours.  Looking good!

Then I got to work on the potatoes and string beans.  

The smoker makes the best, most moist meat but the skin doesn't get crispy.  I put in under the broiler for a few minutes.  

Potatoes and green beans were done so I carved the turkey.

Yum!

We went to Melissa's house.  Ariel got some early birthday presents.  

It's always special when you get to open an orange box from Hermes.

A beautiful bracelet!

It was time to pig out!  The grandmoms also brought some food.

I'm jealous that Noah can play without music in front of him.  I never could.  

Baby Kai loved Honey.  

We were full!

The kids went a little crazy in the basement.  

We celebrated Ariel's, Kai's and Alex's birthdays.  

14, 37 and 1!

Sibling cuddles.  

Then we got some dancing.  

It was a great night and Honey was worn out!