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November 27, 2006
Thanksgiving Rundown
Categories: A Case of the Mondays
Thanksgiving business has kep me from updating for a bit, so here's a qucik rundown of the past few days:
Wednesday I graded, then went home and helped Sarah clean and begin food prep for Thanksgiving. I brined a turkey, she made pumpkin pie, and I used my new springform pan and a water bath to make a cheesecake.
Thursday, Sarah's parents and younger sister flew in. Sarah went to pick them up at the airport, while I manned the stove. Our menu: Turkey, stuffing, broccoli casserole, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, and the aforementioned dessert. It all turned out very well! Jen, Robert, and their new daughter Mikayla stopped by later in the afternoon anf hung out for a bit before heading to Robert's dad's place in Monroe. We watched the Cowboy's game after lunch.
Friday was more football, with A&M and Texas playing at noon. Go Aggies! Friday eveing was a bit of shopping and dinner at Charanda, a local Mexican restaurant.
Saturday was the big shopping day for the women, so Roger and I drove to Greenville. I showed him Furman and the revitalized Greenville downtown, then we drove back to Charlotte where we met the women, Jen, Robert, and Mikayla and Robert's dad for dinner at Ilios/Noche a cool Mediteranean restaurant Sarah has worked catering for (they are friends with the Pasta and Provisions crew).
Sunday we went to Mass at 9:30, followed by breakfast at IHOP. Leanna and I watched football and rested, while Sarah and her folks went for a hike at Andrew Jackson State park. When they returned, we drove to Columbia to watch the lighting of the state Chirstmas tree. Harper went with us down to the capital.
Now it's Monday and I am back at work. Only one week of class left, then exams next week. Sarah's parents leave tomorrow, so we're going to hang out with cousin Robert and his family tonight.
Posted by Nakia at November 27, 2006 12:24 PM