Happy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving came and went and it was a joyous time spent stuffing our faces and watching football with family and friends. I'm glad we were able to talk things over (well, I had to yell a little bit but I'll save this story for another day) and get past some old drama and have Tary's parents join us.

Tary did most of the cooking this year with some help from her cousins. I didn't want to botch up an awesome looking turkey so I watched a how-to-carve-a-turkey video on YouTube the night before. With the electric carver, I masterfully sliced the turkey into perfectly-portioned pieces. Despite having a few family members away this year, we were able to easily finish off the turkey and most of the food.

Then most of us gathered in the den to watch the Pats/Lions game. That Lions gave the Pats all they could handle for 3 quarters. Thankfully the Pats were able to pull away in the 4th.

After the game, some of the family went home while our friends started to arrive. One of our friends brought a turducken to share with the group. For those who don't know, a turducken is a boneless chicken stuffed inside a boneless duck which is then stuffed inside a semi-boneless turkey.
We had a 2nd turducken in our fridge so we cooked it the next day and had our friends over again.  I'm sure PETA is protesting somewhere but it was good.

At this time of year, it's good to reflect on things that we're thankful for. I'm thankful for my salvation and knowing that the debt of my sins was paid in full at Calvary. Thank you Jesus.

I am especially thankful for our son. Even though I don't have as much time to do all of the things I used to enjoy, my life feels more complete. Nothing compares to being a father and he fills our lives with joy each day. Thank you Daniel.

I am thankful for my loving wife. She is my best friend and I'm thankful for all that she does and for the person she is inside. I love you. Thank you Tary.

I am thankful for my family and extended family for always being a presence in our lives. Not all families get to spend time together and I enjoy our weekly visits. It's a wonderful thing that Daniel can grow up knowing his cousins, aunts and uncles, grandparents, and even his great-grandparents. Thank you family.

Last but not least, I am thankful for my friends. You are always there for us and we consider you extensions of our family. Thank you friends.