THANKSGIVING 2013

I'm so thankful all three of my kids are under my roof for the holidays. We had a good day working around my sickness and my son's work schedule. We had a quiet, calm time cooking, fun taking goofy family photos and hugs and kisses to go around. I love my kids, I love our little family, I love the blessings God has given us all this year.

We are definitely not the refined quiet type of family.  We laugh and act goofy together.  These kids keep me feeling young and healthy, even when I'm miserably sick on a holiday.  I love them so much!

Well, this Thanksgiving finds me ill with no energy.  Gratefully I was blessed with two wonderful daughters who are helping all day put a non-traditional little feast together for ourselves and their brother.  The four of us are a little family, but sometimes the best gifts come in small packages.  Here is our menu for the day.

Beef Brisket - bought ready marinated and sliced.  Just add water and cook.
Pastitsio - Pasta dish my psudo-daughter Anna told us about when she knew I wasn't up to cooking a turkey this year.  I'll ask her permission to share the recipe here and post it later.
Yams - on this website
Pinto Beans - I normally make Baked Beans delicious, but one daughter insisted on Pinto this year.  Hey, we're being non-traditional after all. My baked beans are on this website.
Stuffing - Yes, I know we didn't make a turkey, but Thanksgiving with no stuffing?  Sacreligious! My favorite recipe is on this website.
Deviled Eggs - Yup, so we will have some leftovers for the week.
Pumpkin Pie - bought because I hate pumpkin, but my son has to have some.
Cranberry Peach Pie - My homemade recipe and most requested recipe of mine.
Rolls - From Panera Bread because my daughter works there and this made today easier for me too.
Salad -
Sparkling Cider -
Scones - My daughter's most requested recipe.

So, we are not planning a traditional Thanksgiving, but we are all under one roof, at one table and in each other's hearts.  What more could I ask for?