12.04.14

"Throwback Thursday"
Last week we decided to start thawing out a turkey. Tonight we finally got around to cooking it. We did the full Thanksgiving dinner. I was absolutely surprised at how well my pumpkin pie came out. Too bad I wasn't in charge of that for Thanksgiving this year versus the rolls! We had everything done, including the turkey, in 90 minutes!

Also came across the "Limited Edition" flavor of Oreos while I was at Safeway.

11.27.14

Happy Thanksgiving
I started off the day with my annual "Turkey Trot." With the great weather today, I had originally planned on attending an actual event...the "Turkey Rock Trot" here in Castle Rock. But with the bum knee I thought it best to stay indoors again...at least until I visit the doctor for my MRI results this Wednesday. Pretty happy, managed to set a new best time!

And then to the rolls...an epic fail!! Some of the sweet potato "rolls" turned out to be "cakes." The others weren't too great either, but at least looked like rolls! Needless to say we had to make a quick stop at the grocery store. (Too bad that at that point I hadn't realized I didn't have my pomegranate juice for the fun cocktail...come to find out it didn't even make it into my bag from King Soopers!)

The day turned out great...Renee and Dave did an amazing job of hosting and it was great to spend the day with family! Happy Turkey Day everyone!!

11.26.14

Thanksgiving
I'm not hosting this year, but I feel like I've spent just as much time in the kitchen today. We will be headed to the Kenyon's house tomorrow with: homemade rolls, deviled eggs (some with candied bacon!), artichoke dip, and a pomegranate cocktail in tow! Looking forward to a wonderful day with family tomorrow!!!

11.07..14

Turkey Day
Made it to Bubbles for their wine tasting class...what to pair with Thanksgiving Day Dinner. Enjoyed a couple of them, but enjoyed my Crave burger afterwards even more!! It did start to get me excited for Turkey Day...might even make it to the Turkey Rock Trot this year since I'm not hosting.

11.27.09

Thanksgiving

I officially took this photo yesterday, but I wanted to share it today. It commemorates Kelly's first "official" family dinner. Now, her and Alex hosted an entire year of family dinners - she is the one that initiated our new monthly tradition. But, this was her first holiday event. Her and Alex did a great job!! We had a wonderful day with delicious food!!

11.26.09

5K Turkey Trot

Does a 5K count when you run it on your treadmill? We weren't able to make it to an outdoor 5K, so I decided to do the next best thing...start my own!

For those of you who know me, my theory regarding running outdoors is that something should be chasing you! I have never enjoyed running, even as a child. I have grown to tolerate it, but I have to stick to my treadmill because my knees can't handle the pavement.

I was impressed with my time - this was the longest distance I had gone (in a walk/run).