Hannah is always the most gracious host. Here she is playing Vanna White with her stuffing, or as they say in the midwest, dressing, which is totally confusing to me.
Charlotte and Sean arrived with their 15-lb. turkey, who, we were assured, lived a good life on an organic farm where it enjoyed free range and healthy grains and quality time with its poultry friends until -- well, you know. 😮
Justin and Kate flew in from Maine, and Justin quickly lent a hand in pie-baking. Kate shone as a conversationalist until there was no more to be said and we all went to bed.
Shoes and boots piled up by front door, but wait, there was one more...
Josh flew in and added his talents to Hannah's preparing the cheese board. He also brought lots of sweet treats, including Sharon's yummy homemade jams.
Wisconsin cheese and charcuterie
Hannah's stuffing, Charlotte's mashed potatoes and yams, Hannah's green-bean casserole, and turkey, roasted by Sean and carved by John. (Not shown: Hannah's spectacular brussel sprout side dish, as it was too big to fit on the sideboard)
Pumpkin, cherry and oatmeal black bottom pies with freshly whipped cream!
Mom time
Dad time
Feast time and...
Snow time!
Last but certainly not least, Becknell cousin time in Minneapolis
David, Jessalyn, Elyssa, Chris, Grayson and Uncle John.
Now it's airport time, as our flight is delayed. Oh well, time to share the weekend with you. Happy holiday season!
