Thanksgiving 2014 is in the books

We celebrated Thanksgiving with Alissa and Nathan at their new home.

I was looking forward to a nice, peaceful dinner and day since Courtney and her family were in Iowa with the other side.

We, did indeed have a very adult, wonderful dinner.

Nathan smoked the turkey and it was the best one I have ever eaten.

Alissa made yummy pasta salad and smoked potatoes.

Simple, elegant, and delicious.

Nathan's dad also joined us and we all enjoyed each other's company over a few wines, beers, and some apple/pear schapps.

Here are some photos from the dinner

 Nathan with his smoker and the bird.

Lissa's beautiful table.  She has finally been able to unpack her dishes from her wedding.  She has not seen them for a few years when they were in storage and she and Nathan lived with his dad.

Lissa used dishes that were given to her from grandparents.
This plate was MaryAnn's.
There were memories of many at that table.

 This green bowl belonged to Ohma who was Lissa's great grandma.

 This bowl belonged to my other grandma.
By the way, it is filled with the yummy smoked potatoes.

Getting ready to carve the bird.

 Silliness going on here.

The two dads.

 Nathan and his dad.

 John and I with the desserts.

Enjoying the meal.
We stayed overnight and spent the morning on Friday playing wii.
We left after lunch and now we are home with lots of new memories.
We did decide that from now on, Thanksgiving will be at the Hunter Home.
Yes, I may never have to prepare another Thanksgiving dinner ever again!