Thanksgiving with the Family :)

We all know and love the holiday season. Which is your favorite Holiday? Mine has to be Thanksgiving. It's the one holiday that's all about family, and love, and great food. I think it's very true to the tradition. Even if you forget, or your kids don't know the true meaning. The feast of the Pilgrims and Native Americans, the unity and coming together is what we do with our friends and family. It's not about presents, or who got what. It's about coming together with the people we love and sharing a good meal. 
This year, we went to my sister in laws house, and it was a wonderful day. It was the first time I have ever had a "brine" turkey and it was amazing. By far the juiciest turkey I've ever had. It was also the first time I had ever tried collard greens, ALSO amazing! I did bring my staple dishes. Green bean casserole, candied yams, and I made little Pilgrim Hats out of Chocolate Covered Marshmallows. They were yummy and kid friendly :) We stuffed ourselves with pumpkin cheesecake and Lemon Chess Pie.. yum yum. Just thinking about it makes the cravings kick it. I think I will make a "Thanksgiving" style meal more often, maybe 2 or 3 times a year instead of just once. mmmhmm.