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Nathaniel, 7 Amelia, 3 Eleanor, 1

Yesterday was our first Thanksgiving here in North Carolina. We unfortunately took a lot of shortcut this year since we didn't grocery shop until Tuesday when we came back from Dahlonega, GA (where I shot a wedding session). We were also supposed to host two single Marines but they bailed on us at the last minute. They missed out on some really good food! Thankfully, Nathaniel's friend Emilee from the school bus and her mom Aranda joined us for Thanksgiving breakfast. The kids had a great time playing together and I enjoyed getting to know Aranda a little better. I am so sad that I am just now meeting her and they are moving soon. :'( It was also Amelia's first Thanksgiving. She missed Thanksgiving lunch since she fell asleep but she made up for it during dinner. Baby Girl loved turkey (which Nathaniel named Fatty McFatterson) and cheesy broccoli rice casserole. Anyone recognize her  bib ?

For Thanksgiving this year, we decided to stay in Georgia instead of going home to Indiana. Because of that, we were finally able to resume a Thanksgiving tradition after a two year hiatus. We invited Hubby's friends/co-workers who didn't go to their hometown too spend the holiday with us in our house. I really love this tradition we started in Monterey, CA back in 2009. A few highlights (and lowlights) about our Thanksgiving this year: On Thanksgiving eve, I had to remake the pumpkin cinnamon rolls dough, which we were going to have for Thanksgiving breakfast. I forgot that I placed the dough to rise in the oven and pre-heated it without checking. I just so happened to use the last of my yeast, too. Hubby goes out to the supermarket #1 at 9:30 pm. While making the icing for the pumpkin cinnamon rolls, I used butter instead of whole milk. I thought it tasted fine (hmmm… butter!) but Hubby thought it was gross. I happene...