thanksgiving

yes, we did it again - we stuffed a turkey bird! Seems traditions are there for a reason ... they remind us of the comforts of home that we're accustomed to celebrating on a seasonal basis ... and on Thanksgiving day, nothing takes our family "home" more than stuffing a turkey and preparing MOUNTAINS of yummy food!

This 7.4 kg (18 lb) bird came from England --- plenty big enough for our dinner of 12, plus leftovers.

Lulu was treated to a nibble of cucumber here, a carrot there, and by the look on her face she was very grateful, indeed.

The kids toasted with a bottle of bubbly too (kidibuhl - which tastes a bit like sprite, but comes in a corked bottle) and sat down to a candlelight dinner.

We celebrated with our American friends Carolyn, Frank and their 3 kids, as well as our French-speaking friends Mario and Nadine, who are also avid bird lovers. But this time, we weren't studying the bird .... just enjoying it:) ... and being grateful we didn't overcook it!