Thanksgiving Day 2009

Thanksgiving Day was all about good company, good conversation and good food of course. 2009 was the Bailey year and we hosted everyone who could travel to Arizona: Mom, Donald, Brian and his girlfriend Shawna.

We wove some unconventional menu items into our traditional spread this year. We substituted prime rib for turkey and key lime cheesecake for pumpkin pie. The traditional Moody drink (a delicious fruit drink passed down from Chris's grandmother Moody) was a hit with the Baileys. The food was scrumptious and a new family tradition was born with the key lime cheesecake that my brother Brian "whipped up" (took him two days and careful attention to detail to make it).

When we weren't nibbling on yummy food, we enjoyed being outside (a beautiful 77), talking about things we are grateful for (so many things), and watching football (go Broncos!). Actually, we did a lot of those things while nibbling on yummy food. The passionate discussion we had about health care at the dinner table seemed to fuel some appetites! A day to remember for sure.

Our Thanksgiving "turkey."

"This pilgrim hat is really giving me a headache!"

Grammy and her assistant making rolls.

Chez Brian with his cheesecake masterpiece.
Chris making his signature potatoes, yum!
Grammy tending the many pots on the stove.

The love birds.

Menu:

Starters:

Shrimp Cocktail
Cheeseball & Crackers
Mixed Greens Salad - Nordstrom Recipe

Main Course:

Prime Rib
Twice baked potatoes
Green beans
Homemade Pecan Rolls

Dessert:

Key lime Cheesecake
Chocolate Cake