This past Monday was a national holiday in Japan. Sunday (11/23) was Labor Day and since it fell on a Sunday, the majority of the country was off on Monday. Since it was a holiday and it was pretty close to Thanksgiving, we took the opportunity to celebrate. The Japanese do not celebrate Thanksgiving for those of you who are wondering.
We got together with the other American families that we have become friends with while we have been over here and we ATE!! Overall, there were 16 people in our house (8 adults and 8 kids). It was full, but we had a great time. It was at our house because we are the only ones with a stove big enough to cook anything other than a burrito. We did manage to get a HUGE bird at Costco (can't find turkeys anywhere else). We got a 21 pounder for just over $50. This was Deana's first attempt at cooking a turkey and like many of you would imagine, she did a beautiful job. It was fully cooked, juicy, and flavorful. Good job baby!! Here are a few photos:
Deana and the "before" photo:
And just 4 short hours later:
I was the lucky one that got to cut it up...
We put Alvin and the Chipmunks Christmas on for the kids (Thanks Tessi!)
Here is the spread before we started digging in:
And the dessert table:
Last but not least, the women who helped make it all possible (Linda not pictured):
4 comments:
Mmm, Deana, the turkey looks wonderful! I can't wait for our turkey day to arrive. I love your house. Looks just like one you would see here, except the toilets of course! You guys seem to be having a wonderful time living in Japan. I am so happy for you!
Kelli W.
Nice turkey Deana - it looks yummy. It's so neat y'all have made good friends there already, that you can get together with. Having someone to celebrate with has to make it easier to be away. Me & MaSam are going to The Ranch House for a Thanksgiving dinner buffet. Phil & Betty will be with her Mom & a houseful. My step-daughter invited us to eat with them but we decided to just be thankful for each others company. Teresa & Austin will be here on Friday. Deana, I will be thinking about you when I beat Teresa playing 9-hole golf...lol! Curtis, I'm glad you've been busy with the blog - I love keeping up with you all. Happy Thanksgiving from Mississippi with love.
Looks like a nice dinner. Happy Thanksgiving to you guys!
Looks like you had a really good Thanksgiving dinner and day. We hope to have one tomarrow and then on to your home coming for Christmas. we love ya,
Grandmother and Granddaddy I hope this works this time!!!
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