Bee is for BLESSED ...: Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Our family hosted Thanksgiving this year and we had a great time doing it! When Mike first volunteered our home, I was a little hesitant only because I didn't feel like I was "good enough" yet to make the turkey. I've only been cooking for a few months and I didn't consider myself at "turkey level" just yet. Luckily, my mom volunteered to do the turkey and everyone else would bring their own dish to share with the group. Mike and I made truffled macaroni and cheese (we used 6 different cheese and put bacon of course), creamed corn au gratin, honey butter rolls and asparagus with my lemon garlic aoili =) ... Mom made turkey with stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce and chicken skewers ... Jay made green bean cassarole ... Mao made grilled veggies ... Mike's parents made ham, stuffed pork loin, mashed potatoes, shrimp, fruit tart, young coconuts and baklava ... Tita Bot made a grilled veggie platter ... and Khristine made pumpkin cupcakes and potato salad ... as you can see, we really FEASTED!!!

Before the meal, we decided to do Fr. Francis' candle tradition and each person in the room each took turns thanking God about something/someone in their life. It was a great way to kick off the Thanksgiving celebration and we spent the rest of the day grazing and playing with Zoe. The "oldies" didn't even have to play mahjong this year! Even though they brought the mahjong table and set no one felt the need to do anything else but feed or play with Zoe!!! That little girl had a blast hosting everyone ... I have no idea how much "real" food she ate but every time I looked over at her, she was being fed by a family member. I have no idea how big that little girl's tummy is, but she is able to eat and eat and eat and eat!!!

It was so nice to have our families in our home ... I know Zoe really enjoyed herself ... hopefully we can host more holidays here at the house throughout the years (hopefully by next year I'll be brave enough to take on the turkey!).

Thank you Lord for my amazing family. I have the best husband and the best daughter. I find myself in constant awe with all the blessings that You continue to shower upon me. Thank you for my new job as Zoe's mommy. I have learned so much this past year and look forward to continuing to grow in faith and love as each day passes. I am constantly surrounded by family and friends that truly love and care for me ... for all that and for so much more, I am truly THANKFUL!