A Thanksgography by Matt and Jack...

We came together with a few local families today for Thanksgiving dinner. JackAttack and I took turns with the camera, and came up with some interesting (I think) shots. Here they are in a kinda of order with a few comments. It was very positive and memorable event.

Mom, making the preparations.

Cortnie and Mom.

Sauces and settings.

Mom knows just the right moment to start some items so they reach the table at the correct temperature.

A cameo by Andy and KC.

Meal accouterments

Jackson helping with the pre-event clean up.

The quilt on the wall. A fun way to fill the frame. (Thanks Mimi, for the Correction.)

The awaiting table.

A pleasing composition by Jack.

I like the action Jack captured here.
Can you see the yo-yo string?

Hooray, the Pecks are here. Jack took this picture to capture his excitement.

Sometimes people think that exposures made by 7 year olds won't be seen by anyone. :) Jordan was talking up BYU all day. We have a gentlemans wager on the game this weekend. I have a trip to IHOP to lose, but some babysitting to gain. Come on The U.

Ambers great rolls with the bird in the background. The food was amazing.

The finished bird. Dad did a great job. Food not pictured, but notable: Delicious spicy stuffing by mom. Fantastic yam dish by Cortnie which Todd had seconds of (his first time actually enjoying Yams!) Sweet pies by Costco and Cortnie. Excellent Crem Fresh potatoes, green beans and salad by Mom. Gravy by Matt. And others.

Time for the electric knife. Note the T-Shirt from the race Amber organized that we all ran this morning. All the kids even ran.

Salad Times.

Todds plate won the "Pretty Plate, someone get a picture!" award.

Jack and Jill: "What is grandpa doing to that Turkey!?"
Alyson: "Woa! A camera. Cheeese"

The kids in the loft.

The girls on a walk we took after dinner. Turns out Mom and Dad are serious about walking, and take the long route. Alyson fed that doll for about 45 minutes straight. In the end, Alyson ended up asleep wrapped in my hoodie. Jillian was zipped up and wearing my socks on her hands. (I had socks in my pocket for some reason, and I was wearing my dads flip flops.) Everyone was tired and full and feeling good.