thanksgiving part two, and then some.

Thanksgiving was A BLAST. We had so much fun at Dori's. While finishing the food prep, we enjoyed "Butter Beer." Goodness, so yummy. If you're not familiar with Harry Potter, "Butter Beer" is mentioned in the books. No, it isn't beer, but cream soda + butter extract with a heavenly cool whippy foam on top. Recipe for "Butter Beer" here on Dori's blog. Cheers!

We filled up quickly. It's hard to eat much when you're already full of "Butter Beer"

Last night Jared took me on a date. Movie and dinner. Movie was killer, and so was our meal. We ate at The Copper Onion, downtown, and we highly recommend it! Mmmmm... Jared got a great burger and I had the pasta carbonara. I was craving more of it all night. We need to go again, pronto.

We're still house/dog-sitting for my brother Andy. We love their Newfoundland, Javi. I love watching her tackle Jared out in the snow, and overhearing him say, "I love you, Javi," when he puts her to bed at night. Cute.

thanksgiving.

the above photo was taken two Thanksgivings ago, on top of the LDS Conference Center, overlooking Temple Square. Jared and I had been dating for about four months. I spent Thanksgiving with my family in Phoenix and rushed back to SLC to see him this night.

I am stoked for Thanksgiving tomorrow. Jared and I are joining my sister, Dori, and a friend of her's at her place. Dori and I are doing the baking & cooking, but I'd have to say she's doing the tougher stuff (turkey, stuffing, etc.)

as for tonight, Jared's working out in these bitter cold temps tonight, while I start the baking. apple pies, pretzel jello salad (addicting), "Christmas puffs" (so naughty), and garlic mashed potatoes. my Thanksgiving favorites include pie and stuffing, those are the must haves. Jared's must have is green bean casserole, so the ingredients will be waiting for him and we will make that together when he comes home tonight.

photos of tomorrow's feast to come. stay tuned. I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving, filled with family, friends, laughter, love, and much gratitude.