Turkey Day.

I am happy to report that Thanksgiving was a success! (then again, how can it not be?!)  As a family, we usually travel down to Fond du Lac to be with my Dad's side of the family, and then Anne and I hop back in the car and drive to Lake Geneva to see Mom's side of the family.  This year, we decided to host the Rapp Family Thanksgiving at our house in Wausau and I have to say, it was nice not to have to drive all over the state. My Grandma, who can no longer drive, hasn't been to our house in a very long time.  My aunt was able to bring Grandma up and this made our celebration complete!  My Thanksgiving Day actually began quite early, as Anne, Laurie, and I ran in a local turkey trot.  It had snowed and rained the night before, making the trot a bit treacherous. Despite the less than ideal conditions, I was able to finish the race in just over 25 minutes, which for this little turkey, was a pretty good time.
We roasted a huge turkey, enjoyed pomegranate ginger spritzers (compliments of my sister), played ping pong, foosball, and cribbage (and yes, as usual, my dad became highly competitive and won the ping pong tournament) while enjoying the great company of family.  After the Rapp family celebration, Anne and I headed to my Mom's house for a little wine and cheese get together. We enjoyed chocolate covered apricots, spiced nuts and a variety of wine and cheese while the dogs laid in front of the fire place.  It was a lovely evening.
I am hesitant to write this, but I cannot lie.  I sat down at the dinner table to take a picture of our feast, and realized I had forgotten the memory card for my good camera back at my Mom's.  So, all I have is a pathetic picture on my point and shoot, which is not worthy of posting.  This family picture from the wine and cheese evening will have to suffice!  Tonight is the annual ginger bread house get together at Jenna's which, like breakfast club, has been a tradition since freshman year of college.  It always turns out to be an epic event. Stay tuned for another post soon!

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us, even Frances!