Thanksgiving!

Ever since Jessica and I were newlyweds, it has always been our dream to host a major holiday with our family--our whole family--all under one roof... our own. The Lord has been more than generous with us, and this year that dream became a reality when we held Thanksgiving at our new home in Kingsport.

Here's a picture of our hostess, who aside from being very talented in the kitchen is also ravishingly beautiful.

There were tantalizing aromas wafting from the kitchen for several days leading up to the actual feast. There were of course the very American Thanksgiving staples: mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, green beans, fried chick, fresh bread rolls, cornbread stuffing, pumpkin pies... etc. But since this was a Puerto Rican get-together, we also had pasteles, guineitos in escavéche, arroz con guandulez and other such delicacies. My mouth is watering again just talking about it!

Emma Rae had a fabulous time being bounced around from family member to family member, as did all the cousins. She's has also become quite accomplished at using her walker, though, in the last few days. You really have to watch your toes as she zooms around the kitchen or she will run into them at warp speed.

Many thanks to all many cooks in our family that made such a marvelous feast for us. Many thanks most of all the Lord, who allowed us all to celebrate His goodness again this year.

"It is good to give thanks to the Lord

And to sing praises to Your name, O Most Hight;

To declare Your lovingkindness in the morning

And Your faithfulness by night..."

Psalms 92:1-2 (NASB)