So, I finally figured out  my picture issues. You missed out on our Thanksgiving - I know you are all DYING to know what Team Hardman did....so here it is.

Who doesn't love a farm animal made out of butter?

Making mini pies

Tipsy Rudolph. Thank you pinterest

My sister made these gingerbread whoopie pies. They have crack in them, I'm sure of it.

Frying the turkey. Manly men

 My mom and I did a turkey trot too. It was cold. I did get to wear my new New Balance freezing cold weather jacket. It has pink reflectors, the hand protector, and it was super warm without suffocating me.
Good job New Balance, good job.

Next year for Thanksgiving we are going somewhere tropical. The whole house got the flu, back to back. It never ended. It was awful. We are going to escape to an all-inclusive, no viruses allowed, awesome resort. Can't. Wait.

Our first Italian Thanksgiving

We love to cook, we love to entertain, and we LOVE Thanksgiving. Every year we try out a new theme - normally around the turkey. Different brine, different stuffing ingredients - it's great. This year we decided to do Italian. It. Was. Wonderful.

Appetizer: cheese and meats

 
First Course: Sam made homemade 4 cheese raviolis with a vodka cream sauce. On the side was a baked piece of prosciutto with honey mustard.

Palette cleanser:

 Third Course: Antipasta with homemade mozzarella

Palette Cleanser:

Fourth Course: Linguine with mushroom sauce, seafood sauce, meatballs, sausage, and marinara

Dessert: pumpkin mouse with gingersnap crust, home made tirramisu, and chocolate dipped strawberries

It was amazing. Everyone came over at 12 and we ate until 4. Way better than everyone eating in 20 minutes and then just feeling fat. It was great!