037: it's duck seazon

On Thursday at around 4 pm, there was chaos in my aunt's house with everyone setting up for the big feast: Thanksgiving Dinner. The sun was setting and distant relatives were pouring in the front door.


Fixing drinks in the den.


Enjoying hors d'oeuvres (i pillaged the shrimp ring and brie wheel) in the living room with family.


Spreading chopped liver on crackers.


Biscuits still going into the oven.


Tables standing at the ready. Our family was split and ate in different rooms.


The 20 lb turkey joins us!


Preparing final things like salad.


Sweet potatoes, turkey and stuffing are all ready for your plate.


And my plate (which was at the other table) is packed.


More wine after dinner.


There was a break where everyone tried to regain consciousness, catch up on each others career standings and then indulge in desserts baked by my great aunt. I taught my little niece? Second-cousin? Whatever they call your cousin's daughter... how to take pictures of food. Adorable.


Is anything in life better than pumpkin pie?


Nope.