Sunday, December 4, 2011

Our Island Thanksgiving

What does Thankgiving for a Medical student in the Caribbean look like? Well, lectures and studying all day. We couldn't stand for our American Thanksgiving Day to pass without some serious eatin' so I surprised him with our own mini-Thanksgiving dinner. Turkey Roast, mashed potatoes, gravy, rolls and Pumpkin Pie. It all turned out amazingly delicious and Rob, being a huge fan of Thanksgiving, was grateful for the feast of food.

The next weekend, when all the guys could relax a little more, we had a traditional, 30-people strong, Thanksgiving dinner at Lyndzee and Dustin's house.

Stephanie was brave enough to make the turkey and she did a sensational job!

And Jerod did a great job carving up the bird.

 Elder and Sister Bush are the missionary couple here in Grenada. We were do happy to have  them with us to celebrate.

The Hinckleys and the Andersons getting ready for Thanksgiving Bingo

Blaire, Lyndzee, me, Harper Emily and Charlie the Koala.

Brian, Brandon and Jordan. Both Brandon and Jordan's wives and kids were back in the states for this Thanksgiving and we were glad to have them with us.

It's official, Amber and Peter are the cutest!

 Sara made cake pop Turkeys for all the kids and they loved them! This picture doesn't do them justice.
The kiddos eating their chocolate Turkeys.

 The women who created the amazing feast. I love these girls so much!

I found myself very grateful this Thanksgiving for everything that we have in our lives. This past year we have encountered many difficult things, but because we have such a loving, supportive family and friends we have been able to come out stronger than before. We are grateful for all the many blessings our Heavenly Father has given us.

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