The Lohstroh Lowdown: Happy Thanksgiving

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Ours was very nice this year. I started the day by joining my neighbors and participating in the annual Turkey Trot at Manito Park. This was my first year doing it, but I guess it has been around for quite some time. It's a fun run, either 2.5 or 5 mile loops. We opted for the 2.5 version since I haven't been running (or even exercising for that matter). It was fun. A can of food for the local food bank serves as the entry fee for the run. This year was warmer than many as it was 40 deg. and no snow. Maybe that is why there were so many runners. It was like a mini bloomsday, I couldn't believe it. Once we finally starting running (after slowly walking for at least a 1/4 mile) the crowds thinned out and we were able to jog (or shuffle, as my husband puts it) for the rest of the course.

The run started at 9 am, and we were home just a hair before 11 am. Yes, we chit chatted with friends afterwards, thus the delay in getting back. Daryl stayed home with the kids because #1 he thought it would be too cold to have the kids out in the jogging strollers, and #2 we were planning on hosting the Lohstroh brood and he didn't think we had a lot of extra time in the morning, especially to do a fun run. As it turned out, I had everything done on time.

The table is set (for 19!)

We hosted Daryl's family for Thanksgiving this year, which consisted of 19 people. Not a bad sized crowd. It's fairly easy since I make everyone bring something. All I had to do was the bird, stuffing, sweet potatoes (which no one but my family eats, so I didn't make too many), veggie dish and the gravy. Easy schmeezy. To make things easier on myself, I prepped all of the food the day. I am totally doing that again. I also set up all the tables and place settings on Wednesday as well. Guests arrived around 2 pm and we ate at 4 pm sharp. It was one of the smoothest Thanksgivings (and family get togethers) that we've had. I am Thankful for that!