We are in St. Louis at my dad's house for Thanksgiving. There's this thing about my step-mom. . .she doesn't want anyone to go hungry. That's a good thing because today is a day for eating and there will be lots of food. I mean LOTS OF FOOD.
There are 13 of us here. My brother and his family (6) + us (4) + my dad, stepmom and stepsister (3).
My stepmom, Vivian is the master pie baker. She loves for everyone to have their favorite pie. So, she's been baking all morning. There are 5 pies. Count them--1,2,3,4,FIVE!
Last night was my dad's birthday. She baked THREE CAKES! Why? So we could all have one we liked.
So, today for dessert, the 13 of us get to share 8 desserts. That's not to mention the cookies and cakes she bought at "The Hill"--the Italian district of St. Louis. Those aren't homemade by us, by they are homemade by the little Italian baker.
With all these desserts to choose from, my favorite thing is still the "pie cookies" she makes with cinnamon sugar and the left over pie crust.
Oh MY! This is going to be good! I will try to show some restraint.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
I wouls like to know who the 6 family members are? They sound GREAT! Will you blog about them more often (BY NAME) please.
~Shelly
Posted by: Shelly | November 27, 2009 at 10:48 AM