I’m thankful for a night spent with new friends and old!
We gathered at Kelsey + Eric’s house at 4PM for a pre-Thanksgiving feast. And feast it was!!!
There was punch….
And lots O beer!
He partook, I sipped off of his
We played…
They played…
Penny seductively invited Matt upstairs
I found them like this…
Cheater!!
So I went to play with Kelsey!
And then we made up…
I had a taste of his Belgium beer
And then a splash of pumpkin home brew myself
Cheers!
Marshmallows went into the oven (!!!)
Thanks to Annie for making them!! My FAVORITE Thanksgiving recipe that my family doesn’t care for either!
And came out oh-so-fabulous!!!
Kelsey mashed potatoes….
Kelsey‘s dad carved the ham…
We sipped on homemade chicken noodle soup that was excellent! A family recipe with homemade stock!
I had some vino…
And dinner was served!!
The buffet had butternut salad, green bean casserole, mac and cheese, brussels, apple sauce, ham, breads, mashed taters
I take buffets very seriously!
Matt and I ended up splitting a plate. I probably had more than he did though cause his stomach was full of beer!
Penny looked lonely
So she got some attention from Sarah!
I had a splash more vino for dessert
A brownie bite…
A no-bake cookie..
And a sliver of pumpkin pie!
And a second worth of nibbling off of this, which went mostly untouched due to fullness and was way too tempting in front of me!!
It was lovely to meet some of Kelsey‘s family!
We left the party just when it was heating up..
And the beer pong started!
I’m stuffed – and it’s not even Thanksgiving yet!!
But I am thankful for my best-of-friends and good times 🙂
Ashley says
I think you guys need a dog!
Your evening looked lovely! So do all those sweets… yum!
Leianna says
That looks like a great Thanksgiving meal, especially the marshmellow dish!
Runeatrepeat says
Very cute post 🙂
klm says
I LOVE THIS POST!!!! Thanks for coming to the PARRRRATAY!!! ox
Kristen says
The cheating scene was priceless. 🙂
Sweet tater on the salad looks like a great addition!!
Megan (The Runner's Kitchen) says
I also love marshmallows + sweet potatoes (even though it’s probably the least healthy Thanksgiving dish). I think I’m going to start making it year round! 🙂
Leah says
That cheating picture was the cutest thing Ive ever seen!! What an adorable dog!!
Emily Eats and Exercises says
I love the Matt wants to be on the blog all the time – at least I assume he likes it 🙂
Adorable pictures.
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
That looks like such a wonderful party with great food!
SweetiePotato says
sweet potatos + marshmallows = awesome!!! looks like a fun time! 🙂
Paige (Running Around Normal) says
What a fun night! All those diff types of beer sound great!
I’m glad you forgave Matt 😉
Cynthia (It All Changes) says
I love the photo journalism of Matt’s trist with Penny 🙂
Karla says
Penny is adorable!
Dinner looks great! What a fantastic idea! Love your pictures too 🙂
Erin @ Big Girl Eats says
Gah, that Penny is SO sweet! I love the pictures of her and Matt, so great! Yummy brews and food. I cannot wait for Thanksgiving!!
Mama Pea says
Making out with dogs, a BlogStalker sighting AND beer pong?! I am thankful for this post.
Ameena says
How cute is the cheating picture! So funny!!
amber says
looked like FUN!! tell Kelsy i said HI!!!!!!!
Renee says
this sounds so random- but do you have any idea what kind of dog Penny is? The boyfriend and I have been looking and I think I just fell in love!! Would love to know the breed (ask Kelsy for me! lol)
Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun) says
Looks like an awesome night filled with love, food, and dog hilarity. I can’t get over those no-bake cookies. Yum.
Katie says
hahahaha!! I like the Penny and Matt photos and caption thing
Lauren says
I love the flow of this post 🙂 My husband and I also spent yesterday at a celebratory pre-Thanksgiving dinner with friends. So much great food!
As always, Penny is adorable. She reminds me of our dog!
Susan says
Awww, so sweet of her family to host you guys!! The meal looks fab, I love having ham as a choice. My mom made candied sweet potatoes for the first time last year – I had them for dessert! 😛
MelissaNibbles says
It looks like a great time!
It wasn’t nice of Matt to tease Penny like that. She was obviously heartbroken in that pic on the stairs 😉
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
Fun night! Y’all should get a dog when you move 🙂
Jenn (www. j3nn.net ) says
Your friends sure know how to throw a dinner party! Looks fabulous. YUM!
Jenn
Julie says
hahahah love the pictures of Matt and Penny. That dog!
Light Delight with TouTou says
wow thats a wonderful pre-thanks giving dinner! shouldn’t we have more of them to practice? 🙂
Kristie Lynn says
What a fun dinner! Penny is definitely stealing the show tonight 😀
Jessie (Vegan-minded) says
Looks like such a fun night! Penny is the cutest little thing, I love her!
Jenna says
looks like a great meal with friends!
jenna
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says
Awww, what a fun evening! All that food seriously sounds delicious! You guys all get along so well together, and it’s so wonderful to have such great friends in your life. 🙂
Food Makes Fun Fuel says
That looks like so much fun! I think a Thanksgiving with friends is a great pre or post Thanksgiving tradition
amanda says
Wow, all the food looked amazing!! Also I love Duvel bier!!
Kara says
Those Penny and Matt pictures are hysterical! I can’t believe you caught her mid-nose lick! 🙂
Looks like you guys had a wonderful time!
Naomi(onefitfoodie) says
great recap!!! matt and penny 🙂 too cute
everything looks delicious, I take buffets seriously too
Danielle says
I love the picture of Matt with Penny, too funny! That spread looks delish, too!
Danielle
Sam (Merit to the Carrot) says
Looks like a fantastic evening!
Alicia says
I looooooooooove Duvel! 😀
Stacey says
YUMOOOOOOO! All of a sudden I’m hungry for lunch! (And anxious for Thanksgiving too, haha)
Lisa says
That meals looks amazing! I can’t think of a better way to spend an evening – good friends + good food = good fun!
Anne [email protected] Weigh of Life says
Everything looks so delicious! I love the puppy-so cute!
Tasha - The Clean Eating Mama says
wow – what an amazing night you all had!
Bobby & Betty Miles says
Indeed that was a feast and not a better way to celebrate Enjoyed being with Kelsey and Eric and meeting their friends. Kath, very kind of you to include the Miles family in your blog. We feel very special. Hope to see everyone again soon.
Kath says
Betty! Thanks for stopping by. It was lovely to meet you all. Hope to see you again!
Kath
Ashley says
Awwww, wish we could have been there!!!!!!!!!!!!