Happy "Orthodox" Thanksgiving!

Darling Hubby carving our first Turkey!

(do I need to clear some stuff off the fridge or what?)

Several years ago, I finally decided that I was tired of missing out on eating turkey with all the fixin's on Thanksgiving. Since this holiday falls during the Advent fast, we aren't able to eat anything! So we decided to start having Orthodox Thanksgiving!On the Sunday before the Advent fast begins, we have all our friends and family over for turkey 'n stuffing, sweet potatoes, pumpkin pie and lots of other yummy non-fasting foods!I make the lamb or turkey, a few sides and a dessert and everyone else brings different sides, etc too. So there is a wonderful variety to enjoy!We make a campfire in our backyard once it gets dark and we all sit around making s'mores and drinking hot apple cider.This year since my mom is living in Ohio, I had to make the turkey! I was so excited! It was my first turkey! I have to admit I was a little freaked out by all the "parts" it came with, I never knew I had to pull the neck out!!! My dad couldn't believe I threw away "the best part". Sorry, Dad maybe next year...