Thanksgiving - Elle Ogden

See my extended family isn't the best at getting along, so we have to celebrate the holidays over a few days in order to see everyone. On Thanksgiving day, my family goes to my step grandmothers house and eats a typical meal with a bunch of people I'm not really related to, but for that one day we all act like we know everything about each other and are so supportive of each others lives. I mean it's the holidays so you kinda have to. But lets just say it isn't the highlight of my holiday; I was called a boy this year...

But, the day after Thanksgiving is the best, and not just because of the shopping. We celebrate Thanksgiving on Friday with my parents, my brother, my cousins, and my grandparents. Since my dad's parents live in Vermont and normally can't make it for Thanksgiving, my dad cooks all his mom's recipes. My grandma's recipes are the best things on earth. She isn't capable of making a bad dish. 

So this year, my dad bought a 14 pound turkey. Because thats what everyone needs, right? And then to go along with that, he made 8 times the amount of stuffing/dressing/whatever you want to call it. 8 TIMES. He cooked 72 pieces of bread worth of stuffing because he "didn't want to run out". I think it's safe to say that we will be eating turkey and stuffing for many, many days, and I'm perfectly okay with it. 

Though my Thanksgiving lasts a little longer than others, it's pretty typical. We sit around a table and eat good food, and I get to see my brother for a few days.  It makes you remember what's important in life. I often get caught up in my schoolwork and sports and friends that I forget about how important family is. Sometimes sitting in your pjs eating breakfast and drinking coffee with your dad is the most happiest thing. Thanksgiving is a time of reflection for all, it's a chance to step away from the hectic life you live and just relax with the most important people in your life.