I asked Baxter what kind of frosting he wanted on his birthday cake: vanilla, peppermint, or chocolate. His answer: “brown.” 
From the top center: asparagus with sesame oil, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing and gravy, smoked turkey dark and light, cranberry relish, sweet potato soufflé, fan tan rolls, Brussels sprouts with pancetta.
Best. Thanksgiving. Dinner. Ever. 
“Mama, this is so fun. I love cooking with you. This is as fun as going to Oaks Park and going on the funnest ride.”
All the fixings are ready! Let’s see if anyone other than me chooses broccoli. 😉
