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This was my first ever Thanksgiving away from home. And, oh boy, it was a busy day.

I started the day at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The paper I interned at back in California contacted me regarding a local high school marching band that would be in the parade. I gladly accepted the assignment. I was up at 4 a.m. and didn’t finish the assignment, writing and editing, until around 5 p.m.

Once I was done with the reporting, I headed to my cousin’s where family members were gearing up to partake in a delicious spread. Best of all, it was baby Ailey’s first Thanksgiving. We all gathered around her bassinet and prayed over the food. Quite a touching moment. I tried to snap a picture of it. I think you can tell we are standing around her.

I ate, did some more work on my assignment, and then fell asleep. I was wiped out. Didn’t even get to taste the desert (red velvet cake) until two days later, when I returned for leftovers.

Here’s the menu and a few pictures I snapped:

Cajun-fried turkey
Seared salmon steaks
Seafood dressing
Traditional dressing
Macaroni and cheese
Sweet Potato casserole
Greens
Broccoli
Cranberry sauce
Buttered dinner rolls
Wine and champagne

This year I’m thankful for family. I could not thrive without them.