Thanksgiving defined.

When my Aussie family and friends ask, "What is Thanksgiving?", I'll direct them to this post. Above is my first helping of the feast Kevin spent the day preparing. My brother cooks with the easy temperament of a world-class surfer; even more, his mastery is self-taught. To the holiday checklist we go:
Roaring hearth? <check>
Lovely table & family (note my mom in her Aussie jumper)? <check>
Photo ops of family in front of roaring hearth? <check>
Big ol' dogs on the porch to pet when we leave? <check>
And let's not even mention dessert ....