Did I ever tell you about the time my sister made mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving? Sounds simple enough, right? Well, no, if you're a part of my family, it's not. Alexandria is into health and wellness and–after a soliloquy regarding the ill effects of mass market produce–she proceeded to make mashed potatoes from organic spud flakes and…wait for it…almond milk. Should I repeat that last part again? ALMOND MILK.

I'm pretty sure Pocahontas would have cried had she seen that culinary creation.

This year I volunteered to make the mashed potatoes (and by make I mean I ordered them from Honeybaked) because nothing screams THANKFULNESS like not having to lift a finger today.

On that note, I'd like to take a minute to say how thankful I am for my family, camera, real potatoes, books, friends, health, Polo, Tofurkey, fine-point pens, and JD. And you. I'm thankful for you and I hope your day surrounded by those you love the most and cherish life's most beautiful moments when surrounded by love.