As planned, my mom, stepdad, and I headed over to my dad’s house for a big family dinner! When we arrived, my stepmom had prepared quite a spread of scrumptious appetizers. I have no clue how much of this ended up going into my mouth, but I was certainly on a roll …
My stepmom made this spread with fat free cream cheese, craisins, orange zest, and several other yummy touches. It tasted like carrot cake frosting!
sorpressata-cheddar-pineapple-olive skewers
Has anyone tried this before? It's the perfect salty-sweet-spicy combo.
Dad slicing some bakery fresh wheat ciabatta
Stepmom slicing terriyaki pork tenderloin (flanked by sweet potatoes, white potatoes, carrots, and green beans)
My plate: heel of the bread, 4 slices tenderloin, roasted veggies (minus white potatoes -- LOATHE them!), and unsweetened applesauce
For dessert, we each had a slice of my very yummy and very healthy creation: Apple-Cranberry Pie with Millet Crust.
Ensuing hilarity:
Angry mom trying to request a more flattering angle.
Dad sending a friendly message to the photographer (my mother)
Inauguration of the new camera’s self-timer feature:
Everyone: Aunt Mary, Rae Ann (stepmom), me, dad, mom, John (stepdad)
Following this wholesome family meal, we all retired to the living room so dad, John, and Rae Ann could break out the guitars. I napped on the floor in front of the roaring fire, waking up every so often for:
molasses cookies and m&m cookies (I had one of each)
clementine (x2)
candy jar! (I had 2 mini peanut butter cups, mmmm).
We finally left around 1:30am, perfectly satisfied and ready for bed. I love my family!
Tales of Expansion: Baby Butternut Edition 
Oh my, up very late, Sarah! I’m glad you’re enjoying your vacation!
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