Friday, November 23, 2007

Happy Thanksgiving

Danny, Belinda, Mel, Casey, Warren, Bec, Brad

Belinda, Mel, Lesley (host), Casey


Random bra fitting bus outside of work - you never know what you're going to see here

Thursday night Casey came to my house to prepare our food for the Thanksgiving party Friday night. Casey made pumpkin pie and I made green bean casserole and spinach dip. Australians call all squash pumpkin, and therefore cringe in distaste when you suggest the idea of a pumpkin dessert. It is a completely foreign and novel concept for them. Casey rose to the challenge, duly impressing the Aussie crowd with this American tradition.

Friday afternoon we left work early to head to the southwestern suburb of Hoppers Crossing where our co-worker friend Mel and her husband Warren live. We finished preparing all the food at her house, then made the 10 minute drive to her friend Lesley’s house in Werribee. Lesley is engaged to an Enrique, an American guy from Wisconsin, and the reason for the festivities. There were over 20 people at the dinner, including Mel’s close friends Lesley and Belinda and sister Bec along with all their partners. The evening was loud and a lot of fun.

Word up to Jackalack! Happy 3rd Birthday buddy, can’t wait to see you at Christmas!!