I never expected my first Thanksgiving as a married woman to turn into a family legend. Little did I know that a perfectly golden turkey, our lovable dog Bella, and my husband’s panicked decision would create a story we’d be laughing about for years to come.

Love has a funny way of surprising you.

Eight months into my marriage with Mark, I was preparing for our first Thanksgiving as a married couple, and everything had to be perfect.

We’d known each other for two years before tying the knot, and I was convinced he was the most incredible man I could have ever hoped to marry.