Thanksgiving 1985 - The 25th Year Anniversary

The very first known VHS recording we have is of our 1985 Thanksgiving. I was six, Robby was three (almost four), and my parents were 31. Yes, that's right. My parents were the same age I am right now.

Since it is the 25th anniversary of that recording, I was thinking how funny it would be to have a re-release. You know, digitally remastered with hours of bonus footage and special commentary. This deluxe box set would include the following:

* The 20-minute making of "Thanksgiving 1985." You will delve deep into the mind of Rob (Dad), and he will share his thoughts about why he decided to set the camera on a tripod for 50 minutes and record the family eating. Some say that Rob was genius filmmaker ahead of his time.

* The transcribed commentary of the 50 minute dinner. You can learn what little Robby actually was saying to his 1 year old cousin Adam, and what little Brianne is mumbling to herself as she sings slightly incoherent songs.

* Gaga's recipes. Get all of Grandma's recipes for the meal served, even the coveted jello salad.

* Fashion Police. Watch as Brianne issues some tickets to the shoulder pad offenders, and even breaks down her bad perm, mint colored sweat pants, and sweater ensemble. A special glimpse into Jill's "Michael J. Fox" cropped doo.

* Bonus Disc of Robby's "Under the Table Song." Who knew that laying underneath a coffee table and making up random lyrics and melodies could result in such music gold. Some sample lyrics include, "Cause if we can do it! We can do it! SPLITS! SPLITS!"

All joking aside, Thanksgiving 1985 is really one of my favorite videos ever, and I am so thankful to have footage of me and my family from so long ago (bad perm and all).

Here's to a happy Thanksgiving 2010 and to creating some video magic of your own!