Smoke alert

Ok so I am cooking this Thanksgiving for the family. This will be my first time having thanksgiving at our house. My mom is out of town so I volunteered to be the host. I am nervous and yet happy. I love the thought that Thanksgiving will be at my house. However there is a Slight, small detail..I have never cooked a turkey before..I figured it was insignificant..hee hee.. So if you smell smoke or burnt turkey it is probably coming from my house. I would appreciate any tips or receipes..I know that this is all last minute but mom's trip was also last minute.. But that is what Thanksgiving is all about....Unexpected, slightly erratic family and friend times...Happy Thanksgiving everyone.....