Our Thanksgiving

Every year we have done Thanksgiving at Todd's mom's house with her sisters, mother, their kids and their kids....Its one of my favorite times of the year. This year-we are all still raw from her passing and getting together at her house just wasn't going to work for anyone. So we all split up to do our own thing. Hopefully next year we can recoop but it wasn't in the cards this year.

Todd and I had tons of offers for the holidays-a trip to Atlanta to be with his siblings and stepmom, a trip to mobile to be with his dad, a family reunion with my dad's side of the family...

But we needed to just do something...for us. So we planned a simple Thanksgiving menu (fried Turkey, ham, mac&cheese, Broccoli casserole, dressing, cranberry sauce and pecan pie) and had Todd's stepdad over to our house for dinner. I invited my parents to join us since they haven't really gotten to spend alot of time with him since Kathy's passing. He brought over Max, his pomadoodle and we had a simple and relaxing dinner, on Wednesday evening. We followed it up with a viewing of Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.

Thursday morning we woke up and made a breakfast of eggs, bacon, strawberry muffins and hot coco. We stayed in our jammies and we watch the Thanksgiving parade.

Around 12 we went to pick out our first real Christmas tree. Every year we have had an artificial tree and this year Todd really wanted a real one. So-he won. Even though I sneeze everyday-all day because of it. I adore our tree.

After the tree was in place-we snuggled in with Thanksgiving leftovers and watched Aurthur's Christmas...followed by a nap.

Once we were awake, Todd climbed in the attic and brought down all 15 boxes of Xmas decor!

We decided to change up how we decorate this year. The den is more Earthy and minimal and my "frufru" is in the dining room. (pics to come soon!)

Usually, after Thanksgiving, the girls spend the night with Todd's parents and we go Black Friday Shopping all night. Well, this year we didn't do that (for the obvious reason) my mom did go with me to Belk for 1 hour to let me get some boots and the kids some clothes. 

Todd went hunting Friday & Saturday and the girls and I worked on decorations, watched movies (hello 25 days to Christmas on ABCfamily!) and napped. It was very relaxing.

Sunday-our sneaky little Elf,  "Fluffy Ice", arrived for the 2nd Christmas Season. He brought with him his famous Elf Snacks and fixing for Hot Cocoa and a few happies for the girls. Also...a note from Santa-explaining his "why" of sending "Fluffy Ice".

Coming up we have a trip to Louisiana planned for my great aunt/uncles 60th wedding anniversary! I am getting to travel pass my restricted amount because I begged (and ill be in the specialist Tuesday so if I have any change...they will catch it fast :) and then 3 weeks of school/work until Christmas Break! During those 3 weeks I have 2 specialist appointments and 2 reg. dr. appointments. :) and hopefully 3 new girly bedrooms to show you!