Thanksgiving

The Feast

Eli getting some love from Michael's Cousin Jamie

The kids playing (that Bryson... for my family that doesn't know him, he is cousin Jamie's son)

Eli feasting

This year was the first time I have ever made a turkey and stuffing. It was something I wanted to try... that was before I realized that I had to be up at 5:00AM to get that turkey in the oven. I did it the classic way that mom does where you baste it every 30 minutes and it turned out great. My stuffing wasn't as good as Mom's but, it was edible.

It was great, despite that fact that I didn't get to see any of my family. I missed everyone terribly, but hopefully next year we can get down to Florida, or everyone could come here?!?

The kids were great the whole day. Lydia went without a nap and was in a great mood. Elijah was the happiest little boy, hugging and kissing anyone that would let him. He truly is the happiest baby boy... except I think he's a toddler now. Gosh they grow up fast.

I was really surprised how well we pulled off Thanksgiving without a hitch! I really owe a lot of it to Debbie and Micahel. Debbie watched the kids and helped me clean and cook, and Michael watched the kids to so we could get everything done.

This year I am thankful for my happy healthy family. I have been blessed with children that as so loving, well behaved, and polite, and a husband who is very supportive and loving as well. Here's to many more thanksgivings like this one.