Being Thankful...

3 months notice, 7 days of stress, 4 days of consecutive cleaning (literally) =

UNFORGETTABLE FAMILY TIME!!

I must admit that when my sister Cathy called me in August and asked if we would host Thanksgiving at our house this year I was a bit overwhelmed, although I knew it would be a good time. I am one that thinks that all things need to be perfect when you are having guest only to realize later, much later, that no one really cares. So me, being me, I went over board with the cleaning and preparing. We had 20 people for dinner. My mom and dad, sister Taya's family and sister Cathy's family. All in all it turned out fantastic. I cooked my 1st turkey!! I was most stressed about the big bird. Did I buy one big enough (21# I would hope so)? What about those that don't love him so why not a ham also!?! That's right, not only did we have turkey we also had ham as well. Dinner really was great. After dinner the guys watched "The Boys", which was on EVERY single TV in the house, and us girls looked through the ads and planned out our attack for Black Friday. After a nice afternoon we decided to hit the town to try to see "A Christmas Carol" only the small kids were tired and so as it turned Cathy and Steve took the older kids to Logan to catch the flick. When they got home they said that they were glad that the small ones didn't go. A bit too scary!!

I must admit that I am one very lucky lucky girl. I have the best family and friends in the world. Although it can be hard at times we are soooo very grateful for their love and understanding. What would we be if we didn't have them? So thanks to everyone! We love you!!!