Recap and Deck the Halls Prep

Recap:

To start---I can't eat another bite of Turkey!!!  (Until Christmas, of course!!!)

The Mr. and I stayed a few days at my dad's house to start the Gobble week off.  It was filled with cooking, eating, watching football, playing with his new kitty (named "kitty"), late night laughs, and watching Bait Car (dad likes watching the criminals get caught!).  Not to mention a late night leftover turkey sandwich. 

The best memory from that visit was going through old pictures with my dad and listening to his "growing up" stories.  He was such a string bean.   I also left with a treasure: his safety patrol certificate from grade school!   Go dad...safety first!!!

These little furbabies were at home waiting on us....    and we were naughty and gave them a tiny piece of turkey.  Oh sweet Georgia.....it's a whole new world.  Maybe not the smartest move on our part.  :)

We also celebrated my MIL's belated b-day on the actual Thanksgiving day.  How cute is my SIL?!?!  She did the "sock bun" in her hair...love it!!!  She has a blog that any fashionista would go crazy over.  (She finds the best deals/sales!!!)  Check it out here!!!

 We had such a wonderful time being together....except for the kidney stone that hung around for 6 days of my Thanksgiving break.  I spent many hours curled up on the couch with a heating pad...so here is my "Everything is fine" picture with the hubs!!! 

 Well, don't think some ole kidney stone is gonna stop this girl from getting her grub on while sippin a mimosa.  
In all seriousness, my MIL goes all out when she decorates here dining room table.  She always gives me a lesson at the end of the night on her china, crystal, and silver.  I love hearing all the stories that go along with each set. 

 She even put together a Turkey Day contest and passed out prizes for the winners.  Round #1: sidewalk chalk turkey.   Oh my....   this is a creative bunch.   I mean, can you imagine seeing 10 adults standing outside racing to make the most plump and perky turkey.  Sadly,  I draw like a teacher.....not too many bells and whistles.  :)

 Round #2:  Popsicle Pilgrims and Indians.  Of course we, the girls, followed directions. 

The Mr. and his brothers are a little more artsy than the average bear.  Teeheee..that craft made us laugh until we cried.  

 For Round #3: We drew a Thanksgiving picture and listed all the things we are thankful for....   We are saving the pictures for next year's decorations...so I'll get a picture of them in about 12 months.  :)  With all these crafts you would think the house was filled with kids...nope,  I'm the youngest participant...at the ripe young age of 29. 

 After so much family fun (and couch recovery time for me), we spent our last night out with friends. I love sitting with the girls and hearing their holiday break stories.  I also loved getting some out and about time with my favorite guy.

 Then comes the American tradition of bringing on the season!!!!  This was an all day affair.... with lots of music, glitter, lights, and warm memories. 

 The hubs always takes care of the outside while I obnoxiously decorate the inside.  When the sun goes down we have a Griswold moment and my Sparky flips the switch.  The house can be seen glowing from space this year....amazing.