I think I'm STILL full!

Mike & I had a great Thanksgiving! We spent alllll day with his family. Around 10:30am we headed out to Plano to eat early dinner at his Aunt & Uncle's house. On the way, Mike and I went back and forth in the car about things we are thankful for. It was so sweet to sit and really think about what we often take for granted everyday. The highlights of "Thanks" was wonderful friends, huge/loving family, God's love and direction, our amazing marriage, and steady jobs (knock on wood!). I know some of these things can be so cliche' but I really am thankful for each and every one of them and so many more! I am so blessed!
Well, back to Thanksgiving dinner...there were about 18-20 people there. It was so fun! There was SO much food, I couldn't believe it!! We had mimosas and appetizers all morning then around 1:30 we switched to wine and turkey, stuffing, tons of casseroles, mashed potatoes-n-gravy, corn, rolls, then of course all of the desserts! It was sooo good, I was so stuffed! After we ate, the guys watched the Cowboy's game and the girls cleaned up dinner and chit-chatted all afternon--so typical.
Then around 4pm we headed back this way to Heath to have ANOTHER dinner at Mike's dad's house. There were 11 people there (his 2 step sisters, their sigificant others and children, us and his parents)...I was still stuffed from "lunch" but ended up trying a bit of everything :o) It was great, on the way home I had to add that after another wonderful day with his family--I'm very thankful for my In-Laws! :o)

Today my boss gave me the day off for FREE, without having to use a vacation day! It was great to sleep in, make breakfast and put up all of the Christmas decorations. Mike had to go into work for a few hours but it wasn't so bad. Here is the decor that I put together and did all by myself (other than the lights on the house, of course) while the Christmas music on Sirius was blaring throughout the whole house! I still need a new tree skirt...I'm going shopping with my neighbor tomorrow in search for one. Also, Mike thinks the lit tree in the lawn looks puney--haha--I kinda agree. This is the 1st year for it, I got it at Garden Ridge on a super sale last year after Christmas. We might end up getting rid of it...



the deer heads move back and forth--love em!


the angel's wings move slowly together and apart--she's my fave!


Silver and red tree that matches all of the silver and red wrapping paper! :o) Also, thanks to my friend Amy for making the tree-topper bow! Love it!