Thanksgiving Week 2013

Nothing is better than being with family. Last week, my grandparents from California came in, who I haven't seen in over a year (shame on me!). Plus my sister and her husband and kids were here too. Dani's 2 1/2 and Jackson is 1 now. In fact, we kicked of festivities with a birthday celebration for him. Our friends Bill and Rita came over, as well as my cousin Janae.

With mom, grandma, and Bethany all there Wednesday morning, I didn't have much to help with on the  day-before prep. I had stayed home until late morning getting my own house cleaned up... it needed it! So when Thursday came, mom assigned me to make sweet tea, and that was my sole contribution to dinner, besides cinnamon rings. It was great to have everyone together. Mom and Dani made some cute edible turkey place settings, and we also all contributed the Thanksgiving acrostic.

 

Friday we a chill day. We just sat around and talked most of the day, besides the afternoon, when Bethany, Mike, Janae, and I went to see Catching Fire. It was the second time for Janae and myself. So many deep themes to ponder- I love it!

Saturday was the last day with the kiddos, so Justin and I took Dani shopping for a Christmas tree. She loves shopping is was absolutely great the whole time! We came home and I made her lunch- a peanut butter and marshmallow sandwich and kiwi fruit. Although Bethany gave me a hard time for introducing this type of sandwich, I really don't see how grape jelly and marshmallows are that different nutritionally.... ;) It was great to spend some time with Dani, and it reminds me of how fun it will be to have my own. I'm four months along now, but it seems like it is taking forever in some ways!!