Thanksgiving Break--We Rocked It

Whew!

Thanksgiving Break...

L-O-V-E!

I always say that my favorite time is when my family is under one roof.

No school, no work, no schedules.

Very, very nice.

Hubs took some extra days off, so our break was a bit longer.

Last Tuesday, Jon got to see Henry ride his horse...very first time!

And I know that Henry loved having both of us there!

Wednesday:  Jon and I went to school for Laney's Thanksgiving Feast.

Rolled out the red orange carpet  table and all!

Laney and Cousin Madison enjoyed the food that their class made!

And what was extra special?

After the feast Laney got to come home with us...about 40 minutes early!

Went to get Emily from recess...

yep, she gotta come home early too!

The girlies coming home early....oh how they LOVED!

Thanksgiving...

our family of five had a fab lunch.

My parents were visiting my sis and her fam in Savannah, GA...

so it was a first time ever that this girl cooked a ham!

And guess what?

I'm darn good!

Great meal...and I'm so thankful for these peeps...

After lunch we relaxed.

Movie afternoon...food coma...but yes, we did move a bit.

We then traveled to Jon's parents for dinner.

Since we NEVER get to spend time with Megan and Madison...

ha...

Pretty smiles are a given...

And dress up is a must.

Great food,

lotsa laughs.

And always a sighting of Sugar the kitty.

Seriously the SWEETEST kitty EVER!

Don't let her looks fool you!

Well, lost my brain and was up and out the door by 7:15am...Black Friday!

Jon's mom, sis and I tackled the stores.

Hubs even made my coffee and had it in a ready to go mug as I headed out!

I didn't NEED anything, so it was fun to just enjoy shopping.

Didn't wait much, but found some great deals!

So, I didn't lose my brain afterall...great FUN day!

Since Thanksgiving was over...there was one thing to get done Friday night.

The boxes came out...

Gold dusted burlap was wrapped around...

feathers and pinecones took the place of last year's silver star.

Out came woodland ornaments used the first years after we were married.

All of the silver stayed wrapped up this year.

I needed a change...back to nature.

Was a bit badass this year...

had to have some of these wild gems.

Sure, the top half of my tree is dressed to the hilt, while on the bottom...

just pinecones and plushies...

because of this sweet pea...

He is enamoured with our tree!

And today?

Took the kids on a little date...

THE MUPPETS!

Henry's first ever movie!

Ya, I know...must have been some killer previews...dying of laughter I was...

thinking I actually look a bit Cullen-ish.

Anywhoo...while I tried my vampire skills,

Henry was AWESOME! 

 Sat between Jon and me, watched 80% of the movie (20% iphone) and never got upset!

Oh and the girls?

They've seen some of the VINTAGE Muppet Show programs,

which made this movie that much better.

And yes, the Mahna Mahna song has been heard around our home days before the movie!

So, ya...great break!

Now, I'm off to maybe grab a 1/2 gallon spoonful of peppermint ice cream ...

and enjoy this.

Tis the Season...

and I'm so ready!

Bring it!