Aren’t you glad she wasn’t out there on Black Friday?

To all those out there that say Shannon is so nice, oh poor Shannon…this is what she sent me the other day while she was Christmas shopping.

So I went to Target & Toys R Us and found the *** movie cheaper there.  It was the last one on the shelf and I stood looking for a few other movies.  This mom and grandma come by and say “oh the *** movie is on sale.  Are there any left?” and because there were none, they looked at me and I left the scene.  I was thinking “I will fight both you ladies for this movie because I just want to finish shopping and go get something to eat.”

See cut throat.  So the next time you feel sorry for her, think about the poor mom and grandma who went home movieless.

***And yes I deleted the name of the movie since OBVIOUSLY someone is getting that movie that almost caused a scene in Toys R Us.***

Giving Thanks

My belly is full and I’m ready for bed.  But let’s back up a bit.

We made it to Nana and Tata’s right on time, pretty good since we made a pit stop at Danny’s and picked up him, the nieces and my dad.

Kalea had only 1 tiny meltdown when she realized that when her dress was held next to Brooklyn’s dress, B’s dress was longer.  We tried to explain that since B is taller her dress would have to be longer but she did not understand and was therefore not happy about taking pictures. 

 

We weren’t the first to arrive, this cutie beat us there!

 

We tried to get the older nieces to pose, but kept missing all 3 of them smiling.

Take 1:

Take 2:

Take 3:  The one where Hailey is finally smiling.

And then it was time to eat!  (Sorry the pictures are so lack luster.    The flash washes everything out so I switched to manual mode, but my camera is just too old to take good manual pictures.)

My plate, a little of everything- turkey and cranberry sauce (my first time trying the combo…I loved it!!), ham, candied yams, mashed potatoes, two types of stuffing, creamed corn and a biscuit.  So good, and the reason my belly is so stuffed. 

After dinner we sat around and talked for a bit, mostly being entertained by Noelle.  Love our baby niecie and cannot wait until she is talking more.  She has the cutest, squeakiest voice. 

 

After we got all the little cousins’ Christmas list and drew names for the adults we said good night and headed home. 

  

I’m off to work tomorrow and Jeff is working on a surprise project in the morning, while watching the big nieces.  Crystal is on standby for my Black Friday shopping list while Chad stays home with the baby nieces.  Shannon, uh she’s sleeping in.  How did that happen???

Pre-Turkey Run

Happy Thanksgiving!  I decided the nice weather and impending meal meant it was a good time to get in a pre-turkey run.  I bundled up and headed out for a 2 mile run.

Before:                                                                  After:

 

I worked up a good sweat while Jeff stayed home and made chilaquiles, yum!

We are heading to my Nana and Tata’s house later on for dinner.  Can’t wait for pumpkin pie to see everyone!!

Chestnuts roasting

One of the best ways to spend a cold night is sitting in front of a warm fireplace.

This lovenote is dedicated to the husband and Chloe.  Two of the best snuggle buddies a girl could ask for. 

Thanksgiving is tomorrow!!

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Saturday after our garage sale, we had a special delivery towed to our house. 

My Aunt has owned this mustang for YEARS.  My Uncle finally decided to get it running and had it towed to our house so James and Jeff could work on it. 

 

Since Jeff has been ignoring me while he works on the car, he bought a little something sweet to make up for it.  (Actually he has been bragging about how good these cakes were, and had a coupon for a free one.)

He picked out a lemon cake and a pumpkin spice cake.

 

We shared bites of both and they were so good!  I almost think I prefer these to gourmet cupcakes.  Although I may need another “taste test” to be sure. 

Only 2 more days until Thanksgiving!!