Pumpkin pie, extra whip cream.
Green bean casserole.
Sweet potato casserole, extra brown sugar.
Rolls, extra butter.
Honey ham.
Shopping, shopping, shopping.
It's a Wonderful Life.
Being with those I love the most.
... Did I mention pumpkin pie?
Thanksgiving is absolutely my favorite holiday.
No question.
Really, it's an excuse to live, almost to the extreme, the very life I want. Lovin' on people, eating ALL the time, and shopping til I absolutely drop. Now that's a recipe for happiness if I've ever seen one.
This year will be a little different.
It's the first time I won't be headed north to see my extended family, who I only get to see this time of year. And it will be the first time in years that I don't get up with my sister, mom, and aunt to hit the mall at 5:30 a.m.
Instead, Grahm and I are headed to Kaufman, Texas for his biannual family reunion. I'm excited to meet everyone and participate in the fun-filled schedule they have for all of us. Papa Roach [Grahm's dad] has even volunteered to take me shopping on Black Friday! Now I just have to convince him that Bass Pro and Ace Hardware aren't exactly at the top of everyone's Black Friday "musts."
It will be a fun few days. That is, if the Turkey Trot Grahm is making me run
doesn't kill me.
Being with the Roach family, however, does mean that I won't be able to shamelessly go get my traditional fourth or fifth plate of food. I probably should show some self control.
After all, most of these people aren't going to know me.
I don't exactly want to be remembered as "girl who had four pieces of pie."
... or do I? :)
Well readers, I will see you in a few days with an extra ten pounds
attached to my thighs.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Have a good Thanksgiving! Unfortunately, I won't be spending it this year with family but I'll be with my kitty and my boyfriend so it shouldn't be too bad.
ReplyDeleteSounds fun! Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
ReplyDeleteThanksgiving is awesome.. I love eatinggg!! I was vegatarian for two months and I put that aside just to eat the traditional turkey.. come on thanksgiving wouldnt be the same without turkey. I refuse to share my holidays with my boyfriend right now. Actually both of us are just to stubborn to give up our own holiday traditions. I am okay with it for now since like you said.. you gotta hold back for the 4th serving of food when your with your boyfriends family so you dont look like a huge fattie. My family already knows me to be a huge fatty so its okay!! I hope you had a great thanksgiving!!
ReplyDeleteMmmmmm! Hope your pumpkin pie was amazing! Have missed reading your posts (sorry I've been a bad blogger) but looking forward to more!
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