Thanksgiving in Florida

Thanksgiving just isn't the same when you're not overloaded with relatives, stuffing, and pumpkin pie!  It also doesn't feel like Thanksgiving when it's still 70+ degrees out and you don't see blaze orange & camo on every corner.  Definitely missing family this holiday season!

Today was the start of UN-traditions. We woke up and all of us went to Wal-Mart to get some last minute Thanksgiving supplies.  It was Ryan's first Thanksgiving and he got to eat his Sweet Potatoes & Zuchini (baby food) with his one tooth -- it came in on Saturday!  Nov. 19th.  Exactly 1 day after he turned 7 months!  I took a 2 hour nap with the boys which was very refreshing and when I woke up Christopher and I went to Wal-Mart...AGAIN...this time to get stuff to make Fall / Christmas crafts.  I couldn't believe that people were already hovering over the saran-wrapped aisles, waiting for 10pm when Wal-Mart's "Black Friday" officially started.  So sad!  Pure craziness, if you ask me.  I was going to attempt to hit up the Destin Commons (BATH & BODY WORKS!) but we'll have to see!  It would be a great time to BLITZ, though : )

All-in-all it was an interesting Thanksgiving.  Rob did the turkey and I made homemade pumpkin pie which turned out pretty delicious!  We ate dinner and then Rob and the boys went to bed at 8 so I stayed up, had a couple glasses of wine, and made candle holders, fall decor, and snow flakes all by my lonesome!  Now I'm thinking about heading to bed... especially if I am thinking about braving the crowds tomorrow....

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!  I'm grateful for:
-- My faith & a God that never gives up on me!
-- A husband who cooks & my 2 beautiful boys
-- My family.  I love how active they are in our lives despite the fact that we're halfway across the U.S. MISS YOU GUYS!
-- Friends.  Couldn't keep my sanity without you  :  )
-- Our troops & their families.  Thank you for serving and we're thinking of those that are deployed and unable to be together this holiday season.
-- My job: such a blessing to our family financially! 
-- Food on our table, a house, and a warm bed to sleep in.