Thanksgiving Weekend

After last year, I was unsure how I would feel about staying up north for Thanksgiving weekend. For me the holiday kicks off my favorite time of year and is filled with family, loved ones, and lots of food. I was not disappointed. Wed. night, Erin and I stayed for the Lighting Ceremony downtown. It consisted of crowds, singing carols, hot apple cider, and running into the newly engaged couple of Sarai and Kevin (again congrats!). Erin pointed out it had a small town feel to it, but I had a great time.

The next day, hubby and I shared Thanksgiving Day with Delia and William. Delia and I split the cooking duties and I believe William enjoyed my stuffing and pumpkin pie. The hubby was happy with a can of whipped cream. Lots of talking, eating, and catching part of the Texas game ensued. I didn't want to admit while sitting in an Arkansas Razorback home that I was secretly cheering for Texas. Game playing began after dinner leading to Delia and I being the 4 time champions of Scene-It.

Friday was decorating day. This is a tradition hubby and I began upon being married. It takes us around 8 hours to decorate the whole apartment. We were in a race with Crystal and Michelle, who had the unfair advantage of staying up all night for Black Friday. The only shopping the hubby and I accomplished was to buy me a new touch screen phone, with a camera and internet. This is a big deal since I could barely text on my very out-dated phone. Hubby was offered the chance of a new phone, but stuck with his dinosaur instead.

Saturday dawned late for us, but in time for the big game. UF vs FSU. Its a state rivalry, though not as crazy as it was in my heyday of the 90s, but that didn't stop me from cheering and yelling at the tv. Yes, I teared up when watching Tebow enter Florida field for the last time. With my new phone, I was able to text Sonia, Michelle, my sis, and niece N to discuss the game. N informed me that she had taught her two year old sis the Gator chomp. So proud of my Gator girls!

Overall an excellent weekend, thanks to friends and loved ones. Thanks for the memories.