Turked' Up

Festive end-of-fall decor in our dining room

My brother & me

Getting ready to sit down

Happy Thanksgiving!! 

The day has past where it is socially acceptable and encouraged to eat double your body weight in turkey and then continue eating every type of pie every created.  Sleep in, relax, spend (even more) time with your family, and appreciate the day after the chaos.  (Or don't relax and completely clear your house of fall decorations to make space for holiday ornaments and Christmas accessories, like my family is doing today.... )

Grandmother's hand made center pieces 

Room for 17?

This Thanksgiving was fun due to the six inches of snow outside.  It added an extra touch of holiday spirit and felt like a good way to kick off the season.  My young cousins were extremely fascinated with the blindingly white snow everywhere, however, not old enough to understand that yes, a jacket is now necessary to go outside with.

A plate piled high with homemade whipped cream (usually to go with pie!)

Passed out

I hope everyone's Thanksgiving was filled with love, joy, and gratitude.  Everyone deserves an extra "thank you" even for the little things.  I love Thanksgiving the most (minus insane massacres of Native Americans years ago) because family just comes together and eats.  Every American is linked by this day, regardless of religion or ethnic background.  It's just a day to come together and be thankful for everyone sitting around your table smiling at you.