I'm just kidding - I know I'm the one who has been aloof. I guess I just haven't felt very inspired lately... thus the lack of blogging. BUT with Thanksgiving being just hours away, the holiday season "feeling" is getting into my bones. And I'm just plum excited about the weeks to come! Tons of festivities planned for the month of December and the fun starts this weekend with the celebration of Thanksgiving.
We are headed to my sister's house in Pflugerville tonight for our first Thanksgiving there. I was thinking about it last night and was considering how exciting this was because it is the start of a "new" family tradition. With the passing of my grandmother in January this will be our first round of holidays with out her. Of course we miss her and of course it will be a little sad. I think that is just a testament to what an amazing woman she was. But there is also something to be said about starting new traditions - And who knows - maybe going to "Aunt Liz's" for the holidays will be something our kids will remember from their childhood...
But Hey - I'm getting ahead of myself.
Here's how our holidays are turning out so far :
Last weekend we went to Winnsboro for our Zimmerman family Thanksgiving. As some married couples have to do, we "split" time with each side of our families during the holidays. I love my in-laws and Casey loves his in-laws, but the 5 hours between my parents front door and Casey's parents front door is just too long. So instead of wrecking ourselves by trying to spend all our time in the car on the actual day of holidays - we usually do one weekend with his folks and one with mine around whichever holiday we happen to be celebrating. This year Thanksgiving Day is with my family and Christmas Day is with his family. We usually try to alternate every year - keeps things spicy
OK, that was probably more information than you ever wanted to know - don't worry - there will not be a quiz later.
Back to the story - so we went to Winnsboro last weekend and it was AMAZING. Our 4 Nieces are growing like weeds. (really cute weeds) and we really enjoyed stuffing our faces together, plus all the giggling and gossiping we did. The food spread was delicious and the scale in our bathroom can attest to that!
Side Note : Who would like to join me in a "Swear off the Scale" campaign from now until say... Mid March? If you agree that weight scales are completely inappropriate during this festive season, join me in this revolution to just swear them off all together. Think about it - it would take all the depressing parts out of the holiday. I think I may be on to something...
AND WE ARE BACK - Gosh I've been away from writing so long that I can't seem to stay focused. I tell you what - I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. Enjoy our pictures from last weekend with my FANTASTIC In-laws. (No, I'm not joking - I really hit the jackpot with them)
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| The Fabulous Spread Prepared By Jeff and Susie. MMMMM |
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| Casey and Paige. So sweet |
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| The Girls Starting to Dig In |
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| The Next day at Grandma's - Kennedy Kate was playing the piano for us |
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| The 3 older girls and I. Left to Right: Callie, Carley, and Paige |
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| The boys doing what the boys do. Sitting in the living room watching football while the girls chat in the kitchen. |
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| Sweet, Sweet Paige. We were watching a cute Hallmark movie together |
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| OK, I really like this one b/c it's Kennedy Kate with her favorite dish - The Sweet Potato Casserole. I can't figure out how to turn it so I just need you to turn your head. Thanks for your cooperation! |
We hope that all of our friends and family have a great day with family tomorow and that you be mindful all day of all the wonderful, many blessings that God has given you this year.
XOXO,
Casey and Kristi
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