Turkey Day

I just love Thanksgiving, visiting with family and eating a ton of food. Two of my favorite things to do. When you have lots of family that lives nearby it is always hard figuring out whose house you are going to. We have a system that has been working for the past few years. Every other year we go to my parents and then the next year Drew's family. So this year we all went to my parents and then next year everyone goes to their in laws. It really works out great.

Drew and Dad carving the turkey
My Thanksgiving masterpiece, maple carrots. They were really good.

The kiddie table

My sister- in-law, Tracy came up with this great idea for Mom. She brought an apron and had all the grand kids put their hand prints on it to look like turkeys. It turned out really cute!

I have been Tagged

I have been tagged by my friend Brittany. So here it goes. . .

8 Favorite TV shows
Dancing with the Stars
Privileged
Real Simple
Ugly Betty
90210
The Office
Samantha Who
What Not to Wear

8 Favorite Restaurants
Gezzos
La Paraillia
Red Robin
P.F. Chang's
Olive Garden
Five Guys
Cheesecake Factory
El Ranchero

8 Things that Happened Yesterday (Nov. 24th)
I went to work
Hung out at my friend Julie's house
Made Christmas cards
Had Chili for dinner
I got an invitation to a bridal shower for my best friend from middle school
Talked to my sister about the Twilight movie
Watched Dancing with the Stars
Read Love Dare

8 Things to look forward to
Decorating for Christmas
Christmas presents!!! (the giving and receiving end, I am just like a kid at Christmas)
Spending time with my family during the holidays
Getting to hold my new niece
Drew being off for Christmas break
Going to the Georgia Aquarium
Making and eating holiday desserts
Next Book club meeting

8 Things I love about Fall
The leaves changing colors
The crisp cool weather
Wrapping up in a blanket and reading a good book
Drinking Hot Chocolate
Watching Firefly with Drew
Wearing sweaters
Football. Go Auburn!!!
Thanksgiving

8 Things on my wish list
Million dollars
A house
The new touch screen Blackberry
A whole bunch of scrapbook stuff
A laser printer so Drew can print off all of his school stuff
A baby, but we are so not ready yet
Kitchen aid mixer in red
Paint for my white walls

8 People I tag
Tracy
Rachel
Tammy
Kayle
Julie ( I know you don't have a blog yet, but here is a start for ya)
Megan
Meredith
Kenda

I have fallen in love again with. . .

Twilight. It was absolutely perfect!!! It was everything I thought it would be. The cast was amazing. Especially Edward. ..I had my doubts at first, but he was fantastic. This is the movie I could watch over and over again. Definitely one I will buy. Love it, love it, love it!!!

RS Conference, Baby, and Hot Chocolate

I am playing catch up from last weekend. So bare with me. Saturday was another busy day for us. Drew had class in the morning and I went to my first Relief Society Stake Conference. I rode with the RS Pres. so we got there kind of early and then we had to stay after for a meeting. But it was great! I really loved all of the speakers and classes. And the lunch was yummy too!!! It was neat to visit with all the sisters I haven't seen since moving to the Whitewater ward. It made me think of all the dear friends I have made over the past few years. And I know anyone of them would come to my aid if I needed them. After the conference I had few minutes to run home and take a nap. And then Drew and I went to the hospital to see Jene and Megan's new baby, Eric. He is so cute. And he has a ton of dark hair. A very beautiful baby. Congratulations, guys!!!! It is so funny because everyone is pestering Drew about having kids. Especially his own family. His Granny is already starting to make a baby blanket!!! Maybe she knows something we don't!!! To end out our Saturday we went to Granny's to have hot chocolate and play some games. Drew and I are hot chocoalate-holics right now. Last night we went to Wal-mart and bought 5 different kinds when we already have a ton at home. Anyways instead of game night it actually turned into a beach meeting. Yes, we are already planing our next trip to the beach in September of 09'. Can't wait! I'll have more updates soon!

Love Dare

Drew and I are reading this book together. It is from the movie Fireproof. I have yet to see the movie, but I hear it is really good. I heard about the book from my sister-in-law. It is a 40 day challenge for husbands and wife's to practice unconditional love. Each day you read a couple of pages and then it gives you a dare for the day. It is simple things, but it really makes you think about how you interact with your spouse. For Drew and I most days we barely see each other. So it is a great way for us to spend a few minutes together at the end of the day. We are actually having fun with it. We are only on day 10 right now, but it is going well.

The Giant Sweet Potato

Denise Purdy gave me this giant sweet potato from her garden. It is huge! Thanks again, Denise! This is what I made with it and I still had half of the potato left! My first attempt at yams. They were pretty good!