A Nifty Thanksgiving Table Cloth

This time of year is so busy that sometimes you wonder if you can catch your breath.  It’s such a fun time with all the holidays, decorations, family festivities, hustle and bustle, and such.  It’s also very difficult for me without my mom.  It was this time two years ago when she was so sick.  Thanksgiving always really reminds me of her because that’s one of the last good times we had together as a family.

This was the third consecutive year that I’ve hosted my family at my house.  Dad claims since I have two ovens that I get to host.  Nonetheless, it’s fun….

 I found this nifty table cloth at Wal-Mart.  It kept the kids busy for 10-15 minutes so I guess I got my monies worth!

 The adult table which I am pleased to say I decorated all by myself.

 Bitty only ate meat and deer meat sauce (Country Bobs).

Fifteen minutes before the food was supposed to come out of the oven it occurred to me that I didn't cook the peas or butter beans.  My brain has moved elsewhere I think.

 Desserts...

 Aunt Ashley and Molly Cate braided Annie's hair.

 Ken was over served. 

After everyone left and my house was cleaned, I hopped in the car at 4:00 to get Jennifer for some Black Friday shopping.  I figured the Rebels would lose the Egg Bowl, so I didn't bother watching.  Surprisingly, they won, and I was home by 10:30.

 Our elf, Elfie, came on Thanksgiving night and brought glasses.

 Otis is still hanging with us.  He's grown from 11 pounds to around 25 pounds and will probably be 60-70 when fully grown.  He's a wild dog and Annie says he jumps so she wants a new dog.

 Bitty's class is on letter "Ff" so we made my famous F cookies.  F is the only letter cookie cutter I own.  I've been taking F cookies since Ford was in 2K.

 Updates on the kids:

Ford-  He talks so much.  I'm wondering if there's a support group for kids who feel the need to speak every waking minute of their life.  I'd sign him up.  He's wrapping up this semester and his lowest grade is a 96 thus far.  He is also very into his looks...notice those sweat bands!

Bitty- We're still waiting on the glasses.  His eyes turn in towards his nose when he's focusing on you.  He's still in his needy stage and wants me all day long.  He might need an intervention.  Bit still loves math and request math problems daily.  He can add numbers up to the millions place on paper.

Annie-  Oh my gosh...the terrible two's, the horrible three's...whatever!  I mean she won't listen.  It's her way or the highway.  When I get on to her she looks at me stupid, calls me "yes sir", won't listen, etc.  It's going to be a challenging ride until she straightens out.  Notice I didn't say when I thought that would be!