Friday, November 28, 2008

Thanksgiving

It's been great having Tiana home, we went to dinner and Twilight, Black Friday crazy shopping (with 1st timer Tiffini) and church to watch Casey and Sophi while Tiff and Derr speak. We missed Ted a lot, but he probably didn't miss our shinanigans ?!?

This day could only have been better, if all the family was together. As it was, it was very fun and I am very thankful to have a daughter who was excited to cook the whole Thanksgiving dinner all by herself!! I asked if I could pick up some Costco rolls...her response..."oh, I am making those from scratch" Shall I run to Marie Calendars and get some pie's?..."oh no, I am making those from scratch." It was so great because Tiff wanted to cook the whole thing top to bottom. She did the turkey, mash potatoes and gravy, sweet potatoes (to die for and I don't care for sweet potatoes) Fresh steamed green beans, homemade rolls and of course a chocolate and coconut cream pie and a pecan pie. Not to mention real whipping cream. Can you tell I am impressed? I am. I have found shortcuts and things to do to make Turkey day more doable for me, but Holy Cow...no shortcuts here. We even ate on the beautiful China and had deviled eggs for appitizers.

"The Happiest Place On Earth"











Disneyland was so, so fun. We all had a blast. We wish Ted was able to stay longer, but we got our 3 days worth anyway. The kids were great, the food awesome, and shopping is always fun. Watching Tiffini go on rides with her kids and experience Disneyland with them for the first time...Priceless!