thanksgiving 2009

i am finally all caught up!  yay!

thanksgiving this year was so much fun!  it was my first year to host and cook, and i think it all went rather well.  i, of course, forgot to take any pictures.  (maybe i should add "personal picture taker - on hand at all times" to my christmas wish list)  which is really unfortunate, because the table turned out gorgeous!  i might just have to recreate the whole thing, just to get a picture of it.  i wouldn't hold your breath for that, though. :)  my mom got me a beautiful fall tablecloth a few years ago for christmas, and this was the first chance i had to use it.  then i had rust colored plates, our nice utensils, goblets, and beautiful white napkins with napkin rings.  the centerpiece was a curved, lacquered branch from hobby lobby, with two candles, and colorful gourds places around it.  i was so happy with how it all turned out.

dinner - the important part - was a hit!  yay!  i love cooking for people, especially when it's well received.  i'm glad this kind of meal only comes around once a year (dave does christmas dinner - aren't i lucky?!), but it sure is fun to do!  dave's parents came over in the early afternoon, and spent the day relaxing and playing with the kids.  everyone had a great day, and i must say that i'm sad to see the weekend come to a close.  it's wonderful to relax and spend time with family.

i'm not too sad, though.  i do have fun things planned for the christmas season this year.  more on that to come!