Well, I have really fallen behind on my blogging! Life is moving so quickly these days; I wish I could slow it down because my little girl is growing so quickly. She's on the way to getting her first teeth and it hasn't been an easy trip! I hosted my first Thanksgiving this year and the day before when I had so much to do, she was having a really bad day. Will was on his way back from West Texas, so we were on our own. I called my mom is desperation and she came over to help entertain Hayden so I could start getting the house prepared. Luckily, Will was home before long and he tag teamed his way into the ring. He helped me get the house straight and played with Hayden so I could start making some of my food. I baked my little heart out all night long, and we were up at the crack of dawn the next morning to keep it going. We got it all done in the nick of time, just as our guests begin to arrive. We had my mom, dad, and brother; Destiny and her father Bubba; and my mother in law Susie, sister in law Jennifer, and nephew Devin over for the feast. Grant and Bubba fried a turkey in addition to my mom's baked turkey, and all the trimmings. I was in charge of the mashed potatoes and sweet potato casserole, which was, haha, my favorite. It was pretty festive around here with lots of fun and laughter. The Texans played their first Thanksgiving game on national TV, and thankfully we won after a nail biting game against the Detroit Lions in overtime. I enjoyed having my entire family over. I realized just how much work goes into hosting a holiday for a family. I see now why my mom was always exhausted after a long day of cooking and entertaining. I'm happy to take over the tradition for her-- I feel like a real grown up now! ;)
