Thanksgiving 2010

For the third year in a row, we hosted Thanksgiving at our house and both of our families came to us! I have to say, it's really nice not to have to travel with a little one. On Rhett's side of the family, we had his mom, dad, and sister (who were staying at their house in Magnolia). His brother & his family stayed in NC. On my side of the family, we had my mom & dad, Stephanie & her bunch, Courtney, and my aunt & uncle. It was great to have everyone together and we did have a nice time, but my family is really missing Josh even more this time of the year. This is our first holiday season without him and although he was not typically home for Thanksgiving, there was still something missing. We would at least get to talk to him on the phone even if he wasn't home for Thanksgiving. We love and miss him so much, even moreso nine months later.

Rhett cooked the turkey, dressing, gravy, corn casserole, mashed potatoes, potato casserole, and homemade rolls. His mom & sister cooked the pecan pies, green bean casserole, and sweet peas. My aunt Jackie also brought some sweets, too. It was a LOT of food and there were a LOT of leftovers. Oh, I almost forgot...Rhett also smoked a brisket upon my family's request!

It was a typical Thanksgiving - food and football. In fact, my little sister Courtney, stayed with us through the weekend and she loves college football. I've never watched (although not intently) so many football games in one weekend. Man, it was definitely football overload! There was also some backyard football, of which I did not participate. I didn't take many pictures but here are a few...


Cousins - Luke (5), Jake (11), and Caleb (15 months)



Family pic on our little turkey's 2nd Thanksgiving...



A little backyard football fun. Here, we have "brotherly love" in action!















I made Caleb's turkey shirt. Jenn came over one night a few weeks ago and we both made one. I think we worked from ~7pm until after 11pm and still did not finish. It was a lot of tedious stitching but they turned out cute! Jenn even put a little bow on Camille's turkey.

"Look Mama, that's my turkey shirt!"





up close and personal with Mr. Turkey... His eyes weren't exactly the same and one leg was a little shorter than the other, haha!