This year was the first year that I volunteered to have all of Dan's family to our house for Thanksgiving dinner. I don't know how many of you know this or not, but Dan and I really don't sit down and eat meals together. He usually doesn't eat supper until like 10 and I just can't wait that long and it is not good for me to eat that late. What I am getting at here is that I really don't cook all that often. I do bake cookies and make a few things here and there, but not on a regular basis. So I was a little nervous about making a Thanksgiving dinner. I decided to do a ham, potatoes, green bean casserole, rolls, and pumpkin bars. It all ended up being really good, I was quite impressed that I could do all of that cooking. I always am in the kitchen with my mom at her house and help a lot in the kitchen, she has taught me so much about cooking. Thank goodness she was just a phone call away on Thanksgiving!!! Thanks mom! Libby, Dan's mom brought a turkey breast, dressing, and gravy. Sarah, Dan's sister brought cranberry sauce and pies. It was all wonderful! The only downer was that Bob. Dan's dad, was not home. We all missed him dearly. He was out on the rig working.
The day was so nice out that we played some whiffle ball and football. It was a beautiful day. The biggest hit of the day was playing the Wii. We all had so much fun. The kids really got into it as well as the adults! There is one game on the Wii fit that I had a horrible time with that night. It is a ski jump you have to squat down and then extend up and stay there until the skier lands. Well, I figured out tonight why I kept falling off the board......I was springing up to my toes and stupid me, you don't have to do that. I just could not figure that out on Thanksgiving. After tonight I hold the record for the longest jump...ha ha Dan! We aren't competitive at all! Ha! Ha! Anyone that knows either of us, knows that is not true.
Over all, Thanksgiving was great. I always miss my immediate family when I am not with them on the holidays, but I am so lucky to have the in-laws that I do. I know that Dan feels the same way about my family and I know it makes it easier on both of us during the holiday seasons. We are very thankful to have the families we do.
