Sunday, November 25, 2012

Thanksgiving Weekend

How are you? Long time, no post! We had a very nice Thanksgiving weekend…despite both Josh and I coming down with a tummy bug. We pushed through the illness to make the most of the weekend which included…

Homemade apple crisp: pre-bake:

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Post:

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Butternut squash (simply roasted with olive oil and then mixed with sage crisped up in a little butter=heaven!):

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For some reason, I took almost no pictures at our Thanksgiving meal. Here is one of Me & Kay before leaving for my parents house:

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Kay sat in her big girl booster that my parents got her for Christmas for the first time:

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My Mom is such an amazing hostess. The turkey, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry and pumpkin pie were all awesome. My Aunt also brought green beans, green bean casserole, and pecan pie. Along with my butternut squash, crisp, and cookies, we had a feast!

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The day after Thanksgiving, we went to a Santa brunch:

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Kay was having a blast!

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…until she had to meet Santa:

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I think that may be the first & last time we bring Kaylin to see Santa (unless she requests to see him).

The rest of the weekend included lots of time with Josh & Kaylin. We went on walks and enjoyed tasty, easy meals at home. I also taught at the gym, enjoyed my favorite candy:

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Watched football (touchdown Penn State!!):

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Picked out our mini tree (we decided with Kay walking like crazy all over the place, a regular tree wouldn’t stand a chance):

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and, of course, I got in some baking (vegan pumpkin chocolate chip muffins):

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What did you do this weekend?

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39 comments:

julie said...

ahhhh what a fun filled weekend!!!!! you totallly get the hostessing skills from your mama! the whole weekend was so party filled - i love it! hahah i kind of wish you made the picture of Kay & santa your holiday card hahahaha. you know i love a big old bowl of chili & they both look amazing :)

Kerr said...

Kay and frank are so cute!

Simply Life said...

oh that last picture is just too cute! I love the small tree- that's what we've been using in our little apartments and I find them nice and cozy :)

Averie Cooks said...

Erica you look great in these pics! So happy and radiant and little K is growing up so fast! And that crumble - and those muffins, yes, please! :)

Katie said...

Great pic of you and k! You too frank!! I love crying kiddos and Santa!!

Brittany Dahn said...

Greg and I went to FL to visit with his family then I flew to Ohio to be with my family from Friday morning until today. It was a lot of travel and ate way to much food, but I can't complain...it was all delish. K is SO cute!!!

Amelia said...

All of the food/ goodies look very delicious! I can't believe Kay looks so terrified of Santa. I guess that is most little one's around her age. I'm so excited to get our tree next weekend!!!!

The last pic is priceless. :) Have a wonderful week!!

sarah @ thepajamachef.com said...

we had thanksgiving on weds night at my parents' house in IN, then drove to MI to see my 92 y/o grandparents from thursday-saturday, then drove to Ohio to watch the OSU/Michigan game with my husband's family and drove back home in indiana today. it was crazy but fun :) my sister was terrified by santa too...she is 21 and is still wary of any dressed up folks :)

Lauren Podolsky said...

Sounds like a lovely Thanksgiving! Aww, poor Kay! Give her another year or two and I'll bet she'll be Santa's best friend. :) Glad you had a wonderful weekend!

Singerinkitchen said...

So cute!! It is wonderful to have family time.

MizFit said...

OMGOSH. that last picture. I sooooo want a bulldog. husband wants a bullmastiff. we be in standoff :-)

Heather said...

What a cutie pie!! She'll grow to love Santa if you give her another chance - that happened with Colin, too. :)
We went to a wedding on Saturday night and had an adult night out. It was fun!

Kitchen Belleicious said...

How adorable.I love the pic of you and K and then the last pic! So cute and that squash looks amazing. Glad you had a wonderful thanksgiving my friend

TryingToHeal said...

She is getting so big! She's already in a booster seat; I feel like she was born yesterday! :D


And that picture of her not wanting to see Santa is priceless!

NewWeighofLife said...

Aww how cute is she?! I love that picture of her with Santa - it's priceless!

Jenn (eating bender) said...

What a great weekend! The Santa picture gets me every time. :) As does the one of Kay and Frank! Love the wicker turkey centerpiece, too. Sounds like you had a delicious meal and a lovely weekend with family!

Shannon G said...

LOL, that photo of kay with santa is killer :) also love the one with frank! she's gotten so big :) glad you had a wonderful weekend!

Kelly said...

Great family pics! Little Kay is such a doll - the pic at the bottom with her and pupper is TOO cute! You can see her smiling behind that paci!!

Katie said...

Glad you and Josh felt good enough to enjoy the holiday! And my mom is totally with you on the sage... her favorite pasta is oil, sage + a little butter.

Krista said...

Your baby girl is getting so big, Erica! Love this photo of her and Frank....adorable!

Renee@Mykitchenadventures said...

I just LOVE that pic of Kay and Frank! lol Happy belated thanksgiving Erica!

Stephanie said...

I never tire I seeing pics of your beautiful sweet family :) so glad you had a wonderful thanksgiving and as for Santa, maybe next year? ;)

Blond Duck said...

I love that last picture! Hope ya'll are feeling better!

purelytwins said...

hope you are feeling better! love the mini tree, we are thinking of a small tree this year!

itzyskitchen said...

Thank you!

itzyskitchen said...

Little trees are so fun!

itzyskitchen said...

You're the sweetest.

itzyskitchen said...

Thank you :) So true- crying kids and santa...hilarious!

itzyskitchen said...

Wow! Y'all did some major driving!!

Biz said...

The picture of baby K with Santa is priceless and the last one with the dog makes me smile!! Guess what? I am doing a group class tonight at my gym - it's called A.T.A.C. - "This high entergy class uses a wide variety of equipment, including weights, tubes, BOSU and Cardio" I'll let you know how it is. I haven't taken a group class in over a year!

itzyskitchen said...

ah! Enjoy!!

joelle (on a pink typewriter) said...

You two are just so adorable! Kay looks just like you!

itzyskitchen said...

Aw- thanks!

Kalli and Bill said...

oh i love all of these pics! it looks like a beautiful time. and you won my giveaway! will you email me?

On Anna's Plate said...

Ahahaha, that picture of Kay with Santa is priceless! I can't wait to take Lila...even though I know she's going to scream her head off :-) Looks like a great holiday!

Paige said...

I love Kaylin's expressions. The santa picture and the "touchdown!" pics are priceless :)

Michelle Pfennighaus, CHC said...

Why is santa soooo scary? :-) Same thing happened here.

Lea said...

I remember my niece and nephew were both scare of Santa?!? It might be the beard or something.

janetha said...

that last photo is the best. EVER.