Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving this year was one of my favorites yet.  We had a big group over including both families, everything went great and we were exhausted in a good way after.  We set up an extra table so everyone could be close and all the food was delicious - my favorite part was the full kitchen with everyone helping to get everything done in time - dinner was only a little bit late! 


Since Derek's family was staying with us and mine came over early in the day we had appetizers out a few hours before dinner to keep everyone going until the big meal.  For dinner we had a ham and a turkey as well as all the traditional sides.  Dessert was grazed on through the rest of the night - seconds for almost all of us! 


After we got the turkey prepped and into the oven Derek took everyone out with him to pickup the pies so the kids could play on the farm for a bit while I got some final things ready - luckily there wasn't a ton to do as my mom helped me get started on most of the food the afternoon before (she was a lifesaver!) .  Stella got to go too and all the kids took turns walking her and such.


The day flew by and everyone stayed over until late into the night.  I think I was one of the first ready for bed, ha! Hosting a big holiday was such fun but so tiring and I was definitely one of the last ones up the next day! 


The dogs enjoyed their plates too...


Our house guests left Friday morning after a little bit of lounging - it was nice to have the rest of the day to relax and watch Christmas movies.


17 comments:

  1. You had a ondeeful thanksgiving. I love your table. It looked beautiful and the food looked so yummy.

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  2. Your food spread looks really good...especially that dessert table! Glad you had a great Thanksgiving!
    Sarah at MeetTheShaneyfelts

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  3. You are such a great hostess! Looks like a wonderful time was had by all!

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  4. Sounds like Thanksgiving was a huge success! Way to go hosting your first holiday with both families! Your tables are so pretty - I love how you included coloring sheets for the kids. Nothing is more special then having family around for the holidays and your full house sounds like it was the best!

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  5. What a great Thanksgiving for you and your family! Looks like y'all had sooo much good food to eat :)

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  6. haha that last photo - that's how i felt all weekend! i'm so glad it was a great success - as i knew it would be. so many food options! i love all your decorating down to the last detail. so great!

    xoxo cheshire kat

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  7. Looks like you all did a great job hosting your first big holiday!! We have our first really big one (other than a cookout) at our house this Sunday and I'm already tired from getting ready so I can only imagine how tired you were after it was over!
    Kelsey
    www.thepeacockroost.com

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  8. Just perfect, Christina! You are a fantastic host! I'm glad that everything was a success. Happy belated Thanksgiving to you guys!

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  9. Invite me next year - I'm so coming! Looks incredible!

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  10. Everything looks beautiful - love the name cards on the pumpkins!! Great job on hosting, girl!!

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  11. It really is exhausting hosting, but it's the best kind of tired! I love that you had both of your families there to celebrate, and your spread looks so delicious!

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  12. Love this - all your food looked amazing! What a great job hosting you guys did. P.S. I spy the same centerpiece that I had for our dining room table. :)

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  13. I love the table set up and it's so great you were able to get both sides of the family together. The more the merrier especially when it comes to Thanksgiving! Oh and dinner is never on time...so you're not alone but I'm sure the spread made up for it twofold.

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  14. So much amazing food! Love the table set ups.

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  15. What a great first hosting Thanksgiving!!! Everything looks so beautiful and delicious! Great idea to print out coloring sheets too!

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  16. So impressed by all you did!! We have yet to host but I can imagine how tiring it must be!

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