So this year once again we had my mom with us for Thanksgiving and it was really special to us to be able to share one more family gathering with her. I have to say this has been the least stressful Thanksgiving ever for me, I felt very relaxed planning and getting all the things ready for it. I basically stayed in my jammies until the food was almost ready, I didn't feel like I had to rush or anything like that.
The turkey turned out so good and it was ready about an hour before it was supposed to and that was a first. I didn't buy a huge turkey this year only a 13 lbs one (and it only cost me $2.38). I wanted to make most everything from scratch too so I prepared the stuffing which is not my favorite thing but I knew it would taste better if it was home made. 
I had to start preparations for it the day before so I could have enough space in the oven for everything. 
I made the rolls late in the evening and at night I made apple crisp for the first time ever, it was so good. Dan is not a pie lover unless it is apple pie, so I didn't buy a pumpkin pie this year. 
I also made so awesome mashed potatoes and I am proud to say that they were the best mashed potatoes I have ever made... there is a secret ingredient in them(inspired by my SILTashia).
So all in all I think I did a great job with the meal, everybody loved it even Kahlan and hopefully I can just add more tasty things to the menu next year but the rest will stay the same and now I have my signature Thanksgiving meal that will be our tradition for years to come. I love making memories with my family I only wish that the table could look a little bit more fancy but thanks to my little kitchen helpers we only had a few dishes left (Shayna broke two more from mys set the day before).... hopefully we can get some new ones before Christmas comes along.
The kids wanted to put up the Christmas tree the day after like we always do, but Dan had to work the day after TG so we did it ourselves, it was the first time for Kahlan and she thought it was fun.
Shayna was the brave one to put the star on the top of the tree this year... we think she did a good job.
And Aaron could not resist posing for a picture :)
I am so grateful for everything our Heavenly Father has given us this year, specially for our baby girl and I know although right now it seems like things are not going well for us I recognize the many blessings we have and I know all the material things that we are dealing with right now are not that important and next year will be better because things always work out. During the lesson at church today the teacher reminded us how the trials in our lives come when we need them, when we are stronger and feel like things are going great. I really know that we come out stronger from our trials and learn so much from them, I am ready to get up and keep going, becoming a better wife and mother, daughter and sister. I am grateful for a loving husband who tries really hard to pick me up when I am down and it might not seem to him that I appreciate it, but I do. I am grateful for each and every one of my kids who bring so much happines into my life and love me no matter what, I am thankful for having a mother who loves me and my family and for putting up with me even in my craziest moments. I am grateful for all the people that make a difference in my life no matter how small or big their mark is, even if it is just a simple smile or a hello, to this quiet and shy person it means a lot.
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!!
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