STUFFED.

We had a really great Thanksgiving this year! Thursday morning we had a casserole and mac and cheese ready by 9:15am.  We left around noon to head to CJ's aunt's house in Pell City.  Side note:  I've realized how terrible I am at taking pictures recently and am hoping to improve on that.  There was SO MUCH food there and it all tasted great.  I love spending Turkey Day with his family.  They're all so funny and entertaining.  I think my favorite dish this year was the sweet potato casserole.  Mmm!  The day was everything I was hoping for and had been looking forward to. 

Friday morning we woke up and prepared a lot of food to take to our friend's house (Ken & Leslie) for the Iron Bowl.  Before I go on, I must mention that Auburn WON!  There was so much food and it was fun getting together with friends and catching up as always. 

Although we made plenty of food over the past few days, these were my fav...cute, white chocolate covered pretzels!

SOME of the food for the Iron Bowl!



I know, he wasn't even paying attention - but I had to snap one quick picture before the game started.  He looked cute in all of his Auburn gear!

 Saturday we tried to not do much.  My brother was in town from Gainesville so we went to my parent's house to visit with him.  I wish he lived here so I could see him more.  We had fun and came home to watch Christmas Vacation - the most wonderful, amazing movie in the whole world.  I could quote the whole thing but it aggravates the sweetie.
Today we got up early and went to get a Christmas tree.  If I must say so myself...and I must...it's really pretty!  We've spent the rest of the day lounging, eating home made chex mix, and trying to enjoy this last bit of time off before work.  I'm also burning my new candle.  (Thanks Meredith!)  We'll be having sushi for dinner - delish!
The honey and I are heading to Nashville for New Years Eve this year.  We plan a trip every year...after I beg to get out of here.  Hey, it's our anniversary, too!  This year will be our third together.  What better way to celebrate than by watching some country music singers perform on a block party and watch a guitar drop at midnight?  Not exactly romantic, but fun!
I have really enjoyed the past five days off.  I'm kind of ready to get back in the swing of things though. This week we'll start working out again and hopefully catch some of the Christmas movies on at night.  CJ is trying to straighten some paperwork out for his motorcycle to try to sell it.  I'm praying and hoping things move quickly and smoothly for him.  I hope to finish up some Christmas shopping this week and wrap some gifts.  We'll also be talking and thinking about the SEC Championship game on Saturday and hoping that Auburn wins!  I told my sweetie pie that I hope every minute of this month goes by slowly.  We'll see!



The Boyz.