GTKY - Thanksgiving Style!

Ambie0611

So I am sitting at my desk, staring at my phone and rocking out to Christmas music! Hopefully we can close at five today instead of six, will keep my fingers crossed. So here is a GTKY:

What are you planning to do for Thanksgiving?

- We are going to my in-laws for lunch and then my mom's and step-dad's for dinner. We did take Friday off, so I am very, very excited about that. Love and I are just going to hang together and Sunday we are going to the Christmas Tree farm to chop down our own tree! It will be a wonderful Holiday!!!

What is your favorite Thanksgiving memory?

- When my brother was about two, we always called him turkey, all year we called him turkey. He was sitting at the table, in his high chair and my mom, grandma and I where talking about stuffing the turkey and puttting the turkey in the oven. Amir (my brother) started crying soo hard and he was so afraid that we where going to cook and eat him. :P  Sick I know that this is my favorite memory, but it was so cute.

 

Cristine

We're going to my brother's for Thanksgiving. He's only about 3 miles away so it'll be a relaxing day. My SIL and I split up the cooking so its not too bad for either of us.

My favorite Thanksgiving Memory is of my Uncle. We hold a huge card tournament on Thanksgiving. My Uncle had to work the next day so he was going to leave by 8 for the 4 hour drive home. But then he was winning so he couldn't leave yet so he pushed it to 10. Then he couldn't leave cause he was losing so he decided he'd leave at midnight. At midnight he decided that if he left at 2 he could still get home in time for work. I think he ended up leaving around 3 am. I can't wait for my kids to be old enough to join in Thanksgiving cards

Joe'sSweetPea

Believe it or not, Thanksgiving is not a huge holiday in either of our families, so we just covet the calm and quiet time away from work.  We usually keep it low-key.  This year, We are cooking for another couple whose family is also on the East Coast.  So, I will run a Turkey Trot in the morning (as long as it is not raining) and host a small intimate dinner in the late afternoon.  Then we will watch the Harbough brothers fight it out on the gridiron.  Go Birds!

I can not recall any Thanksgiving specific memories.... Hopefully we will be able. To begin making our own family thanksgiving memories in the years to come. 

Art Teacher

What are we doing?

Going to my parents' house.  It will be a smaller group this year. Some of my cousins can't come and both of my sisters will be out of town.  

 Favorite memory?

Last year was pretty memorable when my cousin Alicia set the turkey/oven on fire.  She spilled grease and it was pretty bad.  She even singed her hair!  She made me run outside because I had Zoe.  We can laugh about it now, but it was pretty scary then!

so1966

doing...

 the past few years we've been going to my inlaws and my parents come, too. it's always a smaller crowd.

 memory..

unfortunately, the holidays were tough for my dh and me the past few years, but this year we have one additional precious baby attending the festivities and my family is certainly excited about that.

have a wonderful holiday....to all the wonderful ladies!...

Amy720

We are going to my mom's (who lives across the street) to eat lunch.  We eat at about 12:00, then visit, and watch some football.  My brother and SIL come + her parents and brother.  It's a lot of fun.

My favorite Thanksgiving memory is our first Thanksgiving as a family of 3.  It was so fun to have a baby (Ben was only 5 months old) at Thanksgiving and to think of all we had to be thankful for.

kekis

What are you planning to do for Thanksgiving?

My younger brother has been in the hospital for the past three months, so we are doing Thanksgiving in "shifts" at my house.  I am making most of the food  (other than a ham & the dressing) & I'm already whipped after two days of shopping, cleaning & cooking!  We'll probably have a total of about twelve people on & off.  I plan to finish cooking in the morning and hit the wine from there.  

What is your favorite Thanksgiving memory?

My favorite Thanksgiving memories are those with my grandmother, who passed away 2 1/2 years ago.  She LOVED all of the cooking and entertaining and food and wine.  Mary could cook like nobody else I know.  My mouth is watering just thinking of her food!  We've always spent Thanksgiving with as many family members and friends that can join us, and all of my memories are precious because of that.

I am hoping this is our last Thanksgiving without a baby in our home, and I am feeling so blessed and thankful that the gift of adoption will change all of our future holidays!

Jenn is Silly

What are we doing?

I cook Thanksgiving dinner every year.  My parents and sister come down from up north and my In-Laws and BIL come over as well.  This way DH and I don't have to travel.  We're very excited to celebrate E's first Thanksgiving, and we have LOTS to be thankful for this year!

Favorite Memory?

Growing up I used to always see my cousins for dessert- as we got into our teen's the dessert hour grew later and later, and now we meet for pie around 10pm, and then dispense for Black Friday shopping.  I love it!

Ambie0611

Cristine:

We're going to my brother's for Thanksgiving. He's only about 3 miles away so it'll be a relaxing day. My SIL and I split up the cooking so its not too bad for either of us.

My favorite Thanksgiving Memory is of my Uncle. We hold a huge card tournament on Thanksgiving. My Uncle had to work the next day so he was going to leave by 8 for the 4 hour drive home. But then he was winning so he couldn't leave yet so he pushed it to 10. Then he couldn't leave cause he was losing so he decided he'd leave at midnight. At midnight he decided that if he left at 2 he could still get home in time for work. I think he ended up leaving around 3 am. I can't wait for my kids to be old enough to join in Thanksgiving cards

That honestly sounds like a lot of fun!! Hopefully yall will have a great game of cards tonight! :P

Ambie0611

Joe'sSweetPea:

Believe it or not, Thanksgiving is not a huge holiday in either of our families, so we just covet the calm and quiet time away from work.  We usually keep it low-key.  This year, We are cooking for another couple whose family is also on the East Coast.  So, I will run a Turkey Trot in the morning (as long as it is not raining) and host a small intimate dinner in the late afternoon.  Then we will watch the Harbough brothers fight it out on the gridiron.  Go Birds!

I can not recall any Thanksgiving specific memories.... Hopefully we will be able. To begin making our own family thanksgiving memories in the years to come. 

Good Luck on your run today!!!

Ambie0611

Art Teacher:

What are we doing?

Going to my parents' house.  It will be a smaller group this year. Some of my cousins can't come and both of my sisters will be out of town.  

 Favorite memory?

Last year was pretty memorable when my cousin Alicia set the turkey/oven on fire.  She spilled grease and it was pretty bad.  She even singed her hair!  She made me run outside because I had Zoe.  We can laugh about it now, but it was pretty scary then!

OMGosh!!! That fire would have been so scary!! Glad yall can laugh about it today and many, many Thanksgivings to come!!

Ambie0611

so1966:

doing...

 the past few years we've been going to my inlaws and my parents come, too. it's always a smaller crowd.

 memory..

unfortunately, the holidays were tough for my dh and me the past few years, but this year we have one additional precious baby attending the festivities and my family is certainly excited about that.

have a wonderful holiday....to all the wonderful ladies!...

Awww! I am so glad that you get your first holiday as a forever family! That is awesome! Have a great time making a lot of precious memories!!!

 

Ambie0611

Amy720:

We are going to my mom's (who lives across the street) to eat lunch.  We eat at about 12:00, then visit, and watch some football.  My brother and SIL come + her parents and brother.  It's a lot of fun.

My favorite Thanksgiving memory is our first Thanksgiving as a family of 3.  It was so fun to have a baby (Ben was only 5 months old) at Thanksgiving and to think of all we had to be thankful for.

Sounds like a great day today!!! My mom just moved in across the street too!!! I actually enjoy having her so close (most days :P) Have a great day!

Ambie0611

kekis:

What are you planning to do for Thanksgiving?

My younger brother has been in the hospital for the past three months, so we are doing Thanksgiving in "shifts" at my house.  I am making most of the food  (other than a ham & the dressing) & I'm already whipped after two days of shopping, cleaning & cooking!  We'll probably have a total of about twelve people on & off.  I plan to finish cooking in the morning and hit the wine from there.  

What is your favorite Thanksgiving memory?

My favorite Thanksgiving memories are those with my grandmother, who passed away 2 1/2 years ago.  She LOVED all of the cooking and entertaining and food and wine.  Mary could cook like nobody else I know.  My mouth is watering just thinking of her food!  We've always spent Thanksgiving with as many family members and friends that can join us, and all of my memories are precious because of that.

I am hoping this is our last Thanksgiving without a baby in our home, and I am feeling so blessed and thankful that the gift of adoption will change all of our future holidays!

I am so sorry about your brother! My T&P go out to you and your family. Hopefully he will be home again soon! GL with the adoption too! I am hoping it is your last holiday without a baby. Next year will be filled with promises for a bright and happy future!

Ambie0611

Jenn is Silly:

What are we doing?

I cook Thanksgiving dinner every year.  My parents and sister come down from up north and my In-Laws and BIL come over as well.  This way DH and I don't have to travel.  We're very excited to celebrate E's first Thanksgiving, and we have LOTS to be thankful for this year!

Favorite Memory?

Growing up I used to always see my cousins for dessert- as we got into our teen's the dessert hour grew later and later, and now we meet for pie around 10pm, and then dispense for Black Friday shopping.  I love it!

Aww! I hope that E has a great thanksgiving!! Your memory made me smile so hard. It is so great that you and your cousins have this awesome tradition. Sounds like a lot of fun! Be Safe shopping!!!

firefightersgal

We are going to my mom's for lunch to celebrate with my step-dad's family, then we will go to a friend's house this evening.

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, so I have a lot of memories.  This year, I'm feeling very nostalgic about my grandpa who passed away two months before DD was born.  He was quite the character and I miss him greatly.