Before Jamey and I had children we would alternate Thanksgiving and Christmas between his family in south Georgia and my family here. After Riley and Sam came along we decided to stay travel to St. Mary's for Thanksgiving every year and stay home for Christmas since Santa Claus comes to town. :)
This year Jamey is only off today, on Thanksgiving Day...also his birthday...so we stayed home. My side of the family is going to have a Thanksgiving Chili Cookoff this coming Saturday so today it was just the 4 of us. I really miss the family we did not get to see today but honestly a low key Thanksgiving was nice.
I got up early this morning, let the birthday boy sleep in as long as he wanted, made breakfast for everyone and started cooking up a storm!
I baked birthday cupcakes, roasted chicken, dressin', green beans, potato salad, blackeyed peas, mac and cheese, turnip greens (Jamey's fav...gag me gag me) and rolls. I was quite proud of myself for my accomplishment.
We did have a few follies:
Riley and I totally dropped the uncooked chicken on the floor. (Who knew it would go straight through the roasting bag I put Riley in charge of holding? Not me...) I yelled "3 second rule" and snatched it up as quick as lightning. Jamey peeked his head in the kitchen to find me clutching the raw chicken and Riley's hands slapped over her mouth. He asked if I dropped it and I smiled and said, "Of course not!" I am sure the loud slap sound it made as it hit the linolium was a dead giveaway.
Sam was in charge of peeling and then chopping one of the three eggs for the potato salad. Well...he peeled it and then started chopping it on the plate with all of the shells. Jamey also peeked his head it about that. He said he really hoped he didn't bite down on any egg shells. Grrrrr...he got a major stink eye when he came into my kitchen that time.
Sam wanted to put sprinkes on the cupcake and dumped 1/2 the container of sprinkles on ONE cupcake. He was delighted to eat that treat.
My camera battery was completely dead first thing this morning so a lot of the pictures were taken with my phone. Could kick my own butt for not charging it last night. Oh well!
Being off since Monday has been awesome!!!! The kids and I have had a blast being lazy and spoiling ourselves. Sleeping somewhat late, lounging in our pj's all day a couple of times, shopping, eating out, going to the movies, hitting the public library, getting haircuts, etc. Best part....we have 3 full days left!!!! :D
Bubba Bear was the only guest invited to our celebration. He had his own plate, silverware and roll. He even got to sit in the comfy computer chair. We love Bubba Bear!
Stinky Potato Salad preparations! I am glad I had helpers...even if one of them thinks that the egg shells would be a good addition to the mixture. LOL!
Riley always loves to help me make the dressin' and I love telling her about my Nannie Jennie and Maw who made the BEST dressin' EVER!!! They would both love this little girl!
Sam talked me into letting him blow out a candle on one of Jamey's cupcakes....never pass up a chance to make a wish sweet boy!
Light Beer Birthday Candle for Daddy....he does really love beer. :D
Yum Yum!!!!
My semi-permanent birthday card from Ri Bug. Sweetie Pants!
Two little gift giving birthday elves. They really do love to give.
The wonderfully delicious birthday cake my friend/neighbor and coworker Melissa baked for me and delivered on the morning of my birthday. Love that girl!
The birthday flowers my wonderful friend and coworker Cindy gave me. They were the perfect centerpiece for our meal today! Love her too!
Birthday smiles, card and gifts for Daddy this morning!!! Happy 36th birthday to my sweetie!!! :D
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