a happy thanksgiving {november 2011}

life these days seems busier than usual. i think it is just that time of year....and because i am type A i cannot skip over things i should have posted like last week. it's time to play catch up!

i hosted thanksgiving this year.
in past years my mom usually took the lead with my sisters and i ready to assist.
this year we were all spread out. barth and i were home, jasmine and wade were in san diego with my parents, and brian, simone and the girls were in northern california.
i gathered my recipes, got a few pointers from my mama and hoped for the best.
all in all i think it went pretty well. thank you to my hubby and pink gramma, the perfect sous chefs.
the day was extra special for us as we celebrated miss ella's 6th birthday. six, i just can't believe it.

in all the hustle and bustle of the day my camera was not in full service. i did capture a few shots....

{the 20lb turkey i got for $9.83...love}

{the banner made it's second apperance}

{riley had more fun than us checking out the black friday ads}

{the artist and birthday girl}

{she was just a little excited about this}