We had a beautiful lengthy Thanksgiving weekend! Right here’s a recap of our time with household.
How was your Thanksgiving weekend? We frolicked with plenty of completely different members of the family, and it was an ideal feast. (My burnt orange costume was the right selection – so comfy!)
Fortunately, every little thing went easily and nobody bought sick! Our new kitchen and eating room had been so pretty to entertain in. I can’t say how a lot the additional house shined with a dozen individuals in the home! From the additional areas I deliberate through the renovation to tuck away casserole carriers to the additional sink and drink station to the lengthy bar space – the house was good.
The brand new Cranberry Bourbon Cocktail recipe I’m engaged on was a success!
I spent a superb period of time in my new sauna blanket (OBSESSED!), and did extra procuring than ordinary this yr too. The Black Friday / Cyber Monday offers appeared additional good this yr! Beautycounter modified its supply from 20% off + a free reward to a flat 30% off the entire web site yesterday, so should you’re available on the market for some clear skincare, make-up, self-care presents, or physique product, that is by far the very best deal supplied all yr.
Right here’s the recap rewinding again to Tuesday…
Thanksgiving 2023 Recap!
Mother + Dad Arrived
My dad and mom arrived on Tuesday and it was so enjoyable for them to get to see our new home for the primary time!
Gus bought his annual reward from Grammie and tore it aside in minutes:
Birch bought a brand new Star Wars e book that they learn many instances over!
Al Carbon
For dinner on Tuesday we ordered my dad and mom’ favourite Cville takeout – Al Carbon rooster! It’s so good, and the sauces and plantains are the very best.
Health + Sauna Calm down
On Wednesday they babysat the boys whereas Thomas and I went to a gymnasium class collectively. After which we took turns within the HigherDOSE sauna blanket. I purchased it 20% off whereas it’s on sale this week, and it arrived on Wednesday.
We’re each sauna individuals and prefer to sweat. We’ve got each used it on a regular basis because it arrived on Wednesday! I plan to do a overview weblog put up, however the brief overview is that it’s VERY sizzling (and I’m solely on degree 5), simple to make use of, simple to retailer beneath a mattress or behind a closet. It’s additionally simply so enjoyable with layers of infrared warmth, charcoal, crystals (!) and clay – the advantages aren’t nearly warmth (try their web site for extra inf0). We’ve been placing on guided meditations. I did find yourself shopping for the towel inserts to go together with it as a result of I do know they are going to improve the expertise!
Baking like a turkey!
Birch even loves it (however don’t fear, we’ve got it on the bottom lukewarm setting for him!).
Lunch at Botanical
Dad and Thomas took the youngsters to Get Air trampoline park whereas Mother and I bought a uncommon kid-free women lunch at Botanical! She loves cauliflower and naturally we had the sticky cauli bowls and break up a jam bar.
Date Night time at Conmole
After we did some Thanksgiving aspect cooking, Thomas and I dressed up for a date night time at Conmole! (Mother and Dad took the boys to Riverside.) We had margs, tamales, empanadas, and a rooster mole that was implausible. Plus a chocolate tres leches cake!
Thanksgiving Prep
After all of the discuss of being ready for Thanksgiving, that is what my eating desk appeared like at 10 a.m.:
However we fastened that proper up! I like setting a desk.
Whereas I did home issues, Thomas did meals issues and roasted the turkey.
Thanksgiving Dinner
Our visitors arrived at 1 p.m., and we had a cheese board and champagne whereas we completed cooking and watching soccer. We had such lovely porch climate that I do want we had moved the desk out!
The Crew
(minus Nash who got here later!)
Late night time pie choice!
Black Friday + The Relaxation Of The Weekend
Friday morning the robotic vac was the primary individual up cleansing up all of the crumbs! (The one I’ve is $300 off at the moment!)
I had a cranberry sauce yogurt bowl for breakfast after which a turkey + candy potato spinach salad for lunch.
Kung Fu Tea
Mazen was dying to take. my dad and mom to Kung Fu Tea for boba, so we made that their farewell cease earlier than they headed residence to Hillsborough. Mango slush for all!
Trolls Film
Thomas went {golfing} for the afternoon, so I took the boys to see the Trolls film! It was nice – I cherished it!
Thanksgiving Re-Do!
On Friday night time we had Thanksgiving once more, together with some sizzling pie in a mug!
Saturday With Layton!
On Saturday I went to my favourite exercise class, after which bought dressed as a result of Layton got here to spend the day/night time with us!
Turkey Sliders for lunch
Beef Stew
We went to the grocery retailer and picked up substances for a hearty beef stew. It took a number of hours to simmer within the oven, however boy was it price it. We used each stew beef and brief ribs plus potatoes, leeks, carrots, celery, inexperienced beans, broth, and pink wine.
On Sunday morning Layton and I went to yoga collectively and had a low-key, enjoyable remainder of the day. I’m pumped to have a pleasant quiet week after the busy vacation. Till Christmas picks up in full swing!
