Thanksgiving in AZ

We went down to AZ for Thanksgiving to spend with my family this year. I know for some the thought of having Thanksgiving dinner outside on the patio in 75 degree weather just doesn't seem right - but it says home to me. True to form we had way too much food (my sister peeled and mashed 40 lbs. of potatoes, we probably ate 15 lbs.) and lots of hangin' out time.


We scoured the paper for our Black Friday battle plan. The planning paid off and all the sisters (minus Amy and Kristin, we missed you guys) and mom were off and shopping by 3:45am.


Emery had so much fun with all her cousins but most of all found out that she LoOoves the trampoline.
Then on Saturday I got to meet up with some good friends from the glory days (high school). While blogging has helped me feel like I know a little of what is going on in their lives - it just isn't the same as seeing these friends in person (some friends I realized I hadn't seen in over 6 years!). It was so good to chat and play with my friends. Lets not wait another 6 years to get together! And I really would have liked to see so many other friends but missed the party!All in all it was a wonderful trip (at least for me, BA spent a little more time sitting and watching Emery than he would have liked - thanks babe!). Hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving. Now I am busy getting ready for CHRISTMAS!! We've got That Holiday Feeling at our house!