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 relations, and it was an important feast. (My burnt orange gown was the right alternative – so snug!)
Fortunately, all the things went easily and nobody bought sick! Our new kitchen and eating room have been so beautiful to entertain in. I can’t say how a lot the additional area shined with a dozen folks in the home! From the additional areas I deliberate throughout the renovation to tuck away casserole carriers to the additional sink and drink station to the lengthy bar space – the area was good.
The brand new Cranberry Bourbon Cocktail recipe I’m engaged on was successful!
I spent an excellent 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 provide from 20% off + a free present to a flat 30% off the entire web site yesterday, so in case you’re available on the market for some clear skincare, make-up, self-care items, or physique product, that is by far the perfect 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 present 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 hen! It’s so good, and the sauces and plantains are the perfect.
Health + Sauna Loosen up
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 folks and wish to sweat. We now have each used it on a regular basis because it arrived on Wednesday! I plan to do a assessment weblog put up, however the brief assessment is that it’s VERY scorching (and I’m solely on stage 5), simple to make use of, simple to retailer underneath a mattress or behind a closet. It’s additionally simply so stress-free with layers of infrared warmth, charcoal, crystals (!) and clay – the advantages usually are not nearly warmth (take a look at 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’ll improve the expertise!
Baking like a turkey!
Birch even loves it (however don’t fear, we now have it on the bottom lukewarm setting for him!).
Lunch at Botanical
Dad and Thomas took the children 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 cut up a jam bar.
Date Night time at Conmole
After we did some Thanksgiving facet 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 hen mole that was implausible. Plus a chocolate tres leches cake!
Thanksgiving Prep
After all of the speak of being ready for Thanksgiving, that is what my eating desk regarded like at 10 a.m.:
However we mounted that proper up! I like setting a desk.
Whereas I did home issues, Thomas did meals issues and roasted the turkey.
Thanksgiving Dinner
Our company 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 particular person up cleansing up all of the crumbs! (The one I’ve is $300 off right now!)
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 house 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 liked it!
Thanksgiving Re-Do!
On Friday night time we had Thanksgiving once more, together with some scorching 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 just a few 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 purple wine.
On Sunday morning Layton and I went to yoga collectively and had a low-key, stress-free remainder of the day. I’m pumped to have a pleasant quiet week after the busy vacation. Till Christmas picks up in full swing!
