To say it's been a little crazy around here would be an understatement.  Jason's been working some serious long hours, and we (technically I) hosted our first Thanksgiving at our house.

We weren't sure Jason would even be home for Thanksgiving, but luckily he made it home in time to have a late Thanksgiving dinner with us.

The day started out with Katherine and I enjoying some Pumpkin French Toast and watching the parade.  She actually watched most of it and loved the musical acts.

{Full Thanksgiving menu listed on our chalkboard.}

{Pumpkin French Toast with pumpkin butter and maple syrup.}

{My breakfast date couldn't take her eyes off of the parade.}

The good thing about not eating until late was that Katherine and I were able to lounge around in our PJ's until late morning.  My mom came over around lunch time with some snacks, which were devoured just in time for Katherine's nap.

Once Katherine was down for her nap, Operation: Thanksgiving Prep was underway.  My dad came over to fry a turkey, while my mom and I baked one in the oven.  I'm not sure how I did it, but by the time Jason came home several hours later, dinner was ready.  For dessert, I made a chocolate pie and thawed and baked an apple pie from the "Great Apple Adventure" (remember that??).

{Finally using the nice wedding dinnerware.}

{My favorite table accessory:  Turkey S&P shakers.}

Dinner went fabulously.  Not bad for my first time hosting.  No need for a "turkey nap" at our house.  We just went bed shortly after dinner.

{Katherine with her Uncle Zach and Aunt Mandy.}

We're not really Black Friday people, so the rest of the weekend was spent decorating for Christmas.  Decorating a Christmas tree with a toddler in the house is a whole new ballgame.

I'm so excited that the holiday season is finally here.  Tomorrow is Cyber Monday, so I'm offering a special deal at my Etsy shop.  Use coupon code:  CLARKGRISWOLD at checkout for 35% off of any purchase at the shop.  Tomorrow only!

In the meantime, I'm working like crazy to restock the shop with lots of new scarves, as well as some fan favorites.  Stay tuned......