Good morning everybody! I hope everyone had a really nice Thanksgiving! Here is a little picture of my family as we sat down to dinner. As you can see someone put a roll on my plate as a joke (they know I stay away from carbs), I passed it to my son after I sat down! Those are most of my boys on the right and on the left is my brother and his wife and daughter. You can't see my parents and husband at the other end of the table. I was very happy to have everyone over. My parents stayed the night so that my dad could do a little black friday shopping with my husband. Jack went out at 5:00 in the morning and then came back, had breakfest and took my Dad out about 11:00 in the morning. To be honest there was nothing out there that I felt the need to get up early and stand in line to get. I didn't see any great deals. My husband came home with some gadgets from Home Depot (his home away from home) and also fourteen of the 98 cent poinsettas! I guess it's time to start decorating for Christmas. I liked seeing my parents but they can sometimes be VERY draining! I was actually pretty happy to see them off at about 4:00 on Friday!
I thought I did pretty well for the holiday. I didn't even get any of the stuffing that I was planning on having a couple spoonfuls of, but I guess that was better for me. I ended up eating only turkey, brussel sprouts, green beans with almonds, and cauliflower gratin. One thing I did overdo was the red wine. I had more than the two glasses that we are allowed! I finally weighed myself this morning and was up 1 lb. That happens sometimes anyway so I don't think it's going to be a big problem.
I did want to mention that I made Diana's Pumpkin Cheesecake that she had posted and it came out great! My husband LOVED it and my boys have been into it a lot also (after the regular pumpkin, and pecan pies were gone of course). It is very light and fluffy and not too sweet from the Truvia.
It's been such a hectic, busy week that today I'm kicking back, catching up and relaxing a bit before I start getting into Christmas mode! Hope you all have a very nice weekend! I'm off to read blogs!
Looks like a wonderful Thanksgiving Beth. I hear you about the wine. You know that is my weakness, but hey, it's better than bread and pie right? Hope the rest of the weekend is relaxing! Hugs from me to you!
ReplyDeleteSounds wonderful! I also think that the extra wine has got to be better than eating bread and pie. LOL.
ReplyDeleteYou did great and you have a wonderful family! I love all of your pumpkins on your mantle.
ReplyDeleteDare I ask if your window got done before dinner?
The weight is probably because of the built up waste that needs to go bye bye!
Sounds like you did wonderful! Hey, enjoy your wine..if your family is anything like mine, you NEED it! lol
ReplyDeleteAnd ignore the scale for a couple days; it's probably more from sodium than anything.
Looks like you had a good sized group! I love hosting friends and family, but it is exhausting and you always pay the price later.
ReplyDeleteNice family pic-I'm glad you had a good holiday
ReplyDeleteSounds great! After so many have mentioned having brussels sprouts for Thanksgiving, I feel the need to have some. :)
ReplyDeleteI love your family picture there. You are lucky! and it sounds like you ate great too.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day :-)
Wow you had a big family gathering. I had 9 people over and it was exhausting. I am glad you enjoyed the pumpkin cheese cake. I did not get a chance to make it but plan on making it for Christmas. I did not venture out on Friday either....I stayed in bed.
ReplyDeleteGood for you...a little over on the wine is not too bad for a major holiday! You go girl!
ReplyDeleteHi Beth!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you had a nice thanksgiving & you have a lovely family! :) Dont beat yourself up over the wine. Its a special occasion & today is a new day! Forgive & move forward! :)
I think I need to read that cheesecake recipe again. Can you post it?
((Sherri))