I've been stalking a blog that I love, love, love (thanks, Lisa) and found this little diddy in her archives. I thought it would be a little Thanksgiving fun!
1. Do you cook all or part of the meal?
I am cooking all of the meal. I cooked last year too.
2. How much do you spend buying groceries for the meal?
I'm thinking that with everything I am looking at about $100 or so.
3. Do you eat at home or somewhere else?
This year, we are eating at home but I am thinking that I liked Heidi's idea of Hometown Buffet. It seems much easier and probably cheaper. You just don't get to have the leftovers.
4. Describe your perfect bite.
It happens to be the turkey sandwich, later on Thanksgiving evening on a homemade roll with honey mustard.
5. White meat or dark meat?
What's dark meat?
6. Stuffing with giblets or without?
NO GIBLETS! My mom used to make 2 gravys. One with giblets and one without.
7. Anything you won't eat at the Thanksgiving meal?
Cranberry sauce and Pumpkin pie. That's right! I do not like pumpkin pie! But I will serve it and lick the cool whip spoon.
8. Do you carve the turkey at the table or serve it on a platter?
Serve it on a platter. David carves it. Woo hoo, one thing I don'e have to do.
9. Favorite pie?
Mmm...Pecan!!
10. Formal table or chinet?
Let's just call it "casual elegance". My mother, of course, did formal and beautiful.
11. Your menu:
Turkey, homemade rolls, mashed potatoes, gravy, pretzle jello, sweet potatoes, green beans, stuffing, cranberry sauce.
12. Favorite leftover:
Turkey sandwich, of course.
13. Extended Family, Friends or just Immediate Family?
This year my Dad will join us and Aaron is coming, too.
14. After dinner, do you go to the latest movie, watch football, or take a turkey-induced snooze?
Uh, ummm... I'll be doing dishes for hours!
15. Do you watch the Macy's parade?
I might turn it on for a few minutes to see if the boyz care about the big balloons but I won't sit and watch it or waste valuable recording space for it.
16. Christmas decorations up before or after?
After. It just isn't right to put up Christmas decor or even listen to music until after. But we break out the music Thanksgiving night.
17. Black Friday shopping or sleep in?
I love black Friday. I have stood in lines for extreme amounts of time in years past. Last year I shopped online for just about everything but this year I have the urge to be out there and fight the crowds.
19. Favorite thing about Thanksgiving?
I love the feeling I have as I contemplate all of the blessings that I have been given. Not just on Thanksgiving day but throughout the whole holiday season. I may change the decorations in my home to Christmas but my thankful heart is full for months.
20. Favorite Thanksgiving memory?
I have a worst but I won't share that...oh wait, I have 2 worst! But, really, any Thanksgiving with my Mom and Dad was special. The food was heavenly and being with all the family I love so much, was priceless. I still love Thanksgiving when I spend it with my husband and children no matter where we are. Just being with those I LOVE is my favorite!
We went to the Morgan's New Year's Eve party and had a great time! The boyz played 'Guitar Hero' & then some of them played in the backyard, jumping on the trampoline and playing on the play structure while I enjoyed talking to my friends and eating really good food. Later, Jake went to the youth dance, David went to work, Sam went to the Platt's party and the rest of us hung out at home watching a Muppet movie or sleeping. The clock just struck 12, Dutchess is hiding from the sound of the firecrackers outside, Aaron just called to wish me a Happy New Year, David just called to wish me a Happy New Year, Sam just called to wish me a Happy New Year and to say he will be home in 5 minutes, Thomas, Adam & Isaac are asleep downstairs & Eli is in bed. Oh, and Jake should be coming home from the dance soon. Okay, a few minutes have passed, everyone is home, safe and sound. It is now time to say goodnight & goodbye to 2007!
The turquoise & white tree, decorated to match
MY PERSONAL FAVORITE-The MOM tree:
This is Crissy in a peasant sleeved mod-mini dress layered over a white bell bottom trouser. She is a daring girl with enough self confidence to wear a fountain atop her head. "You Go Crissy!"
Now you see Crissy in a 3 piece vest ensemble sporting a bob hairstyle. I think my mother thought of Crissy as her favorite daughter because they had matching outfits like this!
Now it's off to the club for some doubles with Biff, Warner & Muffy. (this is the longest Crissy's hair goes- shouldn't it go to her ankles?
And when you need that perfect Halloween costume- look no further. The Roaring 20's flapper is always a fashionable choice! 
Anyway, it was a beautiful day with a wonderful lady. It was nice to catch up on Michelle's family and life. It was great to see her looking so happy and well even though she has had numerous challenges with health issues & other interesting things. She is someone I truly admire because she is able to see the blessings and growth that come from some of life's difficulties. She is conscious of her children individually and their needs and how to help them and is able to share ideas to help me with things I need help with. She has an amazing spirit and I love to be in her presence. She has been traveling around visiting temples and I would love to be able to do that someday, also. I loved watching her speak to the workers and tell them what a beautiful temple they have. She is a great example to me of so many things especially joy and gratitude. Michelle, thank you for thinking of me and inviting me to spend the day with you. I love you and wish you safe traveling!
The other day I was talking to Joyce about Christmas gifts and she said she wanted to get Brooklynn the Little Tykes swing along play set. She was checking Craigs List to find a use one for a good price. She called on one and it was already sold. She wanted me to check our local Craigs List to see if I could find one here. Well, today I ran some errands, found some darling angel ornaments for the DeSchepper girls ornament exchange, and dropped a gift off at my friend's house. On my way home I saw a swing along play set in someones driveway with a "FREE" sign on it. I tried and tried to get it into the backseat or trunk of the BMW but it just wouldn't fit. I hurried home and got the Suburban, folded down the backseat, and quickly drove back to get the {Deal of the Day}. Thomas helped me get it into the car and back out at home. It needs a good cleaning and the lookout scope is broken but it was "FREE". I told Joyce that I found one and she owes me $40. Just kidding! Anyway, today has been a really good day all around. I love days like today!
I am grateful to my husband for ALL that he sacrifices to serve me and the boyz and provide for us. In everything he does for us I feel the eternal, unconditional love he has for us. He is a great example to me of sacrificing and serving those you love. 
A few months ago I was struggling with some issues and wondering what value I had to anyone. I received a phone call from a friend who visited with me and told me she loved me. She was exactly what I needed to help me at that moment. Then, I had the opportunity to visit with a friend who was ill. I called her my sister, told her that I loved her and that she was loved by so many people, all which are true. A few days later I received a note from her telling me what a difference I had made in her life. How through me she felt loved and that she knew we are all sisters and are suppose to help and strengthen one another. She listened to the spirit when she wrote that note because I know the words that were written were what I was suppose to be told. It made me feel like I had some worth. That I could make a difference in someones life by acting on the promptings of the spirit to go visit her. It also made me truly know that a loving Heavenly Father knows me too and loves me enough to send my sisters, earthly angels, to serve me. I am grateful for friends who listened and acted upon the promptings of the spirit to bless my life.
