The Four Days of Thanksgiving!

The last four days have been the most relaxing, wonderful days we have had in a long time.  We have been so busy this fall and been looking forward to these past four days off to enjoy family, friends and much needed rest and relaxation.  And those three things are exactly what we did... along with lots of eating!

Wednesday, evening we put up our Christmas decorations.  I loved going through our ornaments as we hung them on the tree, each holds a special memory from a trip, special event or occasion.  We have a great start to a tree filled with so many special memories.  I look forward to many more ornaments with special memories to add to our tree in the years to come!

Thursday, we enjoyed the day at my patents house preparing for the famous "Overbeck Fried Turkey" with all the fixings.  It was a perfect day of football, food, laughter, a nap, and the unfortunate ending to the Texas vs. Texas A&M Football game.  I am a Longhorn by birth, but an Aggie by marriage, so I choose to support my hubby and suited up in maroon and hoped for the best... but against our best wishes the Aggs lost.  Even though the game didn't end up like we had hoped it was still a great day with family and a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Friday, we spent the day watching a handful of great College Football games along with some yummy football snacks, some I tried out for the first time.  The new recipe I tried was Fried Pickles and Fried Jalapenos!  They were SOOOOO good.  I saw a recipe and it inspired me to give it a try... I ended up using a batter recipe and they turned out great, but if you are up for the task give this one a a try... I found it on Pintrest!

And Friday evening we enjoyed drinks at Jaspers with some of my favorite people.  We have been friends for as long as I can remember and share so many memories and years together!  Michelle and Kim, it was so great to hang out and catch up... like a day never passed since the last time we saw each other.  And our hubbies also joined in on the fun!

Saturday, we spent 95% of the day on the sofa... the other 5% having a late lunch/early dinner at The Counter (aka my favorite burger place in The Woodlands hands down!)  Saturday was by far our most favorite day... what can be better than a relaxing day on the sofa with the one you love!

Sunday, aka today, was filled with church, errands, Christmas shopping, and a very special little boy's 1st Birthday Party.  Now we are catching up on house chores, final touches on our Christmas decor and a full week back at the office.

The Birthday Boy!  Happy Birthday William!

I hope that the last few days have been just as relaxing and enjoyable as ours have been.  We are so incredibly blessed and thankful and we pray many blessings and love to each of you throughout this Christmas season and into the New Year.

With much love and thankful hearts - The Ingram's!