Ahhh, I Just Love Thanksgiving Weekend

Hubs, my little sister and I went down to my parents the night before Thanksgiving. My older sister's birthday was a few weeks ago so we decided that we would bake her a cake and surprise her when she reached with my parents a couple of hours later.

We baked a pretty cake and everything. Red velvet, her favorite.


My mom knew what we were doing because we told her.

Well, when they were turning onto their street my mom called my little sister to let her know that they were on their way. You know when there is a surprise the lights go off. Not sure why that happens because the person will be surprised regardless if the lights are on or off if they don't know. Well, my older sister sees the lights go off and proceeds to freak out. She starts to tell my parents that they have to call the cops because there has to be some type of intrusion because why else would the lights go off.

My mom did not help in easing her fears. Lets just say that the 32 candles melted onto the cake and we had to walk outside with her birthday cake and scream surprise. Yeah, awesome. Surprise!

It was funny but lots of work went into decorating that cake. Advice to all: Don't light the candles until you are sure the person is walking through the door.

We didn't even eat the cake that night because it was a bit waxy.
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Thanksgiving Day:

Hubs and I woke up early and went to the gym in the morning. If we were going to stuff our faces we were going to do it with no regret.

When we returned it was non-stop cooking in the kitchen. I had a blast. We made so much food and I am still eating it. I think I might cry when all the leftovers are finished. So sad I have to wait almost another year for Thanksgiving Day.

Here are TONS of pictures of the day.

Hubs carving the 23 lb turkey. SO delicious!


Get in my belly!



Jaloof Rice {an African dish}











My nephew all ready to eat:


Let's just say that Sean did not enjoy waiting to eat. I don't blame him. It was torture waiting for my sister to get down from showering. This picture makes me laugh out loud!



The weather was so nice so I asked my little sister to take a picture of Sean and I, outside. Sean did not object. It could be that I asked in front of my dad, haha.


After we ate we proceeded to take pictures with each other. Some of them are so funny because of the expressions. I have to frame a few of these!



Seriously, look at my smile. Too funny.



Sisters and my mom.


Sons and my dad.




It was such a great time and I just felt so blessed all weekend. I hope you all had fabulous weekends with your love ones as well! Have a great week! XOXO.

p.s. I saw Breaking Dawn with my girlfriends on Saturday and I absolutely loved it. Definitely my most favorite movie of them all!