This year, I was fortunate to be off work for Thanksgiving. I was excited to head home for a long weekend - our first big holiday back in STL since our move! To get us in the holiday spirit, Annalise made this adorable turkey at Gymboree art class. (Can't get the image to rotate, for some reason!)
The drive was easier than usual, with a two adults to one toddler ratio. Annalise had a little motion sickness but recovered quickly, with the help of Mr. Hawk.
Thanksgiving itself was blissfully quiet. The male culinary committee of Dave, Steve, and Adam spent the day cooking us a feast. We devoured the usual faves, especially the dill dip, and tried some new standouts, particularly the sangria. (We will never drink sangria without the brandy again!) My parents' dog, Sierra, also dined well. Annalise made certain that her bowl was well stocked with treats throughout the weekend.
On Black Friday, we avoided the stores and headed for the Missouri Botanical Gardens. This year MoBOT hosted the inaugural Garden Glow. The lights were beautiful, and we made the wise move of arriving when it opened and beating the crowds.
A good time was had by all, especially Annalise! After fighting sleep in our hotel room during the visit, she completely passed out on our drive back to OP. I can only assume that she was dreaming of turkey...
Gobble, gobble, gobble! Gobble til you wobble!
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