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never too early to be thankful

By Tara Zandra | November 11, 2013

Saturday was my family’s annual early Thanksgiving get together. It seemed every other person had a cold or something so I didn’t need to feel too bad about my own sniffly kid. I made a new recipe of butternut squash gratin that we thought was pretty good. My only suggestion would be to use a little less cheese (blasphemy, I know!) because it made it a little tough to break through to the to squashy goodness.

My other dish was just a crock pot stuffing, but let me tell you, people raved. I used both French bread and wheat French bread, maybe that was what made it so good? It came from this vegetarian crock pot cookbook and every recipe has been really tasty so I guess I shouldn’t have been surprised.

I enjoy this gathering every year, I get to see aunts and uncles and various cousins. Missing this year was my sister which was a shame as I really don’t see her that much. I didn’t get too many pictures, though I did get one of my mom and one of my aunts with their grandchildren- should have put me and my cousin in it too for a 3 generation pic, but didn’t think of it until afterwards.

After the family togetherness, I finally got to go to a Kings game! Yay for me! And they won in a spectacular manner, 5-1. Chris and I had a great time together and enjoyed each other’s company. Oh, and I shopped before the game and finally found the sticker I’ve been looking for to put on my car next to my LA (for the Dodgers). Except, it’s a cling not a true sticker so I’m hoping it will stay on. I haven’t put it on yet as I’m in need of a car wash first.

Sunday was the usual errands and then I also took Tabitha jeans shopping. While we were out we also picked up a top for our holiday picture this year. I’m really on top of it in regards to Christmas cards. Already have them picked out, just need to add photo which we are taking next weekend. Probably the earliest ever that I’ve thought of it. But see last year we took gorgeous family photos- I mean, I actually love how I look in them and we all know how much moms dislike pics of themselves. Anyway, these gorgeous photos were not taken in time to be our Christmas cards because I procrastinate (as has been established). But not this year! I even have a holiday return address stamp that was ordered 2 weeks ago.

Just don’t ask me about shopping, because in that respect I’ve done zip, zilch, nada and am not really planning on it for a little while yet.

Today’s pic is from Saturday night at the Kings game- it’s the opening face off.

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PS- Totally wasn’t frazzled on Saturday! Timeline worked- even when faced with a couple of unexpected happenings.

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