Thanksgiving's coming!!

So, it's the big countdown til my favorite holiday. I've mentioned this before but I love Thanksgiving! And, even though the last 2 haven't been the best I've experienced in my lifetime, I'm ready to try again.

Last year all the siblings were at their in-laws. When that happens Mom, Dad, Grandma and I sometimes go eat at Cracker Barrel then head to a movie. Last year we decided after we'd eaten that we'll skip Cracker Barrel next time and eat a sandwich at home. It's too crowded and my dad ordered pancakes. I can't deal with that. Uncle Mark was with us and that was fun. We went to see the movie Australia down at a huge theater in Moore. We were late and I wound up sitting by myself between people I didn't know, but the movie was good and I didn't have to share my snacks.

Year before that I kinda had a guy "friend" who was suppose to come visit. He'd never been up to see my family and most of them hadn't met him so I was more than a little anxious. I had talked to him on the Tuesday before and it was still a go. I'd been cleaning my folks house for 10 days and trying to get everything just right. However, that morning I didn't hear anything from him so I called him and left a message. Ya know, one of those "just wondering how close you are?" kind of messages. About 30 minutes or so later I get a call from him saying he hadn't left his town and was sick. That wasn't my best day and needless to say that thing didn't work out with him and me.

Every year there's hang-ups and hic-ups because that's just what happens when family gets together. But the one thing is always the same. That thing is the food is GOOD and after all is said and done we're all happy to be together for a little while. If the weather is good and the kids can go outside and play it might be good for a little longer!!!

Actually, Thursday night is good since it's just "fix your own leftover" thing! That could be my favorite part. Or maybe not. Sometimes I have a lot of favorite parts and I can't decide what is the best!!!

So, hope everyone who reads this has a wonderful and very, very Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!

I guess I'm kinda jumping the gun here cause it's still over a week away. Oh well.