When it comes to holidays, preparation, for me, is half the fun!
I love anticipating, daydreaming about and looking forward to the big day. Between the Thanksgiving menu, decor, schedule, and, not to mention, outfits, my mind has been aflutter with ideas lately that I do my best to memorize until I have a free hand to write them all down.
The weather today has been gloomy, dark, and cold. All my boys are napping and I am in my element of coziness here at the kitchen table, planning our Thanksgiving Day while sipping a mug of Apricot Tea, listening to classical music, smelling a Spiced Plum candle, and gazing at the soft glow that the foggy day outside is creating through the front bay window in the living room.
So far, these are my thoughts for our Thanksgiving Day Festivities:
~ Schedule ~
Wednesday Evening:
Movie: A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
Thursday Morning:
Thanksgiving Day Family 5k
Breakfast
Thursday Afternoon:
Dinner
Game: UNO Flash, Thanksgiving Pictionary
Dessert
Thursday Evening:
Bonfire
Movie: While You Were Sleeping
~ Menu ~
Thanksgiving Eve Dinner:
Pepperoni Pizza with White Crust
Arugula & Tomato Pizza with Wheat Crust
Thanksgiving Breakfast:
Sweet Potato Biscuits
Fresh Whipped Salted Butter
Fresh Whipped Pumpkin Pie Spice Butter
Fresh Whipped Salted Butter
Fresh Whipped Pumpkin Pie Spice Butter
Turkey Shaped Cinnamon Buns
Fried Eggs
Bacon
Bacon
Thanksgiving Day Dinner:
Roast Turkey
Sausage & Sage Stuffing
Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows
Mashed Turnips
Roast Asparagus & Mushrooms
Cranberry Orange Relish
Cranberry Orange Relish
Thanksgiving Day Dessert:
Pumpkin Pie
Pecan Pie
Fresh Whipped Cream
Bonfire Snack:
Roasted Marshmallows
Sea Salt Popcorn
Mulled Cider
Hot Cocoa
~ Decor ~
Table:
Centerpiece: Pumpkins, Acorns, Fall Leaves, Pine Cones
Covering: Rolled Brown Paper
Place Mats: 'Thankful For' Papers
Place Cards: Construction Paper Turkeys
China: Wedgewood by Martha Stewart Conservatory
Favor:
Pumpkin Spice Bread
Fresh Eggs
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I know the next couple of days will be busy but I plan on making my best effort to enjoy the anticipation that comes each time we countdown to our favorite holidays of the year!
Favor:
Pumpkin Spice Bread
Fresh Eggs
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I know the next couple of days will be busy but I plan on making my best effort to enjoy the anticipation that comes each time we countdown to our favorite holidays of the year!
We are kindred spirits, planning is half the fun for me too! Hope your sweet family has a wonderful holiday week!
ReplyDeleteYes! The plannin at the table, the anticipation, the thought...I love it all!
ReplyDeleteYou, my friend, are an amazing inspiration!
How I wish we were neighbors!!!!
Enjoy!
You are right! The anticipation is the best part. I love that you run a family 5k! We did our first family fun run this year and it was super comical. I got some great ideas from your menu, so thank you! Your little ones are going to have some wonderful memories of this holiday:)
ReplyDeleteOh anticipation is the best!! What a cozy moment you share - love that!! And your ideas and menu sound absolutely wonderful!! You'll be making such special memories that day. ;)
ReplyDeleteWe love watching the Macy's Thanksgiving parade a bit on Thanksgiving morning. And another favorite tradition is my hubby and I working on some of the dishes Thanksgiving eve listening to music together while we chop, chat, laugh - sometimes I sip wine. (wink wink)
Can't wait! Blessings for a very blessed Thanksgiving holiday my dear Friend. xoxo
Hello,
ReplyDeleteI saw your blog link on Afternoon Coffee & Evening Tea.
Oh yes, I too love the preparations for the holiday. I always spend Tuesday cleaning my house and Wednesday Baking. It makes Thanksgiving feel like a 3-day holiday.
Happy Thanksgiving!
:) Hope