Thanksgiving 2012

Thanksgiving was just the five of us this year. Andrew and I haven't had a holiday alone for a long time. It took a few days for us to decide what to do - go to a restaurant? Make a meal a home? Go on a mini vacation? Forego tradition altogether since Alex is the only one who enjoys turkey?
We chose to make a traditional meal at home. Well, mostly traditional since we limit dairy and eat no gluten at home. Andrew doesn't want the kids to feel like they are missing out on a tradition but I was fine with crab legs and a trip to Disney.
Since Lane and Gabriel were awake at 5:10, it was easy to make everything by 1 pm. I gave the kids paper Thanksgiving place mats while we finished the last food items. Their excitement over this little dollar item was precious.
Later in the afternoon we went to the dog park. We threw a ball for Brody and Alex worked on his football throw with Andrews. Overall, it was an easy and relaxed holiday.