Monday, November 28, 2011

Thanksgiving 2011...

Ahhh...we made it! I don't know about you all, but the last week was a whirlwind of family, food, and a whole lot of fun - and isn't that what Thanksgiving is all about? This year we were lucky enough to have Ty's brother and his family join us for the festivities and I don't think Margot has ever been so happy in her life to have a perma-friend in our youngest nephew, Carson. He dragged her everywhere and she loved every minute of it!

In addition to the usual crew plus Troy, Tracy, Dylan, and Carson - we also had a new visitor, Joplin, who is Matthew's brand-new puppy and you'll see her in all of the photos below. She's just about the cutest thing ever and she made herself right at home in the mix.

Lastly, I'd like you all to know that hosting Thanksgiving while being 7.5 months pregnant isn't really ALL that bad. And I only had one minor meltdown...not too shabby! As always, I'll let the pictures do the rest of the talking.

First up - the people who made this year so special...



The pups deserved their own spot...note Raleigh's hysterical underbite. About died when I saw this pic!


The setting...


Which was not to be out-done by the amazing meal...Ty made this roasted pork loin w/rosemary that was out of this world!


And lastly, our attempt to grab a nice photo of us as a couple on our last Thanksgiving as "just us." Though, I feel silly even saying that because baby boy is very much with us in all we do and couldn't be more obviously "with me" as I'm looking very pregnant these days:)


So very much to be thankful for! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday!!

6 comments:

Megan said...

What a beautiful family and beautiful table. Another inspiring spread! Thanks for sharing :). You look amazing!!

Julie Kiefer said...

You look wonderful. What a great looking holiday, glad you all could be together. xoxo

Alisha said...

Wonderful!! You still amaze me, JJ. :)

Kendall Lawless said...

I just love you all so much. You are the most beautiful family, only to get even MORE beautiful in just a few weeks!!! Thanks for posting!!

Kelley said...

Wow! Everything looks amazing - especially you! The table setting and food look gorgeous...everything has your touch. :) The pics of you and Ty at the end are SO cute. So excited for that little boy!

Taylor K said...

You look so great! Meal looks delicious and family looks happy and healthy. Hooray! I had one meltdown too! But I'm not even pregnant and wasn't hosting. I did learn, however, that starting to prepare my side dishes at 1:00 a.m. is never a good idea. Miss you! xo