Happy Thanksgiving.

I did have a happy Thanksgiving. But it was a crazy one too. I'm not quite sure how it happened but I was chosen to be the host for our holiday this year. I was glad that my family didn't have to do the driving this time, but I was really worried about my ability to be a good hostess. I tried to make sure we had sleeping surfaces for all 17 people, and to have all of the pies and foods everyone expects at Thanksgiving. I also wanted to show everyone a good time around Albuquerque, since no one had ever been here before.

Dinner turned out really yummy, everyone threw a hand in with the cooking. It took alot longer to make than we planned, but it was worth the wait. After dinner we finished it off with a candy-corn fight. I'm not sure how that got started, but I ended up with candy down my shirt, and all over the house. We put the kids to bed, including Abigail sleeping in my closet and the adults played games until the wee hours of the night. I think it was 2:30 when I hit the hay.

The next day we had plans to hike and visit a museum, but our plans were derailed by some pretty nasty stomach ailments and cold weather. We spent the whole day sleeping, playing more games, eating leftovers and watching movies. The next day there were still some who were feeling sick. But several of us ventured out to the Balloon museum.

I had so much fun with my family here. They were all great guests helping with cooking and cleaning and we laughed so much. I love getting together with my family, it is just fun. We will be gathering again in the Spring for Barbara's wedding and I can't wait.