Happy Thanksgiving To All!

Well, we did it!  Another successful Thanksgiving!  But this one was a bit different.  Instead of lounging on the couch, reading Thanksgiving circulars and watching football and the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade, we were a but more "involved."  See, Caden doesn't really like to lounge.  He's not too keen on staying in one place for too long.  A rambler, he is!  But, I wouldn't have had it any other way!  Sure, I was beat by the end of it all, but it was worth it because Chumbie really started walking!  He took a step two weeks ago, but this time, it was ON!  We were fortunate enough to catch it on video, as well!

And so, we ate like kings.  Fried turkey, Turduckhen, ham, green bean casserole, corn casserole, cranberry sauce (my fave), candied yams, mash potatoes, crescent rolls, apple butter pumpkin pie and pumpkin cheesecake!  Whew!  And it was good, too, yall!  We spent the Holiday with Gigi and Pipi, Bunny and Paw, and my grandma, Meme!  We also got to spend Friday with our good friend, Brittany! 

And the table was set........ Notice Chumbie's cute travel high chair in the corner!  Travis even taped his plate down!

The loot

Chumbie feasted on all the Thanksgiving goodies

My Plate....and yes, that's definitely some Pink Lemonade!

On Friday, we continued with tradition by going up to College Station, TX to visit Santa's Wonderland, take our Christmas picture and enjoy some big ol' steaks from The Somerville Steak House. 

Last year we took our picture in front of the giant Aggie Ring in front of the Association of Former Students on the A&M Campus.  This year, we decided to do that same.  The ring is an exact replica of the Aggie Ring that every Senior recieves!  The Aggie Ring is one of the most well known Aggie symbols across the world!  In every nation, Aggies will recognize each other just from the ring worn on their finger.  Travis and I both wear ours proudly!  Visit http://www.aggienetwork.com/ring/history.aspx to learn more about the Aggie Ring!  Our good friend, Brittany, came with us this year!  Aunt BB took some great pics with Chumbie! 

This year there was a bit of a break in tradition.  The Somerville Steak House closed their doors a couple of months ago.  Located in a tiny town 20 minutes from College Station, The Somerville Steak House was a well-known establishment among Aggies!  It was an old house, probably not even 1000 square feet, turned into a restaurant where they served the freshest steaks!  Seriously.  The cows were actually in the back!  Served with country sides, the steaks were no less than GIGANTIC.  I guess the economy hit them... Who knows.  But, we did find a suitable substitute, Sodolak's Beefmasters in College Station.  Owned by the same family as The Somerville Steak House, Sodolak's was equally amazing!  Caden LOVED his mashed potatoes and chicken tenders!

Lastly, we visited Santa's Wonderland, which is a HUGE light display where you can drive or take a hayride through over 3 millions lights!  It's gorgeous!  Then, you can make your way into the little town at the end with cute stores and booths!  They also have some of the best kettle corn and hot chocolate!  Each year, the displays gets bigger and better!  This year, we took a hayride through the lights!  And it was COLD!  Thursday evening the temperature plummeted over 20 degrees in two hours!  By Friday, it was downright frigid....well for us Texans, anyway.

We don't often get snow here in College Station, so a snow machine helps set the Christmas mood!

This Thanksgiving, I'm thankful for my family, my wonderful and supporting husband, my son and my friends.  I'm thankful that I've been able to watch this miracle, my Caden, grow this year!  I'm thankful for so many things that there is just not enough room to write it all here.  Thank you, Lord, for blessing me with so many wonderful miracles and gifts.