More Thanksgiving

Cupcake's Nana (the hub's mom) was here for Thanksgiving as well. Beyond our local meal we had so much fun being able to share the holiday with family. I was especially thankful to have her help in the kitchen. She taught me quite a few new things but my favorites were the pie crusts and honey whole wheat bread.

On Friday morning we went straight into Christmas mode by braving the Black Friday crowds with a tot in tow. We wanted a Christmas tree that would fit appropriately into our new home and the sales on that Friday were so darn good we figured three adults could handle one precious one and a 9 ft tree.

Cupcake was a little confused as to why a try suddenly appeared in our house (we put it up during nap) but after letting her get a closer look she accepted it. The following day when we put the ornament on during nap she came down thrilled to see that the tree was pretty and that the tree had toys. I'm proud that my cupcake likes pretty things and fun!!


Nana brought some presents so we could celebrate an early Christmas. This year Cupcake loves to open presents!
We also made a trip to the Mall for some indoor fun on one of the cold days. Nana took Cupcake on a carousel ride. I'm not sure who had more fun....


It was really sweet for Nana to make another trip here so that we did not have to brave the crazy Thanksgiving travels. Cupcake had so much fun with her "Nina" On the day she left, Nina left a note for Cupcake explaining why she wasn't there anymore. Here's her video reaction:


Thanks for everything Nana!