Hosting our 1st Thanksgiving Dinner Part V: 5 reasons why a Thankful Day was a Great Day...

Yes "we" and not "I" hosted our 1st Thanksgiving Dinner. My husband cut his 1st Turkey and helped out so much. We had 21 family and friends over for a wonderful Thanksgiving Dinner and of course the Football Game too!

1. The Turkey was a hit. My first time cooking a Turkey!I found a great recipe: Bacon Wrapped Turkey with Pear Cider Gravy.

2. I had fun planning everything from the picking out the Turkey Recipe, Appetizers, and Decorations!!!

3. I delegated and did not take on the whole Thanksgiving Dinner. We had a Potluck Thanksgiving Dinner. I just made the Turkey and Appetizers. I started to to make cupcakes too but forgot that the oven was going to be occupied by Mr. Turkey. I am so glad that I did not make them because we had more than enough desserts!!!

4.  I enjoyed every moment  and had fun with the family...many kodak moments!!!

5. I relaxed with the family as we enjoyed each-other and the big Football game!

Hosting My 1st Thanksgiving Dinner Part IV

Made my Centerpieces using: 

Leaves from the Backyard

I washed them with soap and water. Then I let them air dry

Used old glass vases (that my husband gave me flowers in) and crazy glue.

I glued them on leaving space in between the leaves.* I used latex gloves so that I would not get glue on my fingers

I placed a pumpkin candle in the vase that was leftover from Halloween.

I grabbed pears and apples from the fridge to place in another vase.



This is my Thanksgiving Centerpiece....price $0



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Hosting My 1st Thanksgiving Dinner Part III

1. Banner complete and hung
2. Grocery Shopping Complete
3. Turkey in the fridge thawing out
4. Picked Centerpieces
5. Searching for cute cupcakes for the big Turkey Day....

Hosting My 1st Thanksgiving Dinner Part I

Hosting my First Thanksgiving Dinner this year! I am really excited about hosting and just spending time with family. First thing on the list is picking a simple, easy, and affordable centerpiece for the table. I am stuck between Fruit Centerpieces and spelling out GIVING THANKS. I think I will go with both some how...