Okay, I know it...I'm way behind again. Oh well, maybe this whole blog thing isn't for me if I need to be timely. :) I am going to have to do this blog in two parts because apparently it is too long.
So for Thanksgiving we originally were just going to stay in Dallas but the closer it got the more I was sad that we weren't going to be around any family. So, the Sunday before Thanksgiving we decided to go to Nashville. It feels like it's becoming a tradition to do a Hough/Nelson (even though we were the only Nelsons there this year) Thanksgiving. It was a riot and I'm SO GLAD that we went.
We did a ton of fun things while we were there. We stayed in Julianne's new house (which was beautiful...I should have gotten a few pictures of just the house) and it was like a big sleepover because Marriann slept there, Derek slept there, Katherine and her boyfriend Tony slept there (their place was full with his family who was in town) and Marabeth, Michael, and Aiden stayed a few nights as well. I sure enjoy being around a big family!!! The party never ends...
We got there on Wednesday and just hung out which was nice. We helped Marriann do some shopping and we visited Katherine at work (the spa). That night we went to see Tony's band play at a bar called "Losers". His band was great! We dance, enjoyed the great music, and even played some shuffleboard.
Thanksgiving was perfect. There was, of course, PLENTY of good food. One of Tony's friends had smoked a turkey and deep fried a turkey for us. Yummy. The house was filled with friends and family. Michael's parents came over and Tony's parents, sister and her kids came too. Now, you know how I love playing games and luckily nearly everyone was up for the challenge so we got in some Apples to Apples, Scattergories, and BIG BOOTY!
Originally we were just going to stay until Friday morning but we were having such a great time and felt so included by the Houghs. Plus, quite a few people made a point of asking us to stay especially for the big event that was going to happen on Saturday night.... So, we extended our trip and I was so glad that we did!
On Friday we went to the movies and saw The Blind Side and then a Parade of Homes was going on literally across the stress from Julianne's house so we all walked through those. The houses were beautiful but I really don't care for homes that are so over decorated. Peter and I did see a few things we loved, like a really great porch setup with outside furniture and stuff, so hopefully someday we can create that for ourselves if we ever buy a house (...grrr....stupid short sell...).
Saturday was the PARTY DAY. In the morning we went to the spa and I got a facial by Katherine(heaven) and my haircut. Then after Kat was done working, we all went shopping for our costumes. More to come on that in the next post...
So for Thanksgiving we originally were just going to stay in Dallas but the closer it got the more I was sad that we weren't going to be around any family. So, the Sunday before Thanksgiving we decided to go to Nashville. It feels like it's becoming a tradition to do a Hough/Nelson (even though we were the only Nelsons there this year) Thanksgiving. It was a riot and I'm SO GLAD that we went.
We did a ton of fun things while we were there. We stayed in Julianne's new house (which was beautiful...I should have gotten a few pictures of just the house) and it was like a big sleepover because Marriann slept there, Derek slept there, Katherine and her boyfriend Tony slept there (their place was full with his family who was in town) and Marabeth, Michael, and Aiden stayed a few nights as well. I sure enjoy being around a big family!!! The party never ends...
We got there on Wednesday and just hung out which was nice. We helped Marriann do some shopping and we visited Katherine at work (the spa). That night we went to see Tony's band play at a bar called "Losers". His band was great! We dance, enjoyed the great music, and even played some shuffleboard.
Thanksgiving was perfect. There was, of course, PLENTY of good food. One of Tony's friends had smoked a turkey and deep fried a turkey for us. Yummy. The house was filled with friends and family. Michael's parents came over and Tony's parents, sister and her kids came too. Now, you know how I love playing games and luckily nearly everyone was up for the challenge so we got in some Apples to Apples, Scattergories, and BIG BOOTY!
Katherine and Tony
Derek always keeping us entertained
Getting ready to play games
Julianne sprucing up her tree
Cracking up at old Saturday Night Live clips
Thanksgiving was Marabeth's birthday so we had to find some candles for her to blow out!
Originally we were just going to stay until Friday morning but we were having such a great time and felt so included by the Houghs. Plus, quite a few people made a point of asking us to stay especially for the big event that was going to happen on Saturday night.... So, we extended our trip and I was so glad that we did!
On Friday we went to the movies and saw The Blind Side and then a Parade of Homes was going on literally across the stress from Julianne's house so we all walked through those. The houses were beautiful but I really don't care for homes that are so over decorated. Peter and I did see a few things we loved, like a really great porch setup with outside furniture and stuff, so hopefully someday we can create that for ourselves if we ever buy a house (...grrr....stupid short sell...).
Saturday was the PARTY DAY. In the morning we went to the spa and I got a facial by Katherine(heaven) and my haircut. Then after Kat was done working, we all went shopping for our costumes. More to come on that in the next post...
Derek, Katherine, Julianne, Marriann, Peter and I - having lunch
Sunday we met with Kat, Marabeth, and Aiden for a family style southern lunch- yummy. Then we all went to the movie "The Incredible Mr. Fox" (or something like that, I didn't care for the movie at all so I've pretty much tried to put it out of my head). Before she took us to the airport, Marabeth drove us around downtown so we were able to look at some of the famous Nashville sights.
It was a great visit with family and I look forward to going back to Nasvhille!
Enjoyed it? YES Do it again? YES!
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