Thanksgiving 2013

Hey guys! Well I hope you all are doing well after a night of feasting. I think the tryptophan in the turkey is still working on me, I am about as tired and lazy as they come today. We had such a great holiday though, and I thought I would share some of it with you. We have all of our family gatherings at my mother's house. I live about an hour and a half away from my family and I never get to see them as often as I'd like to. It was so nice preparing food for them to enjoy, and then spending the evening together.

I spent the first half of my day in the kitchen baking. I love to cook, but I don't really bake all that often. I decided to make 2 desserts and 1 side: Pumpkin Cheesecake with Sour Cream Topping, Caramel Pecan Apple Pie, and Baked Ziti. As far as the Baked Ziti goes, I wanted to bring a side that was a little different. Something aside from the usual turkey/dressing/sweet potatoes/etc. Luckily everything seemed to turn out great! Oh yeah, I also baked some Oatmeal Cranberry Walnut cookies (in a pack from the grocery store that you break apart and bake, not handmade).

Is it just me or do you prefer things be labeled so you know what they are??? My aunt thought it was just hilarious that I labeled everything I made....I think she was just jealous I thought of it and she didn't! Love you, Timber Sue!!! Hehe.

My sidekick in the kitchen. A constant companion.

On my way to my mom's. So excited!

Random family shot. Turned out blurry but I love it so.
On me: Shirt: Walmart, Scarf: J-Crew

The Diva and the Rockstar - internet sensations of the family! Have you seen this face on a new commercial? Keep your eyes open, you will (:

MOTD: Tarte Clean Slate primer, Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation, Ben Nye Banana Powder, NYX HD concealer, Laura Mercier eyeshadow primer in Wheat, Nars Laguna bronzer, Nars Albatross highlighter, Tarte AC blush in Darling, Maybelline Define-a-brow and brow powder, MAC Viva Glam VI, Stila 'In the Light' palette, Loreal Lacquer Liner in black, UD 24/7 in Junkie, Rimmel ScandalEYES in Nude, Loreal Butterfly Effect Mascara.

Hope you guys enjoyed and I hope your Thanksgiving was as lovely as mine was. Days spent with family show you how truly blessed you are. Thanks for stopping by and please come again soon. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!!xoxo