'Twas an eventful Thanksgiving week for me! I already wrote about coming to Tulsa on Wednesday to see Pentatonix (excellent) and getting to catch up with Laura, Tiffany, Chet, Sarah, and Steve that day! Thanksgiving Thursday was Salt Grass lunch with the fam (minus J&K who were with Josh), followed by a movie with Dad and Triston and a restful dinner at home (just me, not at all sad about it).
Black Friday was our big Thanksgiving celebration with Dad's side of the family, hosted by Justin and Anna! (Our first big get-together since this one in 2019). Here's a picture of the kids from oldest to youngest, minus Triston and Carter, who I'm sure would've thought they were too old to join this group. I love that it is bookended by two sets of twins!
Most of the fam came by to see my new house for a bit before going to the Peavlers, so that was fun!
Saturday, Kristin joined me for the OSU game!! I had to grab a picture with Pistol Pete!
We accidentally went to the wrong floor, but they gave us special tickets to be able to use both floors, which came in handy when we were grabbing free candy from a few different stations. lol
It was an 11am game, so they served breakfast and lunch and dessert... cheesy hashbrown casserole, waffles, white cheddar mac n' cheese, pulled pork sandwiches, nachos, Snickers ice cream bars, and more! We stayed inside for most of the game. I got a picture to commemorate Kristin "waving the wheat" after OSU's last touchdown, and we left just after singing Friends in Low Places one last time in the 4th quarter -- it was OSU's last home game this season, and I'm grateful we got to go enjoy it!!
It rained through our entire drive both ways, and on our walk back to the car, my glasses fogged up and I got soaked (in spite of my cute rain jacket).
I took Kristin home then went to my house and changed into dry clothes... then I got back in the car pretty much immediately to drive to Tulsa for the second time that week for Friendsgiving!! Chet felt that it was a hot mess, but I enjoy smaller groups and was happy I came!
Something that makes me happy -- This was Friendsgiving #11, and it was attended by 11 people, comprised of four different families (four kids there, two more on the way)...
Friendsgiving #1 was also attended by 11 people, single friends from 11 different families. Each of us have moved at least once since this photo was taken in 2012. The group dynamics have changed and shifted drastically, as all small groups tend to do. There have been engagements, weddings, children, moves, career changes, health issues, changing lifegroups, and relational ups and downs, not to mention a global pandemic! But this tradition has held strong, and I am super grateful for it! (I also love that Chet, Karli, Jeff, Kelly, and I were there for both events - the "Mockey Little Christmas" crew going strong! lol)
I laughed a lot when I looked up and saw this over their balcony!
Mockey and the boys! lol
We had tacos, chips and queso, rice, pies, whipped cream, and brownies! And we all went around saying what we were thankful for - each person taking their time since it was a smaller crowd. Tate mentioned trains, trees, leaves, and Parker's OSU hoodie on his gratitude list, and that all made me happy! Then we got a few photos. Fun!!
The Mosses offered me their guest room, and I am very thankful for their generosity and kindness there! But I didn't have all my stuff, so I made one last rainy drive home on Saturday, then rode with Mom on my 3rd Tulsa trip for the week on Sunday, coming to help decorate the Keller Williams office, per Chet's request! This = an ornament chandelier Mom made!
A few pictures of the work in progress...
We went with Chet's plan to make it a "winter wonderland" with an elegant flocked tree with white, gold, silver, and champagne decor! It turned out better than I expected, but I won't be veering away from color anytime soon. lol
We ran out of the fun white curly stuff, but one more layer of that, and this tree will be complete!!
Mom glued those ornaments, etc. onto the ring to make this table centerpiece, as well!
The garland and wreath... it all turned out great! Chet did all the ladder work, and I applaud him for that! It was nice to see Mom's vision come together from the ground level this time! lol
I decided to get a quick photo just as we were all about to leave, and I just love it!! The Mueckes and the Wilsons - cuteness! ❤
It was over 11 hours of Tulsa/Stillwater travel for me this week, but all very worth it -- and it gave me loads of audiobook, podcasts, and music time, which I always appreciate!! And that's all for my weekend recap!
May you believe that God exists,
and that He is a rewarder of those who sincerely seek Him!
and that He is a rewarder of those who sincerely seek Him!
(Hebrews 11:6)
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