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How was your Thanksgiving weekend?

Our Thanksgiving was lovely–no cooking, no cleaning–I think I’m going to make this a new family tradition.

We lazed around in the morning, then spent the afternoon exploring one of the many parks in San Antonio. The thing is, we’re outdoorsy people & love to take our kids to parks to let them just run around & explore, but it’s just been too dang hot to go out. Finally things have cooled down, so we’re able to get out & enjoy all of the nature around us.  This particular park had a wilderness trail. As you can see, things are still green here, & the weather is just about perfect–fresh, crisp, most days in the 60’s or 70’s. We went to a buffet, then later attended a Thanksgiving get together at the home of one of Joseph’s co-workers.

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Best of Edible Holiday Gifts: 10 amazing vegan & gluten-free recipes

One of my favorite movies is Elf.

I love Will Ferrel, but many of his characters are just plain raunchy. But in Elf (as in Stranger than Fiction), he’s fantastic. So funny (although his character in Stranger than Fiction is not outright funny like in Elf, just interesting, & the humor is a bit more understated).

 {elf quote repinned from cande pop to my holiday board}

Elf encompasses the goodness of Christmas & it’s just fun to watch.

And glory be, it’s one of those “kid” movies that I can actually sit through. I think the thing I love most about Buddy the elf (played by Ferrel), is that he is incredibly generous & giving (after all, he’s an elf). I think that’s the best part of Christmas–it helps bring out our generous & giving natures.

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Happy Thanksgiving

American friends, hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.

We’ll be enjoying the day without any cooking, fuss, or clean-up.

Just lots of family time & good eats at the Vegeria Thanksgiving buffet.

Hope you can take a moment & reflect on all the good things in your life.