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Thanksgiving Dinner Melts, Elf, & Christmas Decorating

By Courtney 17 Comments

Whew! It has been a busy day of decorating over here in this house! :shock:

Of course, before getting started I had to pop Elf into the DVD player…it’s my favorite movie to decorate to!

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Before getting the tree started, I put out some of our other decorations. Unfortunately, I’m not going to be able to use them all, since I’ve lost a good amount of decorating space with the kitchen demo…but I made sure to put out my faves. :)

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I bought this post with the kitty on it last year at a craft fair because it reminded me so much of Cody. :) And I actually picked up the snowman today while out running errands…isn’t he cute??

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It was almost time to start the tree, but FIRST…my absolute favorite Thanksgiving leftovers meal was ready to be had:

My “Thanksgiving Dinner Melt”

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Oh yes my friends! That is a monster of a grilled sandwich, complete with:

  • Leftover turkey
  • Cranberry sauce
  • Leftover “special stuffing”
  • Provolone cheese

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I look forward to this sandwich every year…probably just as much as the original meal itself. It’s soooo good. Hubby tried one too and he was quite impressed! :)

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After getting some fuel in the belly, it was time to tackle the tree!

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And of course somebody else had to get in on the action…

“Wherrrrre’s Cody?!?”

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I love going through and looking at all of our ornaments. Some are just plain silly…

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But so many carry such great memories!

Such as this ornament that dates way back to when my grandmother was younger…

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And this one from our honeymoon last year. Well, actually this year. Wow, this is actually going to be our first Christmas as hubby & wife…how fun! :mrgreen:

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Finally, after 2 rounds of watching Elf…the tree was complete!

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You like?? :)

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Now that the tree is finished, time to do a little more clean up, then this gal is headed to bed. Gotta get up bright and early to work on some more kitchen stuff!

Goodnight Everyone! :)

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November 26, 2010 Filed Under: Decorating, Dinner Tagged With: Christmas tree, Cody, decorating, ornaments, Thanksgiving leftovers

About Courtney

I'm a working mom of two beautiful little boys, Lucas and Alex, and I began writing Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life in April 2010. I enjoy chronicling my love of food (healthy and indulgent!), baking, motherhood, fitness, fashion, and everything in between!

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Comments

  1. tat says

    November 26, 2010 at 9:51 pm

    such a beautiful tree! elf is one of my favorites, but I actually decorated mine while watching "Sweet Home Alabama." It has nothing to do with Christmas, but I just love the movie. I usually watch it while wrapping gifts, but this year I was in the mood to decorate while it was on!
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    • Courtney says

      November 26, 2010 at 9:58 pm

      Still a good choice in movies! I must get my tree decorating skills from someone pretty talented... ;)
      Reply
  2. Ashley says

    November 26, 2010 at 10:48 pm

    Aww, cute tree! The melt looks outstanding..wish I would have scooped up more leftovers! :)
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  3. Laurie @ Cookies 'n Cardio says

    November 26, 2010 at 10:55 pm

    That is my favorite part about Thanksgiving... the leftover sandwich! I make mine the same way without the cheese, I may have to give that a try!
    Reply
  4. Di @ http://thetreadmilldiaries.com/ says

    November 26, 2010 at 11:02 pm

    The Tree looks wonderful. Nice job. I think it's so funny how cats are obsessed with Xmas trees. If mine aren't climbing it, they have to hide underneath the tree skirt.
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  5. leashieloo says

    November 26, 2010 at 11:06 pm

    Your tree is so pretty and I love your decorations. I'm getting so excited for Christmas, I'm dusting off the decor and hope to have everything up by Sunday. Yay!
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  6. Jessy (squeezetheday) says

    November 27, 2010 at 1:53 am

    *drools* I really want that sandwich now! ;)
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  7. movesnmunchies says

    November 27, 2010 at 2:34 am

    the tree is gorgeous! you are so efficient to decorate already! .. we have that starbucks ornament too haha
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  8. squigglefloey says

    November 27, 2010 at 4:22 am

    Ah, I can't wait to decorate a mini xmas tree when I go back home for break. I'd consider doing it now, but I'll probably be more relaxed and in the mood after finals :) Beautiful tree (and sandwich) hehehe :)
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  9. Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine says

    November 27, 2010 at 7:16 am

    Ahh I want to decorate so badly!! We always get fresh trees so we have to wait a few more weeks to buy it. Looks great!!
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  10. Natalia Baage says

    November 27, 2010 at 8:49 am

    The tree's very pretty! Glad to see you had fun doing it! :)
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  11. CaSaundra says

    November 27, 2010 at 9:21 am

    The tree turned out great--I think all cats are infatuated with Christmas trees..ours used to attempt climbing to the top! :-P
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  12. Amy @ Second City Randomness says

    November 27, 2010 at 10:55 am

    Lovin' the tree! And I cracked up at the Starbucks ornament... ahahahaha!
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  13. Holly says

    November 28, 2010 at 4:04 pm

    AWWW first as husband & wife?! LOVE IT! :D I always think you guys got married years ago, but I totally forgot it was THIS year, how crazy!? Your tree looks fantastic & Cody sure does seem to enjoy as well ;)
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