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Thanksgiving Weekend 2019

By Courtney 44 Comments

Friends! How are you?! I’ve missed you, so let’s catch up!

First things first, Thanksgiving. It was great. Jay and I hosted our family this year, and although we’re a small group, it doesn’t mean we’re any less fun.

My mom made this adorable little turkey appetizer platter…isn’t it cute?!

P.S. – how amazing does my mom look?!? She’s been such an inspiration this past year, and I am SO proud of her! <3

Dinner included all of the usual suspects, and I made sure to load up on all sorts of carby goodness.

The boys thought they were so cool being able to sit at their own table.

And bonus…one of them actually ate a legit dinner! Even if we did have to call it chicken. ; )

After dinner included some football, both on the TV and live-and-in-person, thanks to Lucas’s latest obsession.

Don’t ask me about his outfit…I was not about to pick that battle.

And then, of course, dessert!

I made a delicious Brownie Heath Trifle, along with these Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars, which were awesome.

Everyone ended Thanksgiving with happy hearts and full bellies! <3

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Next came Black Friday. I don’t typically do the shopping in stores thing, but I actually braved the crowds and trekked out to the mall for a few things. It wasn’t all that bad, and I did score a few good deals.

By the time I got home, Jay already had the tree up and the boys were jumping out of their skin because dad said they had to wait to decorate it until I got home.

Go figure, they loved it for all of about 5 minutes, and then it was up to me to finish the rest. Which I did, but not until Saturday while the boys were out with my parents for a few hours and I got some quiet time to myself.

Ahhhhh.

We had our friends John and Tal over with their kiddos on Saturday night for some impromptu pizza and drinks. The kids always have a blast running around, having fun, and getting treats.

But I’d have to argue that the adults definitely have the most fun.

Fast-forward to Sunday, and our big snowstorm began!

Two school snow days and about 21 inches later, it’s finally over.

And I’m just saying…106 days until spring.

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December 4, 2019 Filed Under: Holidays, Thanksgiving Tagged With: cheesecake bars, thanksgiving, trifle

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. Jen says

    December 4, 2019 at 6:03 am

    Whoa- that's a ton of snow!! The cheesecake bars look SOOO good! Definitely going to have to make those!
    Reply
  2. Lisa says

    December 4, 2019 at 6:05 am

    Your mom looks great! Please pass on to her that she looks amazing! How did she do it? Looks like you had a great Thanksgiving weekend.
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      December 4, 2019 at 8:51 am

      Thanks, Lisa! She's been doing Weight Watchers :)
      Reply
  3. Meghan says

    December 4, 2019 at 6:06 am

    Your Mom looks AMAZING!!!!! Also, send some of that snow to Texas 😜😜
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      December 4, 2019 at 8:51 am

      Haha, I'd be more than happy to send some snow down your way!!
      Reply
  4. Sandra says

    December 4, 2019 at 6:24 am

    Looks like a fab thanksgiving with family : ). Your mum looks seriously AMAZING!!!!! Love your blog.. long time reader from Singapore : )
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      December 4, 2019 at 8:51 am

      Awww wow, thank you so much, Sandra!!!
      Reply
  5. Courtney says

    December 4, 2019 at 6:53 am

    Oh my gosh, your mom looks amazing! Good for her!
    Reply
  6. Jennifer says

    December 4, 2019 at 8:47 am

    Your mom looks incredible! How has she done it? Need some inspiration for Myself.
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      December 4, 2019 at 8:52 am

      Thanks, Jennifer! She's been doing Weight Watchers for the past year!!
      Reply
  7. Kari says

    December 4, 2019 at 8:52 am

    Before I scrolled down and read your comment about your mom, I had already said out loud to myself "wow, her mom looks fantastic!" Go mom go!
    Reply
  8. Lauren says

    December 4, 2019 at 9:02 am

    Your mom has always been so pretty but congrats to her on her health journey! her hair looks fabulous too :) Happy Thanksgiving!
    Reply
  9. Kelly Tschida says

    December 4, 2019 at 9:13 am

    Your mom looks amazing! And so do those desserts. Yummy! A small Thanksgiving sounds fantastic! I had to make mashed potatoes for 50 people this year. Needless to say my house was full of steam!
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      December 4, 2019 at 1:37 pm

      Holy crap, 50 people?!?! That's a lot of freakin potatoes lol!!
      Reply
  10. Jay says

    December 4, 2019 at 9:22 am

    Your mom looks so fantastic!!! So proud of her success.
    Reply
  11. Jen says

    December 4, 2019 at 9:32 am

    Your desserts, mom,tree,mom look fabulous!!!! Yes I said your mom twice because WOW 🤩!!! Amazing!! Good for her. You have an amazing momma!!! So good to hear from you. I live not far from Chicago and we don’t have that four letter bad word (yet). Hoping it melts soon for ya!!
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      December 4, 2019 at 1:37 pm

      Hahaha, she is awesome! Thanks, Jen!! :)
      Reply
  12. Tamara says

    December 4, 2019 at 9:32 am

    I never ever comment, but just had to say your Mom looks awesome! She should be so proud!
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      December 4, 2019 at 1:37 pm

      Thank you, Tamara!!
      Reply
  13. Taylor says

    December 4, 2019 at 9:36 am

    Your mom looks AMAZING!!! What an inspiration she is!!
    Reply
  14. Kimberly says

    December 4, 2019 at 10:17 am

    Your mom looks great! Congrats to her! I love your lantern. Where did you purchase it and was the candle included or what candle did you use?
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      December 4, 2019 at 1:38 pm

      Thanks Kim! Lantern is from Walmart a couple of years ago, and I'm pretty sure the candle was from Target (also a couple of years ago)!
      Reply
  15. Heather says

    December 4, 2019 at 11:20 am

    Holy crap, your mom looks awesome!! Good for her! Glad you enjoyed your Thanksgiving. I grew up in Syracuse, and man....I don't miss the weather.
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      December 4, 2019 at 1:39 pm

      Thanks, Heather!! And LOL, I wouldn't miss it either... :)
      Reply
  16. Mama Pat says

    December 4, 2019 at 1:16 pm

    Thank you all for the very kind comments. You’ve certainly made my day 😊
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      December 4, 2019 at 1:39 pm

      All of them are SO well deserved!!! <3
      Reply
    • Donna says

      December 4, 2019 at 6:23 pm

      Mama Pat, you do look AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!! I am a long time reader and you are and have been always BEAUTIFUL and a great mama to Courtney. Congrats on doing WW and all your obvious success. Happy Holidays to all of you. Courtney I LOVE YOUR BLOG, YOUR FAMILY and how real you always are. May 2020 be one of your very best in every way possible.
      Reply
  17. Chelsea says

    December 4, 2019 at 1:16 pm

    I didn't even recognize your mom!! She looks AMAZING! Good for her!! I bet you are so proud. :)
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      December 4, 2019 at 1:39 pm

      SO proud!!! <3
      Reply
  18. Julie says

    December 4, 2019 at 1:29 pm

    Happy holidays to your adorable little fam! Looks like you had an amazing weekend - thanks for updating us (we've missed you on the blog!). Also, even before I saw your note, I thought "wow, her mom looks incredible." Please pass along the compliments - I bet she feels even better than she looks!
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      December 4, 2019 at 1:39 pm

      Thank you, Julie!!!
      Reply
  19. Steph says

    December 4, 2019 at 2:20 pm

    Your mom looks incredible! Your living room looks so cozy with all the Christmas decs up, isn't that the best?? Also if you could share that trifle recipe that would be amazing....I am a Heath junkie :)
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      December 4, 2019 at 2:41 pm

      Thanks, Steph! I do love how cozy it feels with all of the decorations up <3 The trifle is SUPER easy...a box of brownies, a large box of instant chocolate pudding, 1 container of cool whip, and Heath bits. Just layer 'em all up!
      Reply
  20. Elly says

    December 4, 2019 at 5:10 pm

    The picture of your mom literally gave me chills. Oh my GOSH. Amazing!
    Reply
  21. Carrie says

    December 4, 2019 at 6:47 pm

    Yay! Glad to see you back. I have missed reading. I only read 2 blogs now and yours is one of them. Long time reader. I was reading before Lucas was born. Thanks for all you do. Your blog is not only inspiring, it's just plain out fun to read. Blessings to you.
    Reply
  22. Mary Burns says

    December 5, 2019 at 7:10 am

    Glad you all had a great Thanksgiving! Your lovely Mom looks amazing! So happy for her! I agree with the comment above, I wish you could send a bit of that snow to Texas!;)
    Reply
  23. Julie F says

    December 5, 2019 at 8:31 am

    Your mom looks great!!! You can tell her she's got lots of compliments. ANd plese keep the snow. Buffalo girl here. We only got a few inches of snow with some ice first.
    Reply
  24. Kate says

    December 5, 2019 at 11:22 am

    Your mom looks fabulous!! I just had a friend lose 20lbs on WW and I have to say I think it's one of the best programs out there! Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy the snow! I'm from Buffalo (now in Texas) and always miss it (some of it....haha) this time of year!
    Reply
  25. Molly says

    December 5, 2019 at 7:24 pm

    Your mom looks AMAZING! She should guest post about her experience. She is such an inspiration!
    Reply
  26. Michelle says

    December 5, 2019 at 10:30 pm

    Wow!!! Your mom looks like a million dollars. Your Dad to. We have been have enjoying 50 and upper 50's in KCMO. I am so prepared for winter I hope I have kept it at bay for awhile. 21 inches oh my gosh we would be paralyzed for days.
    Reply
  27. Lauren says

    December 6, 2019 at 4:17 pm

    My heart goes out to Jay! I lost my Mom almost 5 years ago shortly after Christmas - we spent Christmas Eve in the hospital with her. It gets easier but you never forget and there is always a hole in your heart (especially during the holidays). Hugs to your hubby! And yes, your mom looks AMAZING!
    Reply
  28. Teri says

    December 9, 2019 at 1:03 pm

    Your mom really does look amazing! It looks like a super fun holiday weekend. Your white sweatshirt is so cute, where did you get it?
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      December 17, 2019 at 1:02 pm

      Thanks, Teri! I actually shared the details about the fleece in a recent blog post! https://www.sweettoothsweetlife.com/two-new-cozy-tops-you-need-this-winter/
      Reply
  29. Teri says

    December 17, 2019 at 4:28 pm

    Awesome, thank you! 😊
    Reply

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