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Thanksgiving Week and Black Friday Traditions

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By Rebecca Duerrwaechter
I hope everyone had a happy Thanksgiving! Even though last week was Thanksgiving it was still very productive.


Lando's cat grass finally grew back. His old grass was getting old so I tossed it and grew a new batch. He was so happy to have his grass back again!

Monday morning was pretty cold so I decided to go on a walk. I love walking or running in cold weather. The sun coming through the clouds was so beautiful. It started to rain just as I turned the corner to get on my street. Talk about good timing!


Lando creeping outside.


Hobby Lobby was having a great sale on trees. This one is much nicer than the ones I was looking at at Walmart and it was cheaper too! It was a bit difficult to get into my car but one of the employees helped me out.


Tuesday I went to the shelter to see if the had any applications for me to fill out for a volunteer position. I filled one out, talked the person who was head of volunteering and I start next Tuesday (29 of November)! I'm so excited!


Wednesday it was a bit chilly again so I decided to go for another walk. The view from my neighborhood is so beautiful!


Thanksgiving day I spent some time vacuuming and steaming the floors so I could put the tree up.


I had a panini for lunch! Peppered tofurkey, tomato, onion, daiya cheddar cheese, and just mayo.


Lando making sure I set the tree up correctly.


Thanksgiving day we decorated the house, watched Christmas movies, and then for Thanksgiving supper we went out to eat at Golden Corral. Almost every Thanksgiving we go out to eat at a buffet restaurant. It's just easier that way so I don't have to spend hours cooking and then cleaning dishes when it's just the two of us.


Our tree next to the fire place looks so cozy.


On Black Friday we never go out shopping. Instead, we decorate the outside of the house! Friday I got all the lights up. Saturday and Sunday I did spend some time outside making some minor adjustments such as changing the location of the solar panels for the solar lights and changing the placements of the lawn ornaments.
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