The Holidays Are Here!

We put up our Christmas tree this weekend! I had several people tell me that was crazy. We usually put it up the day after Thanksgiving anyway, so it's only a few days earlier. I don't see the big deal. I am a big holiday person and I am definitely not skipping over Thanksgiving! It's one of my favorites. We have turkeys all over our house thanks to all the crafts Zeke has done at school this month. My Mom's group is meeting for a Thanksgiving carry-in and with all of Zeke's Thanksgiving stuff at school, it's kind of like we're having week long festivities! Our typical Thanksgiving Day activities are as follows:
I'll be getting up with the baby early Thursday morning and watch the parade with her and Zeke, whenever he rolls out of bed. I've watched the parade every year as far back as I can remember. Zeke loves to see the marching bands and of course, the balloons! While we're watching, I'll also be making my desserts! Then we'll head down to my Aunt's and the whole family will meet for lunch. This year I'm also going to try & get everyone at my Aunt's to say a little something that they are thankful for. I'd like to start that as a tradition. Then of course the next day, we will be doing our Black Friday shopping! The hubby & I always have someone watch the kids on that day so we can go out shopping and laugh at the crowds of idiots - and maybe find a few deals! ;) What are your traditions for Thanksgiving, if you have any?

(Zeke with his turkey hat!)