Happy day after Thanksgiving everyone! I just wanted to get updates on how all of your days went! Mine was crazy!

We had to do the dual family thing this year. My bf's mom was having turkey dinner at 12:30 and then we were due at my grandma's for ham at 2:00. Well of course nothing ever goes as planned! My bf's parents had a friend over who lost his mom recently, so luckily he wasn't alone for the holiday. But he had to be to work at 2pm clear across town. Well he brought some white zinfendel which was his mom's favorite so we could all toast her. He drinks a lot, but my bf's parents haven't drank in years. Well, we ended up opening the bottles just before dinner was ready, and his parents got toasty in a hurry! It was so much fun! They were all dancing around to blaring oldies music and then we all slacked on the dinner, sitting around drinking wine and telling stories. Dinner ended up not ready until about 1:30, so their friend was late to work and my bf and I were way late to my grandma's. I wish we could have stayed with his parents! My family acted miffed that we were so late and my dad and his girlfriend left right as we got there. My grandma was unhappy because no one would let her do anything even though her knee is much better. Fun thing was that today is my bf's birthday, so grandma had me sneak a card in and she gave him money, and so did my dad! We were way shocked that my dad was actually thoughtful.

*Ah!* Bf just called and he's getting off work earlier than expected so we can go to a football game! I haven't gone birthday shopping yet! I just got paid today! Yikes! Hehehe. I better wrap this up!

Anyway, the day was pretty much shot once we got to grandmas. My aunt made feel really bad because she started puting down my clothes. I was wearing a nice brown top with embroidered flowers, and a brown over shirt with black pants and brown boots. She went off about how black and brown don't match, and my outfit had no style. She's never talked to me this way. I went off and said, "Sorry I can't run out to Lands End and buy nice things like you do! I could have warn my signature black shirt and ripped up jeans!" She made me feel so bad you all!!!! I always try to look my best for family functions. I can't help it that I can't afford clothes! Anyway, my bf told me several times even before that happened that I looked beautiful, and he said it again on the way home. So he made it better.

Aside from that, we had a great day, especially at his parent's house. I hope you all had a wonderful day as well! I have to go get birthday stuff! Wish me luck!

Love you all, and so thankful for you!!!!!
Rayna