I know it’s a little early to start talking about Thanksgiving, but this year is going to be a first for us, so I thought I’d share. It all started a few months ago when I got an e mail from my cousin-in-law asking what we normally do for Thanksgiving. She and my cousin and their two boys live in Maryland, but wanted to come spend Thanksgiving with us. I was very excited, luckily she and I are both planners, so we started planning right away. As other members of the family heard what was going on, things started to snowball.

What started as a total of 9 people eating at our very modest home for Thanksgiving dinner, has grown to over 20 people coming from all over the country. Arkansas, Ohio, Maryland (of course we already knew that one), and possibly even Alaska. Wow.

To add to the excitement of having so many people over, this is the very first Thanksgiving we have EVER hosted in our home. In fact, it’s the first Thanksgiving I’ve ever hosted, period. I’ve always gone to someone else’s house, friends or family.

It’s going to be crowded, but I can’t wait. I just know we’re all going to have a blast! Here’s the best part, my cousin is an awesome cook and is going to do most of the cooking. And I’m more than willing to turn over my kitchen!!! I have a feeling this is going to be the best Thanksgiving ever!!