#63. A Family Thanksgiving

#63. A Family Thanksgiving

This year, I have grown closer to my family. I am not sure if it because of my dad's death, or the growth I have experienced in my own life, but we are getting close again. It isn't as hard to visit. For a few years, I felt like I would take steps back when I went to Arkansas. I felt like I was the quiet, shy girl I was when I was growing up. 

For the first time in years, I felt confident in who I was going in to the holiday season. It has been a rough and challenging year, but I am stronger than I've ever been. The time spent with them was amazing. I loved every minute of it. 

I ended up not having to work the night before Thanksgiving, so I drove down after I got off. My aunt and uncle offered to house me for the night, so I met them at their house. Once I arrived, my mom was there and the four of us went to dinner. We went to Houlihans in Rogers. It was interesting going to a different Houlihans than where I work. Especially one not in the same franchise as my store. It was really good though. I like mine better, but I'm bias. 

Afterward, we walked around Cabela's for a bit before heading back to their house. When we got back we prepped some food for lunch the next day before watching some TV. 

The next day, my aunt and I woke up early to put the turkey in the oven and start getting things ready. It was good to just help her and hang out. After a while, the rest of the family started showing up. It was a lot of fun to see everyone. They all had questions about me, my life, and the boyfriend. Which I was happy to answer. ;)

Later on that evening I headed back to Springfield for work the next day. All in all it was a fantastic trip.