I guess I’m a grown up now. I’m having Thanksgiving at my house for the first time EVER and cooking my first Turkey. It’s big news!
I’m going to google what size turkey to buy for all these people and get it tomorrow. It’s official.
I decorated the table over the weekend. I had some unwelcome help from Annie. She was so very interested in tablecloths and runner. 
Last week, Chad and I gathered beautiful leaves in the woods and dipped them in paraffin wax and I hung them in our windows and scattered them along the table runners. I also gathered a few other finds in the woods and used in the center piece. Pinecones, moss, acorns, buckeyes, and bought some pretty pears at the store.
I hung some of the waxed leaves from the chandelier with slips of cardstock with gifts I am thankful for stamped on them. God, Family, Friends, Freedom, Beauty, things we all are thankful for. 
I used the wax leaves at the place settings and embellished it with a stamp that says “with gratitude” and tied a little twine with 2 little tiny pinecones hot glued to the ends that I gathered off my trees. 
Table set so now the baking begins… wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family and blessing to you. 
Katey
PS: If you want to wax leaves. See this post by Clover Lane Blog. It is very easy and fun for all ages.
Katey, you are so very creative and smart. I will never stop saying this. You are wonderful and I congratulate you with having grown up :). Love you very very much. Natasha
Thank you Natasha! I wish you were here gathered around our table. Miss you.
I went with your grandparents to help your mother collect fall leaves when she was in the first grade. It was a nice adventure. They, and we, loved your mother a much as she now loves you.
That is a sweet story. I will ask mom if she remembers. Fall is her favorite!! Have a wonderful thanksgiving!
Your mother said the turkey was great and the decorations were very special. You have a great family.
First-time Thanksgiving Hostess – Congratulations! A definite milestone in a woman’s life. With your decorating & earlt prep -You are off to an excellent start! The turkey really isn’t as fearsome as we make it before having conquered it. It will be great! (Your decorating is always special, & it is fun to see what you’ve done. Like the inclusion of the waxed leaves with your Thankful notes. Thanks for the tip/link.) Wishing you an especially beautiful First Thanksgiving Dinner in your home this year! Blessings to you & your farmily.
how lovely everything looks!! can’t wait to be a part of the family dinner! really do love the waxed leaves and the items for which we are thankful. you are a dear. and I know it will all be delicious!!! I am really looking forward to the warmth of your home and the people who will be there. love, mom
I can’t wait!! Thank you!
What a treat that is waiting us all. Being together in the warmth of your presence with all the family. Indeed the Lord has blessed us all. Celebrating His Love and our life in Him.
Well said! Looking forward to our time together!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your sweet fam. Hope your day is extra special. Your table is so beautiful! Can’t wait to see what you do for Christmas! Don’t worry, the turkey is a breeze. If you have any questions, call me! Hope to see you soon. Love to you all, Nancy
Thank you Nancy! You are so sweet!! To brine or not to brine?!? Have a great thanksgiving with your loved ones!!
Happy Thanksgiving to you & your family! It looks like you’re well-prepared and everything is so lovely. You are blessed!
Thank you Frankie! I hope your thanksgiving is filled with blessings too!
Thank you! I hope your thanksgiving is full of blessings too.
Adorable napkin decorations…I love it!
Beautiful and wish I could have had a plate at that beautiful table. You are so clever, much love.