I last remember "jetting away" to Richmond, Virginia for Thanksgiving with my family in 1991, my freshman year of college. It was the first time I had seen them since July of that year, before I drove to Texas and then to college with a friend. I hugged my Mom harder than ever before and cried. I had no IDEA I'd miss them that much. Then I slept for most of the holiday. I hadn't slept much that whole semester up to that point, so I had a lot of sleep to catch up on.
2. What is your fondest birthday memory?
When I was 16, my sister planned a surprise party for me and then my family took some of my friends out to eat at Olive Garden, my favorite restaurant, for dinner. Another is when I was 21 and Brad took me to the zoo on a day date. But my favorite was probably the year I turned 24....I found out I was pregnant with my first baby. What a great birthday present! (better than the thrill of getting on a roller coaster!)
3. What names do you go by?
Sally, Sal, Sal-Gal, Sally Rae, Honey, Babe, Mommy, Mom, Mama, Mrs. Martin & Sassy (when I am acting like the three letters inside of that name.) :)
4. What do you look forward to most in the next six weeks?
4. What do you look forward to most in the next six weeks?
Having fun, relaxing times with family and friends. Making more memories with my kids. Watching Moriah experience Christmas and snow. Snuggling up with my honey next to the fire.
5. What is your favorite holiday tradition?
5. What is your favorite holiday tradition?
Being with my extended family, parents, siblings, uncles, aunts, cousins and all of the babies!!!
6. What are two activities you do after eating Thanksgiving Dinner?
Read the ads for Black Friday, watch the Cowboys, do a puzzle, take a nap, or all of the above.
7. What did your family do for Thanksgiving when you were a kid? Do you still do it? If not explain why.
7. What did your family do for Thanksgiving when you were a kid? Do you still do it? If not explain why.
We got together with my mom's family mostly. We still go around the table and say what we're most thankful for, then we eat a TON of carbs. We have Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, Reames noodles (but didn't this year), sweet potatoes, breads, pumpkin pie and leftovers for days. Then we play games and laugh. alot.
