Last year I made a wonderful memory over Thanksgiving holiday.

My oldest son lives in Florida and he is going to the University of Central Florida. I decided last year to drive my other son down to Florida to visit him over Thanksgiving.

I rented a condo and packed my car full of food. My youngest son joked with my other son that I had packed the whole house and he was sure there was a bed tucked in the back of my Hyundai Elantra. (He didn’t say anything about a kitchen sink though. lol)

We arrived and unloaded the car. It was chillier than I had expected but we spent some time at the pool trying desperately to catch some rays.

I brought my son his Christmas gifts. The one item I was proudest of was a shirt I had bought for him at H&M. It was the most impressive piece of clothing I have ever seen in my whole life and it only cost $30.00.

While we were there I took them and some of their friends to the beach for a picnic. It was humorous because it was so cold and windy.

We also went Black Friday shopping which has become a tradition for me and my sons. We got up early and headed out in the dark of the night to shop at an outlet mall.

We went to Brooks brothers and I bought some boat shoes for my son that were amazing.

I like to buy quality clothing for my children. I don’t spend a lot but I don’t buy junk. Junk isn’t worth the money you spend because it doesn’t last.

Last year was the first year I decided to inject my turkey with a seasoning solution and it was so moist it fell off of the bones.

I had so much fun on that trip and I cherish the memory.

This year will be different. I don’t have the money to travel but my youngest son will be at my house for Thanksgiving. My daughter will be spending the holiday with some friends.

I sent my son in Florida a care package full of food so I know his tummy will be happy and he is spending the holiday with his girlfriend’s family.

I hope that everyone has a happy Thanksgiving and if you are traveling I pray you arrive safely. I hope that this year Thanksgiving will be a cherished memory  for everyone.