Trying to figure out if it is indeed possible to gain 10 pounds in three days. I don't own a scale. I threw it out about two years ago. Yep, into the trash it went. We had a very long-term volatile relationship. He could ruin my entire day by just saying a number to me. Problem was, it was usually the WRONG number. Typical bad boy, always lying. Since I gave him the old heave ho, I literally have no idea what I weigh. I don't even look at the scale when I have medical appointments. I can stare that nurse down pretty good. I either refuse to get my weight taken, OR I tell them to just write the number down and don't utter a word to me. Seriously, not ONE FREAKIN' WORD!!! And WHY is it important to know my weight when I'm visiting the doc for a hang-nail anyway. Honestly, I don't need no stinkin' scale to tell me what I already know. My thighs and butt never lie. Which brings me back to my question...IS it possible to gain 10 pounds in three days? Especially if those three days fall over Thanksgiving? 'Cause my thighs are screaming at me to back away from the stuffing and gravy. Stat. UGH...I love Thanksgiving. UGH...I really think I gained 10 pounds in three days. Ugh...I don't need a scale OR Google to tell me if it is even possible. But regardless I DO love Thanksgiving....and stuffing with gravy. Oh yeah, and cranberry sauce WITH ridges from the can. It's gotta have the ridges.
Which brings us to this week's Scavenger Hunt Sunday. The Thanksgiving edition. The prompts this week are: Home or Thankful (I am thankful that my thighs still fit into my sweat pants), In the Kitchen (hence my thighs), Couple (yep, I gotta couple of big ol' thighs), Bubbles (my thighs are as round as huge bubbles), and Trees (I think my thighs are masquerading as tree trunks).
1. Home or Thankful
"Thanksgiving Table"
I am thankful that I had all my Things home for Thanksgiving this year and that we were able to host my sisters and their families, as well as the madre at our home. I really do enjoy pretending I'm Martha Stewart twice a year. I am blessed.
2. In the Kitchen
2. In the Kitchen
Okay, I MIGHT have gone a bit overboard at the State Store for Thanksgiving. There MIGHT be a few "impulse purchases" on my kitchen table. Between the 30 pound turkey and the cases of wine, I got in a very good upper body workout.
3. Couple
"Wino-s"
My two favorite Wino-s...Thing #2 and my niece. They must have an amazing mom/aunt who instilled such an appreciation in them.
4. Bubbles
4. Bubbles
Hmmmmmm, I sense a theme.
5. Trees
"Beauty Under Foot"
Ambler, PA
Ambler, PA
(linked to: Weekly Top Shot, Snapshot Sunday,, Sundays in my City)
Okay, no way I could figure out how to work wine into this prompt. Perhaps an Oaked Chardonnay? Better yet, Thanksgiving morning was just downright beautiful. The morning dew on the grass sparkled like the bubbles on a fine glass of champagne (haha, cheesy but mission accomplished). The only leaves left on our trees are now waiting to be raked up.
I hope you all had the most wonderful of Thanksgivings with friends and loved ones. As for me? I guess there is just more of me to love for the time being. Gosh I DO love Thanksgiving. The thighs? Not so much.
--Kathy
Looks like you had a wonderful celebrations! My "things" were all here too...ahhh...it's been a great few days. Love your shots - especially that last one!
ReplyDeleteI can't get over that beautiful table in your first shot - your family must have sat at the table and soaked in the lovely setting. Hydrangeas are my favourite of all flowers. Sounds like you had a good time - wouldn't have minded transporting myself over for a few minutes to share a sip of that delicious looking wine and a chat.
ReplyDeleteYour dining room shot is gorgeous! It looks like you had a great Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! Love the wine bottle tops! We didn't have a big Thanksgiving and I am with you on the 10 lb thing... Hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post, Kathy. I am so glad your Thanksgiving Day was special like the special person you are (yep, thighs and all).
ReplyDeleteLOve the "theme" ----- looks like a wonderful weekend at your home!
ReplyDeleteGreat post,your table setting is beautiful. I keep telling my doctor's office that their scale reads about 5 pounds high. They refuse to get it fixed.
ReplyDeleteOh, you have me laughing. And yes, I know what you mean about Thanksgiving pounds. I keep telling my husband I am at my 9th month pregnancy weight right now, minus the baby, though. What is up with that? :) Love your pictures. Your table setting was gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI could barely stop laughing to fully appreciate your pictures - but on 2nd (maybe 3rd) run through - they really are great shots - love the bubbles and such a gorgeous tablescape. I have grounded my scales and kick it as I pass by going to the toilet just on principle. Damn liars - whole breed of them, nothing but filthy, low down, scum sucking liars!
ReplyDeletesounds like your day was grand...I still have a scale, but do I ever stand on it...absolutely NOT!! Great shots, love them all!! PS if you drink all that wine you may add another 10 lbs.
ReplyDeleteI love the bubble image... I can almost feel them fizzing on my tongue
ReplyDeleteMollyxxx
I love your theme! :-) That is a lot of wine! Sheesh! Seriously, though, your set is gorgeous and it looks like you had a very nice holiday... if you remember it.
ReplyDeleteAwesome set this week! And I'm also wondering the same thing about gaining 10 pounds in 3 days. Surely it's not possible!
ReplyDeleteI too don't want to know about what the scale says at the DR. And it's always more than the scale at home has to say. I actually just began working with a nutritionist and have lost 6-7 pounds in a few weeks after trying and trying on my own. My butt and thighs are thanking me.
ReplyDeleteNow as for your set-my fave is that bubble shot. I'm glad to see someone else enjoys wine. I had a couple glasses of red myself. Goes with turkey (and apple pie) just fine. Happy day Kathy.
You are an inspiration, and a fellow wine lover we are destined to meet some day!
ReplyDeleteEvery one of these photos gets a big WOW! All so gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteGreat set of photos! Love them all. So glad you had a wonderful thanksgiving!
ReplyDelete:-) Happy Thanksgiving, Kathy! Love the post and the photos! Cheers!
ReplyDeleteNice shots, Kathy - love that hydrangea in Home!
ReplyDeleteBeauty under foot? Why not stomp grapes to make wine? :)
ReplyDeleteYour thanksgiving table is beautiful! Love the hydrangea!
ReplyDeleteMy kind of hunt. wine, wine, and more wine! Lovely table you set, and I'm sure everyone enjoyed it. Have a happy week.
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ReplyDeleteI love the bubble photo! so cool.
ReplyDeleteLove the bubbles. Ugh, the scale at the doctor bums me out.
ReplyDelete"Beauty under foot" with wine - - - hmmmm, how about a really cool shoe or boot on a foot that APPEARS to be stepping on a wine bottle.
ReplyDeleteLovely! Your thanksgiving table looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSo...I'm glad I can live SHS through you, seriously! Yeah, let's not talk thighs, or butts, I'm pretty sure I have more than two of each after the homemade egg noodles, and gravy and....and especially since I cooked all the stuff and my hubby was sick, never had one bite of any of it! The noodles are gone, have been gone....and I'm pleading the fifth!! love that first shot, just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIf it makes you feel any better I am traveling back home right now in yoga pants. Tomorrow I will be evil about my bubbles. I'm totally with you on those cranberries. If you get any fancier than right out of the can with ridges And then sliced I'm not going to eat 'em. The first photo is my fav this week. ;-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful seasonal shots!
ReplyDeleteAlways love a good glass of wine... Thank you for sharing on Weekly Top Shot #58!
ReplyDeleteWow! Your Thanksgiving table looks fantastic. Maybe when my kids get a little older we can break out some fancy glasses!
ReplyDeletelooks like you had a wonderful thanksgiving and love your photos
ReplyDeleteWOW.. Your table looks gorgeous. Much prettier than the table we had at the campground. Lol.. Your photos look amazing. Love them all..
ReplyDeleteYour table setting for Thanksgiving is absolutely beautiful...it sounds like you had a spectacular day with family, love, delicious food, and...wine. :) Gorgeous photos!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love the table. I too threw the scales out a few years ago. It's much healthier. :-)
ReplyDeleteOh my word... your killing me... my son is always around when I read your blog.. and blurt out laughing... and he always says what is so funny mommmy (I home school the little man) ... anyway... I just can't find a way to repeat your comment about your thighs masquerading as tree trunks (which I am SURE they don't)...but that was SO funny... your killing me! =) Thank you... really don't stop... I love it!
ReplyDeleteon with the compliments... LOVE the first Martha Stewart shot... I love pretending I'm her too... sometimes... but I have not masqueraded as Martha in a long time... sad really... anyway... LOVE your table and the shot! all lovely shots really! the end.
You can never over do it on buying wine if you ask me. Love the shot of your favorite 'wine-oh's!. :) The table looked gorgeous! Great shots!
ReplyDeleteOh, your table was gorgeous! Love the hydrangea's! I agree with Heather...you can never have too much wine. Glad you had a great Thanksgiving.
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