Ten on Tuesday

I've been a ToT slacker lately, but I'm back!  (at least for right now).  Join in the fun here.

Provided by Elizabeth at E is Random!

1. What are you doing for Thanksgiving this year?
     Pretty much the usual.  We are heading to Ft. Worth to hang with my dad's side of the family for a few days then coming back here to hang out with Mom's side over the weekend.

2. What are you most thankful for this year?
     There are too many things to count!  I guess I am most thankful for Jesus.  I am also thankful for my awesome family.

3. Do you have any traditions on Thanksgiving? The parade? Football? Long naps?
     Well, first there is the mandatory viewing of both the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Longhorns.  Then, heavy eating.  Then, food comas.

4. Is it called stuffing or dressing? Is it in the bird or a separate dish?
      I am ill-equipped to answer this question, because I won't touch the stuff (no matter what you call it).  I think it's because it's so ambiguous-looking.  I mean, what even is that?!

5. Do you cook?
     On a normal day, I try to feed my family.  But no, when it comes to Thanksgiving, I am never asked to bring anything.  Partially because I'm still one of the "kids," and partially because I am not known for my good cooking skills.  On the other hand, Dave is allowed to contribute, so I picked two pies for him to make-- pumpkin streusel and chocolate pecan.  YUM.

6. What is your favorite dish?
     Sweet potatoes with candies pecans on top.  Pretty much anything in the world with brown sugar and pecans...

7. What is your dessert preference?
     Pumpkin pie... and more sweet potatoes.

8. What is your favorite Thanksgiving memory?
     Hmm, I don't have a great memory...  The only thing I can think of is this stuff my grandma used to make that I loved as a kid.  I called it green stuff.  I'm still not entirely sure what it is.  I think it's some kind of pistachio pudding or something?  It also had nuts and marshmallows, so what's not to like?

9. Do you plan to shop on Black Friday?
    Black Friday terrifies me.  I'd rather be eating leftovers and nursing my food coma any day than being surrounded by crazy shoppers.

10. What are you most dreading about Thanksgiving this year?
    I'm not really dreading anything, so I guess I'll just say the actual driving part.  A 5 hour drive could be really easy or really terrible with a baby in the car.