Lots to be Thankful for!

So I had this post all written out, but somehow forgot to post it. So while you're munching on Christmas cookies, here's a little story about Swiss Thanksgiving. :)

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

Here in Switzerland they of course don't celebrate Thanksgiving, so I decided to spread the turkey love to Europe. :)
Yesterday I cooked Thanksgiving dinner for my family, and I think they actually liked it. :)  It was a bit of a challenge because no one eats turkey here, so I ended up just making turkey breasts instead of a giant gobbler, and I had to make the stuffing from scratch, but all in all it was definitely a success. My mom sent me some decorations, canned sweet potatoes for the casserole, and the surprise favorite,  cranberry sauce (what can I say? They know whats good.) I was scrambling around like a mad women trying to get everything ready, but fortunately Francine helped me, and my mom was nice enough to skype with me like 20 times, while I was trying to figure out if the turkey was finished. Here are some pics from the evening:

Bonne Appetite!

Today was a little tough because of course I had to go to school, but in English class I told everyone what Thanksgiving was and for the rest of the day my class kept saying "Appy Tanksgiving Becky!" or my personal favorite "Appy Turkey Day!", they are all so sweet! :) I got to skype with everyone back home before they all chowed down, which was really great-not quite the same as being there, but it was nice to say hi to everyone. So all in all not to shabby of a day. And to keep up the tradition I'm going to list a few of the things I'm thankful for this Thanksgiving.
First of all, I'm so thankful for my familys, both at home and at my Swiss home. I am so blessed to have such amazing parents that would let me go on this adventure, and that the've been there for me when things have gotten tough. Thank you so much for sending me care packages, you have no idea how much I love (and use) all the things you send me! Thank you also for taking the time to talk with me when I have problems, even when you're swamped. I'm also very thankful for the friends I've made here, both Swiss and the other exchange students, I've had so much fun going on all these different adventures with you guys! Also, I'm so thankful for my friends back home, thanks for the cards and skype dates :) I love getting to hear about what's going on over there, miss you guys lots!
And last, but most definitely not least; thank you God for giving me this opportunity to grow, learn, and have one of the most challenging and amazing years of my life!

Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Au revoir,

Becky