A Beach Friendsgiving

This thanksgiving rocked. Even though I had to work, my friends and I made it happen. Good friends Leslie, Lindsay, Michael and Roomie joined in for a Paleo Thanksgiving Feast.

Friendsgiving Highlights:

A spoon catching on fire

This beautiful display thanks to Worth Wiles events. ;)

The guests. Obvi.

Sangria and mulled apple cider. Oh, and meet Roomie, Rob, blogging world!

Rosemary and apple turkey

This coconut and pumpkin mousse

And these paleo rolls

Other things on the menu? Rosemary sweet potatoes and onions, gravy, green bean casserole, cauliflower mash, deviled eggs, blueberry crumble, and cranberry almond upside down cake. All paleo. :)

Just like last year, only this time a little closer, I facetimed with the fam during their celebrations. I was, of course, pretty bummed about missing out on Thanksgiving with them, but so grateful for the friends I did get to spend it with.

Even though, I naturally wished I could've continued the celebrations instead of working, I was showered with love from excited kids who didn't get to go home either.

And I can't leave out the awesome morning after... I met back up with Les and super new Tinder friend, Gordon (who I'll probs be giving more detes on later) for breakfast, mimosas, strolling on the beach, admiring beach houses, and making cute lil ol' lady friends. It was such beautiful weather with the best company and content spirits. Perfect day.

Blessed.

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