Have you noticed that every year just before the holidays, all the magazines and websites are telling you how to follow your diet or "resist the second helping!"?  

Let me tell you something: The holidays are meant to be enjoyed. You're supposed to indulge. You want a second helping of stuffing and green bean casserole? Go for it!  The dessert table that Pinterest came to life on is calling your name? Answer it.

Let's face it, if you're like me then this is the last really good, home-cooked meal you'll have for a while! (I'm scared of my oven.) Enjoy it. And don't freak out if you gain a couple pounds, that's supposed to happen. That's why they call it "Holiday Weight".

I'm going to Chicago this weekend to see my family, I can't wait!

Me, my brother Aaron, and my sister Beth at the zoo! (We go every year, I love it)  

That's my cousin Ashley, and me posing as Lady Gaga/the tiger

Me, my cousins Kim and Ashley, and Olga! Now SHE needs to lay off the stuffing...

It's a very serious get together ;) Can't wait to see all these faces!!!

What do you do for Thanksgiving? Tweet me! @KaciKruz