Thanksgiving

Rhys perpetuating the myth that Pilgrims and the Native Americans were besties, in his paper Indian costume. In the kindergarten Thanksgiving play, however, he was dressed as a turkey--prolonging yet another myth--that turkey was served as the first Thanksgiving. Yay public education!

This week we took it easy with sleeping in, crafts, watching TV, and cooking and baking in preparation of Thanksgiving.

We made a fall green salad that people feel obliged to put on their plates in an effort to look or feel "healthy" mid the piles of marshmallow topped potatoes and creamy green bean dishes topped with fried onions.  We also made my mom's fruit and nut loaded stuffing (don't worry, there is plenty of sausage and butter there too) which Keri had not had in over a decade.  So yummy.  And we brought rolls and dark chocolate pistachio and cranberry bark as we made our way to my cousin, Barbara's house. We joined with another family and had a great meal together.

Ready to go in the oven!

After dinner the ladies helped the kids get artsy with painting.  Rhys painted a turkey all on his own and Sophie made snowmen with a hand print and added details.  The menfolk were entertained by a viewing of Star Wars.  It was so much fun to watching the kids play with their cousins. They had been anticipating this reunion for days.  After the crafts we stretched our tummies further with a choice of pecan, apple, and pumpkin pie with whipped cream and the chocolate candy.

So glad to have family close by and enjoy the holiday that much more.  Thank you, Barbara and Chad for hosting. You did a great job!

Things I felt grateful for this week: hugs from my kids, cuddles too, a husband that will talk things through with me, my mom, and other family, sleep, school breaks, and employment.