First of all I wish all of you who are reading this, a beautiful Thanksgiving. Stop and think of 3 things you are grateful for. I've been doing this before I go to sleep each night, (I write them in a journal) and I think it's really powerful.
I woke up around 5am, as Joe wanted to get in some hunting before turkey time. I have a few moments of silence while the babes still sleep. I wanted to pop on and share a few gems from our week.
We've been so busy with Thanksgiving prep and festivities. Preschoolers add a whole new level of fun and excitement!
Brooke helped make cranberry bread for her Thanksgiving Feast at Preschool. My grandma's original recipe was using Pillsbury, but for some reason they no longer make it. This came out pretty well! We all love it and I can at least carry on the tradition.
I took a few photos with my iphone (I'll share some of the nicer photos next time, from my good camera!)
She made a vest and a headpiece, but was a little mad she couldn't just wear her fur vest! (Totally my kid.)
The teachers even made us moms and dads pilgrim hats. I also received my very first homemade necklace. I had to choke back the tears about 3 times that day. I am so grateful to be able to spend these moments with Brooke.
We made a potato turkey {she wanted to eat all the marshmallows & gummies!}
Wednesday I met up with my sister briefly at a mall and the kids got to play a bit. I felt bad because I've been busy cleaning and prepping so it was good to get them out of the house a bit.
And today? Today I will host my first Thanksgiving. I'm trying very hard not to stress. I am a little nervous about the timing of the turkey; there seems to be a million different methods on how to make the perfect one, and I just don't want it to finish too early or not be done on time. I'm sure it will all work out, but ahhhh! I'm so excited to have friends and family over. It may not be 100% ideal, as I wish more family and I were together, but I will focus on what we have and be thankful for all of it.
I'm going to start a new tradition of making these Thanksgiving morning. If I had more time I would totally make them from scratch; maybe next year. I'm sure my curly haired babes won't mind either way.
I woke up around 5am, as Joe wanted to get in some hunting before turkey time. I have a few moments of silence while the babes still sleep. I wanted to pop on and share a few gems from our week.
We've been so busy with Thanksgiving prep and festivities. Preschoolers add a whole new level of fun and excitement!
Brooke helped make cranberry bread for her Thanksgiving Feast at Preschool. My grandma's original recipe was using Pillsbury, but for some reason they no longer make it. This came out pretty well! We all love it and I can at least carry on the tradition.
I took a few photos with my iphone (I'll share some of the nicer photos next time, from my good camera!)
She made a vest and a headpiece, but was a little mad she couldn't just wear her fur vest! (Totally my kid.)
The teachers even made us moms and dads pilgrim hats. I also received my very first homemade necklace. I had to choke back the tears about 3 times that day. I am so grateful to be able to spend these moments with Brooke.
We made a potato turkey {she wanted to eat all the marshmallows & gummies!}
Wednesday I met up with my sister briefly at a mall and the kids got to play a bit. I felt bad because I've been busy cleaning and prepping so it was good to get them out of the house a bit.
And today? Today I will host my first Thanksgiving. I'm trying very hard not to stress. I am a little nervous about the timing of the turkey; there seems to be a million different methods on how to make the perfect one, and I just don't want it to finish too early or not be done on time. I'm sure it will all work out, but ahhhh! I'm so excited to have friends and family over. It may not be 100% ideal, as I wish more family and I were together, but I will focus on what we have and be thankful for all of it.
I'm going to start a new tradition of making these Thanksgiving morning. If I had more time I would totally make them from scratch; maybe next year. I'm sure my curly haired babes won't mind either way.
Have a blessed & bountiful day my friends!
Happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy your day! Love you!😘😘
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