Thanksgiving Festivities
...and exhaustion!
I am sorry to the remaining family members and friends who so regularly check our blog, for not keeping up.
Thanksgiving lunch/dinner was nice here at Mamaw & Papaw's and we felt very blessed. Gracie made adorable crafts to help decorate the festivities, including a potato turkey. While watching PBS Spout one morning, we saw the idea. We took a potato and added feathers that listed what we were thankful for. It turned out super cute. And yes, it had 4 feet. It was the only way I could get it to stand up on the table. The other craft is a headband. She was somewhat sad about missing school on Tuesday because the teacher had told the class they would be making headbands. Forecasting this, I packed construction paper. We made a headband to match our potato turkey.
Gracie also got to help mommy make pumpkin pie. She was super proud (and cute) as she helped mix the ingredients together. She even got to crack an egg!
I dressed her in the fall dress that Grandma made her, and a matching bow that I had made. She was all dolled up as we gathered together for our family meal with Mamaw, Papaw, Uncle Luke, Papaw Charles, Daddy, Mommy and of course Gracie.
Gracie enjoyed the food. She tasted some of everything, but asked for 2 extra "doubled eggs." And, when she saw that Papaw had gravy, she too wanted "sauce for her turkey."
I am not sure how she squeezed in pumpkin pie, but she did. Actually, I am not sure how everyone put down as much as they did. I will take that as a compliment, as I was the day's chef. :)
We have other fun things planned for the remainder of the week. Today we went to Candice & Elliott's. Gracie had tons of fun playing with Lucie. They chased each other around the sofa. She and Candice played games and play dough, while she and Elliott built stables for her ponies out of Jenga blocks. It was tons of fun for all of us. We even got to take a peek at the Sassie & Nellie (their goats) before we left. It was far too cold to stay out there long, but Gracie feed them some branches and leaves.
Tonight we are hoping to go to the Bristol Motor Speedway for Fantasy in Lights. Gracie had a wonderful time when we went last year, and we are expecting plenty of excitement again this time.
I have put some pictures in a Picasa folder. It takes so long to upload them though, so I will have to go back and add more when I get home.
We hope all of you have had a wonderful holiday!! Happy Thanksgiving!
I am so glad each of you are having such a wonderful time during the Thanksgiving Holiday. You are right, we all have so much to be thankful for. Gracie, you and Mommy did a beautiful job preparing the Thanksgiving meal. I know Mamaw really enjoyed watching you and appreciated your help. Gracie, you are going to be a great cook like Mommy! Continue to enjoy your time there, and have a safe trip home. Love to all!
ReplyDeleteOkay ,the game of "chase Lucie" video is priceless! Lucie always wants us to chase her, but we are too lazy. Lucie really likes having Gracie to play with. Gracie needs a mini schnauzer! It was so great to see you all.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I suppose that I should clarify that Elliott's, "Don't look at me" comment was to Lucie as she stopped and looked up at him. She evidently thought he could save her from someone getting her ball!
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