What in the world? It's already Thanksgiving? Sophia made a homemade pumpkin pie (yes, of course we used real pumpkins -- not canned pumpkin. And yes, of course we made the pastry for it, too). Sophia and daddy LOVE their pumpkin pie. For the non-pumpkin pie eaters in the house, Ella made a white cake with chocolate frosting.
We actually did all of our baking the day before Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving Day was very laid back. We made a gingerbread village. It was 50 degrees or so, so the 8 pound chicken (we don't do turkey) roasted on the grill outside. Inside we made candied yams, homemade mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, fresh fruit salad, cornbread, gravy, and stuffing. Aside from Andi not eating -- she'd been sick and running a fever of 101 all week which finally broke on Friday -- everyone loved their dinner.
Ella said she was thankful for her house and her family. Sophia said she was thankful for Andi...and when pressed, for Ella, too. Andi said she was thankful for Sophia...and when pressed, for Ella, too. Mommy echoed their sentiments and felt grateful for everything that is going well right now -- good health, good jobs, a home to live in and food on the table. That's a lot to ask for in these hard times, and I'm so glad we have it all.
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| Ella and daddy making gingerbread village |
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| Sophia shows us her work |
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| Andi's work -- she had a little help |
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| Sophia's work |
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| Ella's work |
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| Mommy's work -- I'm particularly happy with the landscaping of mini jaw breaker stepping stones and gum drop landscape rocks. |
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| Last, but not least, Daddy's chalet. |
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