Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

Thanksgiving Comments


The sweet potatoes are done the fresh homemade dinner rolls are finished. My dear husband all ready had a pan full of hot rolls with melted butter and jam. He was enjoying himself greatly. I made a extra pan of sweet potato last night my dh does not like sweet potato but he was enjoying the pan of them last night.

This year the sweet potato's are even more special since my 12 yr old son grew them from his Mimi's little sprouts of potato's from last year. He has nurtured them all year just for today. He had the privilege of digging them up. Jon washed them for him and then yesterday we cooked up about 8 cups worth. The boys seem to think they will get their Aunt Arla to actually try them this year. Good luck with that one, let you know if they succeed with this goal.

It is always a great feeling when everyone is happy. Just as JoyfulHomeMaker said in her post over pies. Make a pie see how happy your home becomes.

For a laugh go here to Motley Moms. I was laughing in between the uh my's. I still have know idea what hangover is..........

Enjoy and have BLESSED DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Video of the boys plus pic of the night

Nathan preparing for his night

Collin warming up with his class

Jon playing cello

Jon playing his violin. Jon worked super hard to be able to play this piece

Nathan, Marissa and mommy before concert

Mommy and Marissa showing off our matching outfits

All 8 children in the order (well almost in order) from oldest to youngest.

The girls showing off their new dresses that their mommies just made. Arla made 3 of these for her girls and I made Marissa one to go with her cousins. It is fun to dress up alike.

Jon going on stage

The Collin is standing in the middle playing the viola solo with 2 others and Jon is sitting with cello in the black suit. This is my favorite picture since it has both of my boys playing. Jon has some Elvis feeling blood, he dances while playing.

Simple Womans Day book

FOR TODAY November 24,2008

Outside my window...It is sunny and quite alittle chill to the air but weatherman says it is going to be in the 60's

I am thinking...about tonight my 3 boys have their first orchecstra recital. I am planning the day around this event.

I am thankful for...Aunt Mary for graciously opening her home to us as we transition

From the learning rooms...Our learning rooms of lately have been lot of hands on and reading the History Channel is also awesome. We are doing lots of music and home ec. Come December we will be back into the textbooks.

From the kitchen...Hot cocoa and coffee, I am still thinking of dinner since it needs to be quick and simple and early. Then I know my men and they will all want something again when we get home.

I am wearing...my flannel nightgown with teddybears

I am creating...this post and pj bottoms forthe boys since it is getting cooler.

I am reading...Still reading The Bend in the Road

I am praying... for more work to come my husbands way

I am hearing...the boys practicing their instruments

Around the house...we are living with boxes in the liviing room the childrens rooms are bare with the exception of what we are taking with us. Still need to pack kitchen but will be easier once we move.

One of my favorite things...seeing my childrens acomplishments and hard work pay off for them

A few plans for the rest of the week: Thanksgiving with hubbies family at Aunt Mary's. This will be the first year I havn't done Thanksgiving in years. It is a blessing that Aunt Mary saw my need to be relieved this year. We will be moving the end of the week. We still have this place to finish up over the next several weeks but the daily living items and school will be at Aunt Mary's.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

This is from the back side of the house looking out to the front. This is hard to look at for me right now. I am working on what God is teaching, so I am rejoicing in having this oppurtunity to enjoy the country living, the peace, and the quite that came with it. My children will never forget what they learned. My 2nd son had his dream of owning a horse (we had 3) come true for a time. So yes lots of wonderful blessing are in this picture.

God has more wonderful blessings for us. I believe they involve family this time. We will be back down living right in with all of hubbies family. My sil Arla and I have wanted to be more like sister for years but just didn't get there. I think it is timing, GODS!

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Funny to see what kids think

Not sure where my 2nd son ideas came from. Maybe books or even some of the history shows he has been watching. I was packing the other day and he announces I do not have on my apron, while he is all adorned in his. Proud of his apron I might add. All the others chime in mom isn't cooking. He announces I am to be wearing mine at all times. That I am working and as I am doing things around the home I must have on a apron. So ok fine I will wear my apron, he has a point especially that day since I had on a white shirt. (what was I thinking wearing white). Nothing wrong so far with his idea for a housewife (mom). Then he makes the new announcement I should also have on a BONNET. What ?! Not sure son where this idea came from but I do not own one. He proudly announces he will get me one.

Fruits of our labor

We (myself and may 4 children). Have been waiting since early spring for the time to harvest our Sweet Potatoes. Just so we can make sweet potatoe casserole. for the Thanksgiving table.

I like the mashed version the best with a brown sugar crumb topping. A few years back I found one that was sooooo good. Now I can't find it. My husband even loved it, which is amazing since him and his sister will not eat sweet potatoes.

On the hunt to find the recipe.

Daily thought to share

There is nothing like staying at home for a real comfort.

~Jane Austin~