Happy Thanksgiving

For several weeks the girls have been working on Thanksgiving plays to present to the adults at Thanksgiving dinner. They wrote a script, made props, decided on music and costumes, and have practiced extensively at Sunday dinners. It is, actually, quite impressive.

My job for the dinner was rolls, Jello-O salad, and pies. We decided on four pies this year: Pumpkin (I'm not a fan of pumpkin, but Ben insists. This year, I bought an auction item at the youth fundraiser auction at church, where one of the boys grew a pumpkin and made the filling with his homegrown pumpkin. Ben said it was delicious and one of the best pumpkin pies he has ever had), apple pie, peppermint chocolate, and Audra made lemon meringue.

We were glad we could get to Grandma and Grandpa's despite all the snow. It is still incredibly COLD, but at least the roads were clear for the most part.

DJ's parents also joined us, which was wonderful. It was so great to spend Thanksgiving in the best possible way: With incredible food (thank you, Ann!) and family. Truly, we are incredibly blessed.