Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I LOVE to bake and cook, plus I don't have to worry about gifts, and I'm not burnt out by the commercialism of Christmas. For me, it is like the magical doorway to the season, the promise that all is well and will be well. This year was a little different, however. I just couldn't connect to the magic- my idealistic visions of tasty treats enjoyed by smiling family with holiday jingles in the background- to the screams of my son, or the fact that I left out the butter, vanilla extract and salt in my pecan pie! If one child wasn't crying, the other one was. And, forget about nap time! Well, I am learning to toss out my idealistic notions of the holidays for reality, resolving to go with the flow. It is a MUST, or I would have no enjoyment at all. At the end of the day, I realize that I have two healthy children, a wonderful husband, and moments that, although brought a few tears, will one day bring laughter and great stories. The magic will come about, I'm guessing years down the road, when all this hard work turns out two loving adults. I will try to remember this come Christmas!
What everyone "thinks" our day was like!
The real thing!
Mom and Annabelle's Thanksgiving Craft
Grand Marnier Vanilla candied Cranberries!!!
Little stinker!
Sweet face!
My Turkey Brine!
I LOVE it! Makes up for the Pecan Pie!
Pumpkin Pie from SCRATCH!
Dinner Time!
First Pumpkin Pie!
Annabelle's Pie Job
Happy Thanksgiving! :)
1 comment:
You know, as a kid I hated pumpkin pie, but Adalynn loves it and it appears Annabelle does too. It still looks like a lovely Thanksgiving to me, Kristy. We miss you, and definitely moreso during the holidays.
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