thanksgiving in pictures

It was a lovely day. Even though is started with a UTI and a fender bender. Yeah. Don't ask. I am feeling better and the car is getting fixed so lets commence!

Paige's pretty table.

My husband watching some football.

Where I sat most of the day.

Wayne Me Andy. My fam.

Our delicious turkey!

Ellie and her 2 fave people on planet earth!

Dudes watching football. Thanksgiving staple I guess.

Time for prayer. See my mom? I do!

Ellie's dinner consisted of blueberries, cheese, a roll, and carrots. She does not like stuff mixed up.

I really wish there had been something sweet to eat afterwards. Ha!

and so it starts!

Just a very few things I am thankful for, I could go on and on:

My husband
My daughter
My family
My house
Holidays
Christmas music
Turkey bacon
Cute toddler girl clothes
The fact my jeans are fitting again (for now)
Woodchuck beer
The play area at the grocery

The holidays are in full swing around here. It's going to be a busy weekend so just in case I don't get back until next week...

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

so proud!

If you remember, last year, my kid was terrified of Santa. We had to incorporate a 12 step program to get her through the holiday. It was bad.

We were at the mall on Saturday. He was there of course and Ellie saw him and preceded to totally ignore him. Ok, she was still scared. Got it. We mentioned how nice Santa was and if you told him what you wanted for Christmas, he would bring it for you. Then we left it alone.

Apparently, her little brain was cranking away, because right before we left, she decided she wanted to talk to him, but on no uncertain terms, was she going to sit on his lap (and I don't really blame her on that one). Also, I was not to leave her side. Check.

So we got in line, her little hand sweaty in mine. I kept telling her we could wait, but she insisted she was fine. Here we are discussing what she is going to ask for.

Then is was almost our turn!

God bless this Santa. He could see she was a little scared and really put her at ease. He asked for a high five...

then they got down to the serious business of gifts. She asked for a movie, a drum (??) and a ball. She decided she wanted to keep the fact that she wants a pet lizard a secret.

Then Santa told Chris to come in and get a good picture, even though you aren't supposed to do that. You are supposed to pay thousands of dollars for a 5X7. What a nice Santa.


So yea for Ellie! She has conquered her Santa fear. Now I need to find a drum. I already got her the cutest little guitar. Think that will work?

Sidenote: on the way out, I bought the best bag of cotton candy I have ever had in my life. It was strawberry banana and totally delicious!

scenes from an ice cream store

There are no words. You just had to be there.

bad morning

It started when I had to wake her up. That is never pretty.

Then she realized she had wet the bed and was very upset. I kept telling her it was ok, just an accident, but she was devastated.

Then I told her we didn't have time for peach oatmeal. We were running late. It was going to be a granola bar and a banana.

Then I realized we had time for peach oatmeal.

Then she burned her mouth on the first bite.

Then she spilled some on her shirt (and she HATES to be dirty).

Then she wouldn't wear her warm coat.

Then she wanted to wear sandals.

Then she lost her "most specialist quarter" in the car.

Then I dropped her off at preschool with a big kiss and hug...

and ran away as fast as I could.

Hopefully, when I pick her up, she will be her usual happy self.

Hopefully.

turkey cookies

Aren't these just the cutest! We made some to take to Ellie's preschool teachers tomorrow. We also have some for friends.

I had to wrap them all up so I wouldn't eat them right away. They are really, really good.

Ok, I kept 3 out for dessert tonight.

You can do it too! Check the link below.

http://www.guideposts.com/story/recipe-thanksgiving-turkey-cookies

Happy early Thanksgiving!

crafting

Ellie and I had a lazy day yesterday. Something is amiss in my back and I just didn't feel like doing much. We didn't even get out of our pajamas and every time she asked me for a cookie I said yes cause I just didn't want to fight it. Ever have those days? So after 3 straight hours of tv (yeah, so?) we decided to craft. We decided on a Christmas theme. Cause, well, you know, it's getting closer!

Gluing some snowflakes on the tree.

Taking a break for a funny face.

Practicing her cutting.

Our finished trees. I have to admit that I LOVE doing stuff like this. I have the craftiness of a 5 year old so I have a few more years until hers looks better than mine.

Her snowman. Every time I see this, I crack up. We like to call him "skeleman"

Crafting carnage. This is the unfun part. I forgot how messy glitter is. How do you forget something like that?


Anyhoo. It killed a few hours. It was fun. We have some new Christmas decorations to put up in a few weeks. Sweet!