Since Eli didn't have school most of last week, I made sure to find some quality time to spend with him (and projects to keep him busy!) We used his cutie patootie thumbs to stamp out these adorable turkey place cards.
His thumbs got tired from all the stamping, but he was proud of them when they were finished.
And we managed to get two Thanksgiving meals again this year. Our first was on Thanksgiving Day out at my Aunt and Uncle's lake property. They served up a non-traditional, yet absolutely delicious seafood boil. It turned out to be a perfectly beautiful day and of course, there were lots of eager helpers willing to hold and cuddle sweet baby Jude.
Eli is always entertained with all there is to do out at the "farm." Give him some tractors both small and large along with giant sticks, and he's a happy boy. He had so much fun that he crashed moments into our 45 minute drive home.
Friday, we decided to do it up again, except this time with a more traditional spread. Some were busy in the kitchen, while others were busy with babes.
Everyone pitched in and we had a wonderful feast complete with Eli's crafty place settings. Aren't the napkin rings too cute? Eli was the artist on these as well. He sponge painted the fall colors on crumpled brown paper bags, and I helped cut out leaf shapes for him. He glued them onto cut paper towel rolls and VOILA! Napkin rings perfect for a Turkey Day dinner.
As usual, we missed the sissies far away, but we are thankful for that they were able to be together in the mountains of Colorado celebrating together. Luckily we will be together soon enough over the Christmas holiday.
So much to be truly thankful for this Thanksgiving....this day and everyday.
"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus."
- 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18
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