We had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend.
Lots of cooking. Much eating. Abundant hugs. Considerable giggles. Immeasurable love. Full bellies. Endless stories told. Loads of games played. Countless walks in the woods. No shopping. Very little driving.
On Thanksgiving days we watched the moon come through our window.
And the candles flickering long after dark.
The next day some meatballs were in order. (I mean "ordered" - by the kiddos)
Followed by leftover chocolate pie. (funny how they won't eat leftover turkey but leftover pie... no problem.) Hmmm....
Then with full bellies, they settled in to watch this movie.
And mom (that's me) made herself a plate of yummy leftovers. Dad had to work.
The next day dad was home and we added roasted cauliflower, mushrooms and onions to our leftover bonanza. I was about to write "just to brighten things up a bit" when I realized that mushrooms and cauliflower were not the brightest of veggies. But they are quite yummy!
Then on Sunday, dad took the boys to the flying field to test out their new airplanes - and socialize with other folks who "get" what they're talking about. While the girls (that would be Abigail and I) stayed home and made soup from the final bits of turkey.
Large bowls of this soup were gobbled up by all, with no complaints or requests for peanut butter and jelly. And my daughter told me that I was such a great cook that I should have my own show on the Food Network. But Ezra quickly chimed in with, "But if she's working on the food network she won't have any time to cook for us!" No worries kiddos - this mama is plenty happy right where she is... besides, the food network hasn't called.
And so concludes my Thanksgiving post of food - mainly because very little crafting was done. It was nice to turn off the computer and sewing machine and just "be" with my kiddos for four days. But I did get in a bit of knitting, and several of the handmade gifts I purchased arrived in the mail today, and I will be sharing some holiday gifts that I'm working on real soon.
Hope you had much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.
Happy Monday Everyone!
I love that photo of the boys laying on each other on the couch watching Bolt. That is one of my favorite animated movies of all time. We saw it last year at Thanksgiving with Kristyn's boys. Your flowers are beautiful as well....love those little button mums. And that mushroom, cauliflower, onion dish....please share that recipe! That looks fabulous...did you just roast them in the oven? I'm so glad you had a great Thanksgiving...it sounds like it was just perfect! Can't wait to see what you're working on. Oh and by the way, I started my grown up girl! LOVE IT!
Posted by: Lisa Q | November 30, 2009 at 04:56 PM
Hi Larissa-I'm so glad I've found my way over here! It looks like your Thanksgiving was absolutely beautiful!
Posted by: jessica | November 30, 2009 at 05:00 PM
Larissa --
Your posting was lovely. And I think the Food Network should call you. Your cooking looks delish. I'd watch your show and get inspired, even by leftovers. (And are those Clementines? I just bought a box and my 11-year old has eaten about 10 in less than two hours). Yikes.
-- Jodi
Posted by: Jodi | November 30, 2009 at 07:58 PM
Sounds and looks like it was a wonderful family holiday. Looking forward to seeing your newest projects!
Posted by: kristyn | November 30, 2009 at 09:13 PM
Your photos are beautiful! Thanks for stopping by my blog. :)
Posted by: Stephanie | November 30, 2009 at 10:12 PM
Your pictures are great! That soup made me hungry and it is only breakfast here! Yummy!
Posted by: Carolyn | December 01, 2009 at 09:52 AM