~Leftovers!~

Thanksgiving has been over
at least a week or two,
but we're still all eating turkey,
turkey salad, turkey stew,
turkey puffs and turkey pudding,
turkey patties, turkey pies,
turkey bisque and turkey burgers,
turkey fritters, turkey fries.

For lunch our mother made us
turkey slices on a stick,
there'll be turkey tarts for supper,
all this turkey makes me sick.

For tomorrow she's preparing
turkey dumplings stuffed with peas,
oh I never thought I'd say this--
"Mother! No more turkey...PLEASE!"
-Jack Prelutsky, It's Thanksgiving, 1982



What is your favorite way to eat turkey leftovers? I like it sliced on a big roll with lots of mayo, salt and pepper!

Scenes from our Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving arrived with cold weather and even the possibility of some snow! We spent the morning watching the Macy's Thanksgiving day parade and eating snacks. I made deviled eggs, glazed meatballs and cheeseballs and crackers.


This was the first time I've ever made cheeseballs. I used cream cheese, ranch dressing mix, worcester sauce, and garlic powder.


I set out a few more Autumn decorations. Brenda at Country Romance sent me some special acorns from her home, a small silver dish and pretty doily.


She also sent me this beautiful chest which I filled with pinecones. Thank you, Brenda!


After lunch we went to Phillip's parent's home for Thanksgiving dinner. There were 17 of us and we all had a wonderful time together. The food was delicious and we had fun playing games after dinner.


Friday night everyone came over to our house for another Thanksgiving dinner. More visiting, laughing and games. Oh, and dessert. ;0)


Before several family members get on a plane to go back home, we are having a family portrait taken tomorrow afternoon. It has been wonderful to have everyone together again!

Thank you for looking at the scenes from our Thanksgiving!

Hello!

Student:Kelli
Class:Blogging Break
Grade:F

Hello everyone! I have been busy these last few days, and have missed visiting with you. I have some "after" pictures of my gardens to share (look below this post) and also some Thanksgiving gifts that I received in the mail.

My friend Julie surprised me with some Thanksgiving treats. A pretty wreath, sweet Autumn figurines, a scent sachet and stickers.


She also included these wonderful vintage postcards.


The wreath is the perfect fit for under this hanging lantern. I put the little figurines in the center of the wreath. Thank you for everything, Julie!


I also received a few gifts from my friend, Kimberly. Two pretty hankies with very delicate leaf patterns.


Kimberly also sent me a two beautiful vintage postcards. Thank you so much, Kimberly!


I thought I would display all of the Thanksgiving postcards on my fireplace mantle.


I just tucked them in around the other decorations.






Thank you for looking at my new gifts!

My November Gardens

This area under my tree was supposed to be a rock garden, but it never looked right.


This afternoon, I moved all of the rocks around the outer edge, filled it in with fresh dirt, and planted pansies.


I got my watergarden ready for the cooler weather.




I also deep cleaned my back patio. A new tablecloth, pansies in the planters and freshly vacuumed carpet.


A little corner of my patio, decorated for Thanksgiving.

Monday, November 19, 2007

Hello everyone! I'm sure you are all wanting to know who the winner of the "Giving Thanks" giveaway is. I'm happy to announce that the lucky lady is from the blog Capturing Today! Congratulations! I also noticed on your blog that today is your birthday, so Happy Birthday too! Please email me your address and I will get your gifts sent out right away!

Thank you to all who joined in with me this past week! You all put so much time and thought into your posts and it was wonderful to see all the ways that you have prepared for this upcoming time of Thanksgiving. You kept me motivated while doing the daily cleaning challenges and inspired me with your Thanksgiving traditions, memories, recipes, crafts, poems and prayers. Thank you for sharing so many wonderful things this week. I couldn't ask for a better group of blogging friends!



If you need any last minute Thanksgiving decorating, craft or recipe ideas, here are some posts from this past week's "Giving Thanks" celebration.

Making a Cornucopia

Thanksgiving Napkin Rings

Stamped Paper Napkins

Thanksgiving Place Cards

Refrigerator Dinner Rolls

Holiday Sparkle Drink

After Dinner Games



We are going to be having a fun-filled week. All of Phillip's family will be together this Thanksgiving and we will be eating dinner at his mom and dad's house. On Friday, everyone will be coming over to our house for another big dinner. Here are some things I'm looking forward to this week:

-Planning our dinner menu with the girls and Benjamin
-Shopping for our turkey
-Baking pies
-Making our thankful tree
-Colder weather that is expected to arrive on Wednesday
-Watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade
-Visiting and laughing with family and friends

Phillip will be off for the entire week after Thanksgiving so we can put the finishing touches on the winter edition of Seasonal Delights, due December 3, 2007.



I do have something to share with you on the day after Thanksgiving. A special way to welcome in the Christmas season, so be sure to come visit me! Other than that, I will be taking a break and enjoying this time of year with my family.

I would like to wish you and your family a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving!

~Kelli