Comments on: Thanksgiving Thoughts

By: Mary

Mary — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 02:59:49 +0000

You’re right about that. We’re pretty hung up on turkey around here, but usually at Christmas we’ll have ham. Mmm, I’m so glad it’s that time of year!

Thanks for stopping by, Fireplace!

By: Fireplace

Fireplace — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 01:10:16 +0000

Last year my family bought a ham instead of a turkey. It’s nice to change things up every other year and do something different.

By: Mary

Mary — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:22:46 +0000

That’s a fun age, there are so many great crafts that are simple if you don’t mind messy! The leaves are a great project, so colorful and pretty no matter where you put them.

I like that, “in previous years they would have just eaten them”! Hee hee. So make edible crafts!

By: Georgiana Daniels

Georgiana Daniels — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:40:37 +0000

I love the leaf idea! I think my babies are finally old enough this year to start doing crafts and decorations. In previous years they would have just eaten them. Thanksgiving is different every year around here, haven’t quite found the perfect settings or traditions.

By: Mary

Mary — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:49:34 +0000

It is yum, Amy! I’ll have to post my mil’s recipe for pumpkin pie cake. It’s even better than the pie!

By: Amy

Amy — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:38:56 +0000

hey Mary, we don’t celebrate it here in NZ but a few years ago I did try pumpkin pie for the first time thanks to my brother in law from NY, it’s yum!

By: Mary

Mary — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:02:58 +0000

Wow, you were in the Macy’s parade, Colleen? I probably saw you, hee hee!

Thanks, Jen, and I agree, you should start a Thanksgiving tradition there in New Zealand!

Haley, you married into a fabulous thing sounds like! What fun to be adults AND still make time for fun and games. I’m envious of the “eating to live” philosophy. Like you, my side of the family really loves food and holidays are always an excuse to go all out! Have an awesome time, and a safe trip!

By: Haley

Haley — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 21:25:04 +0000

I love the tissue paper leaves idea! May have to try that one - sounds like it could be simple enough for 2-year-old if I help her cut them out. We always spend Thanksgiving with my husband’s family in Arkansas. His Mom has 7 siblings, all with 4-9 kids - there are over 35 cousins! Most of them try to come and it’s a great weekend of singing, devotions by the uncles, tournaments of all sorts (football, soccer, basketball, etc.) lots of arguments during games of charades, a pasture golf tournament and usually a little shopping if we girls can sneak away! The meal usually isn’t that big of a deal - compared to the food in my family. It’s always the main event among my clan. But as Mom and I say, some of us, “live to eat” while others just “eat to live”. My family definitely falls into the first category and his the second!

By: jen

jen — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 16:17:04 +0000

what a good deal

good ideas too

we dont celebrate Thanksgiving here in New Zealand I kinda think we should

have a wonderful time

ps Im sori about your blogging friend HUGS

By: Colleen

Colleen — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 12:03:54 +0000

I love the holidays! I’ve come across several blogger friends who have listed fun holiday ideas! We always watched the Macy’s Day Parade. My high school band was in the parade during my sophomore year! Boy was it ever cold!
We celebrate by all being together and having a big feast. My favorites are the dressing, green bean casserole and a family jell-o recipe!