Thanksgiving 2014

We had a relaxing and low-key Thanksgiving this year.  It didn't work out to have any family or friends over so we just had a Thanksgiving with our little family.  I was a little sad to not have guests, but it actually was so nice to have a stress-free day, just cooking dinner as I wanted and not worrying about getting everything done on time and getting the house spotless.  We had a wonderful time with our family.

Claire and Tommy reading together on this holiday.  They play together super well...most of the time!

Since I was cooking everything myself I wanted to experiment to make a delicious turkey.  I decided to brine my turkey the day before and it worked out perfectly.  It took a lot more time and work to brine the turkey, but the turkey turned out moist and yummy and was totally worth the effort.  I think I have found my favorite way to cook a turkey!

The kids and I made these turkey decorations a few weeks before Thanksgiving.  We thought it would be fun to decorate the table with them.  Claire's is on the left and Tommy's is on the right.

I really wanted our family to think about what we were thankful for this year so I made a thankful tree.  Everyday for about a week each of us said one thing we were grateful for.  It was fun to hear what Jacob and the kids thought of each night.  Claire especially wanted to think of spiritual things which was sweet!  The list is below!

Our kiddos ready to eat their turkey dinner!

Tommy (3):
Fire Trucks
Parties
Dogs
Nursery
Ice Cream
Books
Cars
My Baby Lincoln
Food
My Bed

Claire (5):
Piano Lessons
Scriptures
School
My Church
My Friends
My Family
Holy Ghost
Temple
My Primary Friends
Good Dentist

Kristen:
Internet
Conference Talks
Good Doctors
Husband
Visiting Teachers
Warm House
My Kiddos
Primary
Warm Weather
My Mom


Jacob:
Christmas Lights
Music
The Temple
Sports
Scriptures
Yummy Food
My Lovely Kids
My Beautiful Wife
Family Home Evening