well, we've started to get the usual "why haven't you posted on your blog in forever" backlash=) so I thought I would round up some pictures from Thanksgiving, I actually didn't get very many good ones for some reason so I apologize, but this should give you an idea...
"dang, that's tasty"
Ed, taking it all in=)
sorry Tara, but this was too funny, plus it showcases our scrumptious spread=)
Emma and the boys enjoying the meal
The boys have been learning a few new songs at school, much to my delight and entertainment on the way home=) Wednesdays are always the best because they have chapel that day and they really get going in the car on the way home! This is a video of a couple of my favorites. Noah's version of "Peace like a river" says "peace like a river in my song". The other night Adam tried to gently suggest that maybe the words to the song were "peace like a river in my soul"...but no, Noah was pretty adamant that they are not. I believe he said something like "Dad! it's peace from GOD and it's in my song!" You can't argue with that logic...or a four year old for that matter=)
The other song is "Jesus, you are wonderful" and it is the sweetest thing to hear this coming out of my two year olds mouth=)
I signed up for this thing from Real Simple magazine where they email you a new cookie recipe (every day I think?) until Christmas. I tried this one the other day and they were amazing! I planned to freeze half to save for later and they never made it to the freezer!
Gingerbread Cookies
2 3/4 C. flour
1 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 C. unsalted butter, at room temp.
2/3 C. sugar
1/2 C. molasses
1 egg
1 C. powdered sugar
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, cloves and salt. Using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar till smooth, add the molasses and egg and beat till fluffy, about 2 min. Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add in flour mixture, mixing just till incorporated. shape into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 30 min. On a floured surface, roll the dough to 1/4 in. thick, cut with cookie cutters, place on parchment lined or greased cookie sheets. bake until firm, 10-12 min. cool completely before icing.
place powdered sugar in a small bowl and gradually add 1 TB water till a thick icing forms, transfer to a plastic bag and snip a small hole in the corner. decorate cookies and let set.
*I made dough a little thicker than 1/4 in. and they were super chewy and yummy!
not a phrase I thought I would ever have to use...but I just heard evil laughter coming from the other side of the yard and looked over to see my younger son trying his best to pee on my older son and he was just absolutely cracking up!!
