As was mentioned a few posts back, we are ‘on holiday’ this week. Only a weekend separates us, though, from school work. I’m not really ready for it 
In my life this week…
Monday- We didn’t really do much. The kids were given a wee bit too much screen time (which they loved) and I worked on my paper {some}.
Tuesday- We spent a lot of time working on NaNoWriMo. We won’t get our word count this year. I’m a little sad but…not too broken up about it 
Wednesday*- I made a hand-stitched ornament. Lee made a pomander ball.
I made the pumpkin pie for Thursday. It didn’t turn out like I hoped but everyone else liked it.
*That just goes to my Wordless Wednesday post
Thursday- Thanksgiving Day. The kids and I made all the food- turkey, green bean casserole, stuffing, braided bread, mashed potatoes, gravy, ‘sparkling’ apple juice (with juice and club soda) and we also had olives and cranberry sauce. Oh and the pie. We have eggnog, but forgot to bring it out!
My favorite thing this week was…
The kids were so helpful with the cooking. It was so nice and it will serve them well in the long run
Fox made a pomander ball and both made hand-stitched ornaments. I made a second ornament.
Friday- I made a pomander ball {finally}. I have to get going on their school schedules because there are new things being added or changes to some things. If I don’t get it done by tomorrow, we won’t be ready to implement on Monday.
The ornaments are going to be sent to family for their Christmas trees. The pomander balls will be exchanged between the three of us. It might seem silly to think that we saw each others creation and then we will trade with each other, but the kids came up with the idea and I love it. If you’ve never made one, I would highly suggest it! They smell so good!
I’m grateful for…
My family: my husband who shows me such love, my kids who have been full of laughter this week {and last}, our house {we just love it}, the abundance of good food we have, the many provisions {some luxuries} that keep us from want, God’s grace- it is there when we least think it should be.
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Love your thanks giving tree on the wall. The fall colours are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteMy 10YO was just commenting how it's hard to make presents be a surprise because we're together all the time! :D
ReplyDeleteYour homemade ornaments are so cute. I hope you had a great Thanksgiving! Thanks for linking up to TGIF & we'll see you next week! Don't forget to enter for a chance to Guest Post & Have your blog featured on my sidebar for the entire month of December - http://livinglifeintentionally.blogspot.com/2011/11/thank-you-want-to-guest-post.html
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Following you back now :) looks like a great week. My kids had a bit more screen time than normal as well.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you guys had a great relaxing week. We always enjoy the week of Thanksgiving as just a fun week of relaxation also. Stopping by from the HMJ. Give away on my blog, last day to comment to enter.
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