November and Thanksgiving

I was thinking through our menu for Thanksgiving and realized that my kids would like almost NOTHING we were making.  I wanted to have a meal that they actually liked so we threw a 'Fakes'giving party at the park.  All our friends brought their favorite foods and it was a perfect time to eat and play.  It was a bit chilly, but most of the kids didn't mind. 

We made some party favors in anticipation of our family coming to town. 

 

I even made my first pie crust.  I was put to shame, when Jackson mentioned he had made two with daddy after I said it was my first time making a crust. 

Lori and Jim's family came from Houston bearing gifts (coloring umbrellas) that the girls just loved.   It is so nice to have cousins and family around.  Especially at our house.  I love hosting and just wish more people would come visit us. 

Dave cooking pies and relish with mom.

Grandpa reading and showing videos to the kids.  He knows the way to their heart. 

Playing four square in gorgeous outside weather. 

The dishes... green beans, mashed potatoes, turkey, cranberry relish, stuffing, sweet potato crunch, rolls, soup and vegi dish.

2 tables for 6 adults and 7 kids.  So happy that mom and Dad Harper and the Cole family could join us.