Turkey Cookies

Thanksgiving 1997, my sister Vannah, taught us to make a cute turkey cookie. Since then it has been a tradition for our family! Supplies, 2 fudge stipped cookies (feet or base and back), chocolate cover cherries (body), chocolate covered raisins (head), candy corn (tail feathers and a tip broken off for the beak), red hots (gobble), chocolate frosting or melted chocolate chips (glue).

Stuart loves to make funny faces for the camera!

Samantha is cutting one cookie, so that the back has a flat edge to sit on the feet.

A tray full of cute turkeys!!

Thanksgiving

We celebrated Thanksgiving a day early. I was home from All Children's Hospital for a doctor appointment, so we had our dinner on Wed. night.



During our dinner there was a knock on our door. When we answered the door we were suprized to see Russ Ceperich, a friend from Idaho, on the doorstep. Of course we invited Russ and his family in. We had a great visit. Stuart and Raeleigh enjoyed having someone to play with. The older kids visited with the adults for a while and then read.



Novalee, Stuart and Brighton

Bianca

Raeleigh, Nicca (Nicole)

Brennan

Luybov & Me

Russ and Luybov we so great to me after Searls died. They helped the kids and I make the transition into our new life.

Craig and Russ, cut up the pis for us to share!!

After the Ceperich left, Stuart put on a magic show for the family. He used the tricks that he got for his birthday. He did a great job and had fun. I think that he liked to make his fingers smoke the most!!

Samantha did drumroll before each of Stuart's tricks. I had a great Thanksgiving. I am so grateful that I could be with my family and friends.

Pie Day!!

In the Crane family there is a Pie Day tradition. The day before Thanksgiving, my sisters and their kids go to my Mom's. They spend the day making pies. Every pie pan (and any other round dish that is oven safe) is filled with something delicious. Each of the grandchildren get to make their own mini pie. Usually there 20+ pies made at grandma that day.



This year the kids decided to have their own pie day while I was at the doctor. They made 7 yummy pies!!


Pictured: Morgan, Jordan and Raeleigh

Stuart has decided that he does not like to have his picture taken. So when he sees the camers pointed in his direction, he pulls a grumpy face.

Pies: Apple, chocolate pudding, , custard, angel lush, peach, pumpkin

The kids had a great carrying on a Crane family tradition!

Thanksgiving

I love Thanksgiving. I like to think about all the blessings I have. So things I am thankful for (in no particular order) : the ability to read, hugs from the students at the elementary school, friends, the scriptures, an amazing husband, Morgan's desire to help others smile, Patrick's sense of humor, Samantha's love for adventure, Jordan's ability to draw, Stuart's inventiveness, Raeleigh's wanting me around, a house to live in, my testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ, my family of orgin, both my in-law families, memories of Searls, photographs, need for volunteers, serving in the church, and many more.

Thanksgiving day Craig's family came over. Craig did most of the cooking. The kids all helped with the dishes and watched the parade. Patrick played ball at the church. It was a nice day.

I must also admit that this was a difficult day for me. My Mom started of tradition of "Pie Day" years and years ago. This happens the day before Thanksgiving, all the daughters and kids go to Mom's and bake pies all day. There are usually 20+ pies made. Of course the kids all make their own mini pies. Living out of state means I haven't been to Pie Day in 10 years. I missed my sisters and mom all day on Wednesday - and wondered throughout the day what kinds of pies they were making. By Thanksgiving I was an emotional wreck. I was so homesick for my family. I took two naps that day and lots of deep breaths. I think/hope I put on a happy face while my in-laws were here. Then at bed time Craig held me and let me cry. I am greatful that he will listen to me share memories of my family that is so far away. Thanks Craig for helping me to make it through a hard day.

Stuart's Thanksgiving Feast

For a day and a half, Stuart's school class along with another class, cooked. They made a turkey and all the fixings! For about a week they made decorations and invitations. Stories about Thanksgiving were also written. Of course there were also rehersals for the performance and songs.

Tuesday morning the students decorated the classroom. There were pinecone turkeys, turkey napkin rings, woven placemats and name cards on the table. The walls had the pilgrims and ships the students colored, along with their stories. Also there were turkeys all over the wall. The room looked great.

Guests were seated as they arrived. When we were all there, the student came in in their costumes, singing. They lined up front of the classroom. Each of them read a part of the story about Thanksgiving four hundred years ago and today. It was awesome and all the parents/grandparents were thrilled. After the program, we all ate. The students were excited to try the food they had made. It was an awesome day.



This is Grandpap, Stuart and his cousin Austin.



Good job Stuart and classmates.

The students waiting in their costumes to go in and perform. They are so CUTE!

Our principal carved the turkey for everyone. I love that Mr Gifford gets involved in the classrooms. He knows each of the students names and who their parents are. Mr Gifford is a terrific principal.