Trent's first deer

Trent got to go hunting this morning with his Poppy and shot his first deer. It was a doe. Rachel got to go Thanksgiving morning but just before her shot, they spooked and ran off. Of course, now she is mad and wants to know when she gets to go again! The one picture is of my grandpa gutting the thing before they took it to the processing plant. Trent is very excited, they are going to make a rug from the hide(oh boy!).

Other than that, we have had a very uneventful holiday weekend. I shopped for a couple of hours Sat afternoon and that is it. The kids want to go see Bolt but I've yet to get up the energy to go. We will see! Right now Rich is trying to fix the toilet I tore up while cleaning the other day. He is getting more irritated by the hour, so I may load up the kids and go to the movie before it gets any worse!!!!

Happy Thanksgiving-A visit from Tom Turkey

One Saturday, Rachel and I were home alone. We started hearing this strange noise out on the back porch. When we went to look, we saw this odd looking turkey standing there looking in the window. We noticed he didn't look so well- a little green around the waddle. We decided to invite him in to see if we could help him out in anyway. Well, he sat down in the kitchen to rest and just about the time I was going to offer him some tea, he threw up all over my kitchen table and sideboard. Well, needless to say, we ran him off out the back door and haven't seen him since. The pictures show the damage that was left behind!

I hope you have a great Thanksgiving, and be careful of green turkeys!!

Crafts

I just found a new kids craft blog. It looks like it has lots of great ideas. Maybe I will be inspired?????
As soon as I take the time to take pics, I'm going to tell the story of how Tom Turkey visited our house!

Ice Skating

We went ice skating w/ Believers Friday. It was T & R's first time to ever ice skate. We even talked dad into going with us. They really enjoyed it and got the hang of it just as it was time to leave!!! I'm sure we will have to go back again soon. I didn't get very good pictures but Kelli did and will get those to me.

After skating, we went on over across the street from the Jones Center and watched the cattle auction for awhile. Sounds fun doesn't it! My uncle owns the sale barn and my grandpa used to own it. I've been there many times but the kids hadn't been, so we gave them the opportunity to witness a cattle auction, complete with wonderful fragrance! R loved it of course and T just wanted to get out!

Then we made our way up to Bentonville and ate at a wonderful pizza place. Gusano's-be sure to find it if ever up that way. Of course, when we are that close, we have to do Krispy Kreme! It is pumpkin spice time-my favorite!

The first pic I posted is from the Spiro Mounds. I tried to delete, but don't know how- oh well.

More Good Eats

Well, I love my Southern Plate! I tried another recipe last night and loved it. It was the Bama Steak Sandwich. I like it so much, I'm having leftovers for lunch. It is easy, quick and yummy! My only complaint lately is that it has been very hard to navigate around her website. I don't know what the problem is but I hope it gets better.
We also had a wonderful Renew last night for homeschool moms. Kelli brought lots of different fun to make foods for the holidays. It was all so cute and I think I could do most of it, I just have to work on my 'want to' a little more. I didn't get pictures but I'm sure some others will post theirs soon. I think I will try the bread cornucopia first. It seemed easy enough! Of course, I need somewhere to go to take it!
I also brought a few things home with me that night and the kids ended up eating them for breakfast!!!!!Oh well!

Election

Well, it didn't turn out the way we wanted. I just hope and pray things go well the next four years. I know God is in control of this situation, I'm just trying to remind myself of that often!

We did have fun learning about the presidential election process. We read lots of books, went to the Republican headquarters and picked up t-shirts , bumper sticker and yard sign. Then we all went to vote together. Election night we printed out an electoral map and filled it in as the night went along. Too bad it was too blue!!!

At least the campain is over-for awhile. Since this one lasted 2 years, I can only imagine the next one starting with 3 years left!!

Eating and Voting

We voted!! The kids went with me and we read the ballot and they got to touch the screen. What a great education! Best part, no line. I'm glad it is over but a little nervous of the outcome.

Now, eating! I tried 2 more recipes from the Southern Plate. Oh my! The grilled chicken tenderloin and baked mac and cheese. That mac was awesome. I've never made it from scratch before. It doesn't taste anything like mac and cheese. Much better. Scoot on over there and try them out.

Trent finished soccer this weekend and we didn't get to have family pics made. She couldn't fit us in. I'm spending most of this week trying to get pics of the kids around here. We went in our yard yesterday and going to mom's sometime this week.

Spiro Mounds was very interesting. I've never been before. If you haven't seen it, it is worth the trip.