Sunday, November 29, 2009

Pie & Family

I blogged about my high ideals for holidays. In keeping with those ideals, I'll show you the best of the day:

Our family right before Thanksgiving Mass. (Not a holy day of obligation, but I love going to Mass on Thanksgiving. It's just right!)



And the lovely pies that turned out fine. Jack Daniels Chocolate-Chip Pecan, and Pumpkin. Didn't make the crust, but I'm still impressed enough with myself.



Really, our celebration was wonderful. I usually settle in quite nicely with the fact that I can't live up to my ideals. But in honor of those ideals, I'll refrain from showing you a photo of our table. I used red, white, and blue tablecloths and white patio chairs. No candles (there were eight kids here!). No pilgrim placecards or cornucopia centerpiece. And believe it or not, despite all that I still had a nice time. Imagine.

3 comments:

Laura said...

The pies look delic....your family is adorable, whata great pic! Thanks for sharing!

littlecbsmom said...

I love the family picture! You guys all look great!

I'm glad the feast was wonderful and it sounds like you focused on the important things like a church service and safety:)

Rachel said...

What a great picture. I can't beleive how grown up everyone looks, except you and Kevin who bothe look downright youthful!