Giving Thanks

I have discovered the perfect recipe for a good Thanksgiving Day.  It combines all the best ingredients to a festive and fun filled day.  It is a FAMILY recipe, but I am happy to share it with you.  
A Perfect Thanksgiving Holiday
Recipe by:  Adelle Belnap

1 Lazy Morning
4 Cute Kids
A Glimpse of The Macey's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1 Paper Turkey Stuffed with New Pajamas
6 Cinnimon Roll Turkeys
5 Inches of Freshly Fallen Snow

Combine these ingredients together and let them simmer for about 4 hours.  Then add:

2 Cream Pies
48 Hot Rolls Fresh from the Oven
2 Jello Raspberry Salads with Pretzels and Whipped Cream Cheese

Pack these items into the car for 15 minutes and head over the mountain and through the fields to Uncle Ryan's house.

Snack on items from the veggie tray and much a few crackers with cheese.  Be careful not to get too full.  Watch as the house slowly fills with people, laughter, savory smells, and tasty treats.  Once everyone has arrived and the feast is ready, have everyone join hands in a giant circle and say a prayer for all of the blessings in your life.  Then, eat.  Do it slowly so you can really enjoy it.  Try not to be sad when you get full way too fast.

Once the feast is finished, add:

16 Cousins Playing
1 Walk Around The Neighborhood
2 Hours of Sledding
Another Log on the Fire

While the day turns into night, take time to play a few games as a family, take pictures, and listen to Grandpa play Christmas songs on the piano.  If you are lucky, add the grandkids singing along.

Once you belly's begin to have room, put out the pies.  Whip fresh cream for the pumpkin pie.  Warm up the apple pie and cover it with a scoop of ice cream.  Fight for a slice of chocolate cream.  Again.  Eat slowly and enjoy.

Finish the evening with a few rounds of shuffleboard.  If your kids beg to have a giant cousin sleepover party, say yes.

And before you climb into bed that night, take a few minutes to thank Heavenly Father for the perfect day and for the tremendous amount of love and happiness in your life.  Then, climb under your warm covers and snuggle with your best friend.