We had a pretty fantastic Thanksgiving week. We started things off by watching the Pilgrims and Indians kick off the celebration in Emma's kindergarten class. Emma opted to be an Indian because there were only 6 others, and she saw that things needed a little evening out.
The kindergarten class acted out the scene where the Pilgrims and Wampanoags meet and later eat. There were lots of cute songs; the highlight was when the class performed the "Turkey Tango," complete with dance moves.
Later, my Emma came to mutual along with cute Barnard cousins Emma, Marissa, and Miranda (not in this pic) to decorate the homeless shelter for Thanksgiving.
On Wednesday, we met up with Cummings gals to have our own version of Chocolate Day. We borrowed Valerie's tempering machines (thank you!) and made some tasty treats. Mom tried a maple fondant that was delicious!
Here are cousins hanging out, playing some computer games. From L to R: Emma, Spencer, Daniel, Maddie, Emma, Ryan.
*Disclaimer: I can't tell Daniel and Ryan apart from just a profile shot.
Thursday morning started with a little football. Here is one group of Turkey Bowl players. Adam and Spencer are on the left.
This shot (and caption) came from Bro. Baldwin and was featured in the church lobby poster recounting the morning's games. Love it.
After the Turkey Bowl, the rest of our clan joined up with Adam and Spencer to have a little Turkey Trot. We looped the school track many times over (some faster than others, all faster than me and my 7.5 months of prego belly).
Taking a stab at getting everyone identified from L to R, back to front:
Matt, Jorge Luis, Emily, Brad, Marie, John, Adam, Landon, Mitch, Jessica, Valerie, Miranda, Morena
Ryan, Daniel, Spencer, Maddie, Emma, Laura, Laney (Mori's sister), Guiliani, Gabriella, Emma
I think all the photos of our actual Thanksgiving dinner with the Barnards, Withers, and guest George Ruck are on Adam's phone. Suffice it to say that it was a lovely meal; 1pm is the perfect time to eat; and pie is a perfectly acceptable alternative to dinner.
Friday, we celebrated Lefse Day, when all the Cummings clan gathers to put Thanksgiving leftovers in a Norwegian potato-tortilla of sorts. It's the best food ever.
Here's the kid table: Spencer, Trina, Ginger, Hazel, Emma, Hilde, and Laurel.
Grammy's beautifully remodeled kitchen is the perfect gathering place for a large family crowd.
(Pictured below from L to R: Adam, Aaron doing an impressive job of holding both Reuben and Miriam, Kari, Katy).
Papa did a little story time for some sleepy young ones as the evening got later. It took me back to when I was young. Papa has a very soothing story-telling voice.
Here's Emma helping me bake and after-Thanksgiving pie. She does so with style.
We helped Gma, Gpa, and Laura pick out their Christmas tree. It was a chilly day, so we all headed to Starbucks for some apple cider and hot cocoa. Ryan and Emma caught up on some news while we waited for our order.
Ryan, Spencer, Laura, Daniel, Gma, Maddie, and Emma.
John with Gpa.
Jorge Luis, Emily, and Ryan.
Adam and Spencer.
I snuck this photo in for a little picture proof that I was there too. :)
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