2. A public celebration of divine goodness; also, a day set apart for religious services, specially to acknowledge to goodness of God, either in any remarkable deliverance from calamities or danger, or in the ordinary dispensation of his bounties. The practice of appointing an annual thanksgiving originated in New England.
(from Noah Webster's 1828 Dictionary)
The girls in their costumes: 1 princess and 1 pilgrim
We had a Thanksgiving "Party" with a few friends, some babies, and lots of kids. :) We made a thankful-turkey-craft, ate snacks, tried to visit over the noisy boys, and the kids played.
The kids and I have spent a lot of time learning about the pilgrims and their sacrifices to come to this country. We've read and re-read several books about Thanksgiving, plus listened to "The Legend of Squanto" (through Focus on the Family) as well as "The Story of the Mayflower" (a freebie download through thelearningparent.com) William said he was thankful for Squanto. Who knows, w/out Squanto's help, the pilgrims may've had trouble surviving in the "New World".
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Deer Harvest last weekend...
Justin and Max each got 2 deer. Dr. Ochenjele had fun assisting w/ the "gutting". :)
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Madeline is taking "piano lessons" (she loves it!)
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My life has become so much easier since Justin is working more "normal" hrs. He leaves around 5 or 6 and is home around 5-6 (since it's dark so early) The boys have been hanging around w/ Justin more, which leaves Madeline and I to hang out together. Here she is helping me make meatballs.
"MMMmmm, nummy" she says. :)
Samuel and Justin were out early the 1st day of shotgun season...
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