Turkeys were on the run in our backyard this week as we prepared for the big feast.
At school, Cam helped chop potatoes for homemade soup which he indicated was delicious.
Thanksgiving originates from a 1621 harvest feast in Plymouth, Massachusetts, shared between the English colonists (Pilgrims) and the Wampanoag people. While this is the event most famously associated with the holiday's beginnings, Thanksgiving celebrations were not an annual event at the time. The modern holiday traces its roots to a national proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863, which established Thanksgiving as a national holiday celebrated on the last Thursday of November. In 1941, Congress set the fourth Thursday of the November as the federal holiday in celebration of Thanksgiving. 
Ms. Ann arrived with the coveted homemade cranberry relish to accompany our feast. We all stated what we were most thankful for before enjoying our meal. Topping that list was each other, our family, our health, our friends and the delicious assortment of food on our table. Dessert was a surprise Jane had planned. She pre-ordered mini Crumbl pies. Six were delivered on Wednesday and everyone had at least one bite from each. The french silk pie came in first followed by the Reese's chocolate peanut butter, then a collective tie for raspberry, pumpkin, oreo and brookie.
Friday afternoon was spent decorating the Christmas tree and the surrounding area. It always feels like such a big accomplishment to have it all done.
We collectively took a break that afternoon, relaxing and watching a movie. Each of us ended up using a separate blanket to make things feel extra cozy.
Before Thursday, Cam was busy. His physical therapy and swimming sessions each Monday evening are activities he looks forward to. His PT, Mr. Patrick has been working with Cameron for 10+ years. They typically finish his appointment with some extended sitting practice.
At school, Cam helped chop potatoes for homemade soup which he indicated was delicious.On Wednesday, both Jane and her son had the day off. After picking up Oma, a stop was made to claim our reserved fresh local turkey. That afternoon, Cam and his mom made their way to Mary Free Bed for an orthotics appointment. The casting was completed for replacement AFOs (ankle foot orthotics) just as snow started falling.
Our family loves turkey. On Thursday, Chris readied our 20lb bird for baking. Cam's grandma, he and his mom worked to peel potatoes, add the ingredients for the homemade stuffing and ready the vegetables, sweet potatoes and biscuits.
Thanksgiving originates from a 1621 harvest feast in Plymouth, Massachusetts, shared between the English colonists (Pilgrims) and the Wampanoag people. While this is the event most famously associated with the holiday's beginnings, Thanksgiving celebrations were not an annual event at the time. The modern holiday traces its roots to a national proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863, which established Thanksgiving as a national holiday celebrated on the last Thursday of November. In 1941, Congress set the fourth Thursday of the November as the federal holiday in celebration of Thanksgiving. 
Ms. Ann arrived with the coveted homemade cranberry relish to accompany our feast. We all stated what we were most thankful for before enjoying our meal. Topping that list was each other, our family, our health, our friends and the delicious assortment of food on our table. Dessert was a surprise Jane had planned. She pre-ordered mini Crumbl pies. Six were delivered on Wednesday and everyone had at least one bite from each. The french silk pie came in first followed by the Reese's chocolate peanut butter, then a collective tie for raspberry, pumpkin, oreo and brookie.After dinner, Chris and Cam had a bit of fun with AI by embellishing some photos involving a turkey and a rocket, respectively! 🤣
Friday afternoon was spent decorating the Christmas tree and the surrounding area. It always feels like such a big accomplishment to have it all done.
We collectively took a break that afternoon, relaxing and watching a movie. Each of us ended up using a separate blanket to make things feel extra cozy.Friday evening, we treated Oma to an early birthday dinner at one of our favorite local restaurants, Cascade Roadhouse. Cam and his grandma split the perch dinner. We felt fortunate to be able to sit in the outdoor enclosure next to the fireplace. We even met another family who was on the other side of the fire and had a nice time getting acquainted.
A winter storm warning was in place for Saturday evening and Sunday, so Jane drove Oma back to her home in the afternoon.
We took our customary family pic in front of the tree.
Although we had planned to have Oma until Sunday, we all agreed it would be easiest to have her return a little early with the incoming weather.
Jane and her mom worked to trim the tree at Oma's place prior to heading back to GR. Cam was happy to know that his grandma's place was decorated too!
By Sunday morning, the white stuff blanketed everything.
We knew we had made the right decision based on the amount of snow that covered our neighborhood!
Camology Quotes:
Cam brought home a school assignment that was labeled 'I'm Thankful For' in honor of Thanksgiving.
He chose the word "Family" with a further description using this format:
- Funny
- Awesome
- Mellow
- Inclusive
- Loving
- Yappy
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