Wii, Wii, Wii, All The Way Home!

Four little piggies went to Munster for Thanksgiving...
One little piggie had deep fried Turkey.
One little piggie had a Munster Donut.
One little piggie had none.
One little piggie cried "I want a Wii, Wii, Wii, all the way home".

This was a synopsis of our Thanksgiving. We travelled to visit my sister and her family on Wednesday in Munster. Stayed up way too late and then rose on Thursday for Thanksgiving doughnuts from Munster Donuts our favorite donut joint. I had the best time peeling and cutting (way too many) 16lbs of potatoes with my sister. That was my first job of the day and I was pleased to stay by my sister's side as we prepared dinner and were joined by our sister in law - virtual farmgirl. We all proudly wore our "farmgirl" aprons, but I forgot to get a picture. The men oversaw the deep frying of the Turkey and the children alternately.

I had made "corn cob" party crackers for everyone as favors (filled with candy, thankful slip, crayon, a rock to remind us of Jesus our rock, nuts, slinkie for the kids, stickers and what not) . They seemed to be well received. Though, I did ruin the supper of at least one little niece. Sorry, virtual farmgirl and ifarmer. Ephraim was a picky eater as usual hence the little piggie that had none. I gave up my annual turkey leg so that Carson could have it. Glad to see Carson is carrying on my legacy.

We had a real feast including yeast rolls made by my eldest niece with the help of the second oldest. You know I couldn't resist the rolls being "white bread" and all. Made me think of my grandmother whom we called "Mam Mam". Troy had baked a pie and made deviled eggs. My brother and sister in law brought yummy pumpkin surprise pie, sweet potato casserole and handcrafted cranberry sauce and pumpkin soup that was made in its own shell. All to compliment the hard work my sister had gone too in preparing corn casserole and stuffing, etc...

My mother would have loved it all though I think she might have worried that the deep fryer would catch the house on fire. I certainly missed my mother, but it was a comfort to have my uncle and aunt with us. We were also joined by my brother in law's family which was a pleasure.

So I think I have given you pretty much a blow by blow of the day except to explain the "Wii, Wii, Wii". As we headed out the door to join Troy's parents for the rest of the day, I grabbed a piece of pumpkin surprise pie. Once in the car we started our 3 & 1/2 hour trip back to Columbus. As we drove up to Troy's parents Carson began to talk of his desire for a Wii game system for Christmas. The topic continued throughout the evening and continued and continued. A delightful evening of catching up with Troy's parents and playing a few hands of euchre was had(Troy and I lost). Carson wrote a letter to Santa with grandpa's help asking for a Wii yet again. Then we headed home. "Wii, Wii, Wii," that is all we heard all the way home. I am reserving judgement on this request for now. Carson has since written at least one more letter and wanted to know how to mail it to Santa. "Wii" shall see what happens.

I don't mind choosing something special for my sons at Christmas, because I know that they know the real meaning of Christmas which is our Lord and Savior Jesus. Carson couldn't wait to get the tree up this morning. We've started the decorating and I am looking forward to having it all up and ready soon. I love to welcome guests especially to celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus. Do drop by if you are in the area. More on our Christmas theme later...