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We had a very non-traditional, relaxed Thanksgiving Day yesterday. It was non-traditional, because we had Mexican food. Yes, Mexican. It's funny that I have heard some of my children's online friends' have asked if we are of Hispanic descent. My husband was born and raised in New Mexico, but is not Hispanic... though he is of a small (can we even measure it?) Comanche Indian descent. My skin, when I was younger, was an olive-complexion, and I tanned very easily; so do most of our children. Add our dark hair, and I can see where friends might think that.
It was also non-traditional because I did not cook one thing. Amanda cooked the dinner, and it wasn't the cook all day, eat, then clean-up the rest of the day type of day, either.

I awoke to Hannie preparing to serve the eggs and bacon she made for breakfast. Scrambled eggs and turkey bacon. We will have to have her cook it longer from now on though. Matt likes his crunchy, and I like mine a tad more cooked, but, no one said so, lest we spoil her job well done. Nothing like a seven-year-old who can get up and make a nice little breakfast and set a pretty table too.
Daddy prayed for our day and our food and that God's Hand would be upon us and direct us. Breakfast was served. Daddy made about a dozen pieces of toast and brought out the honey. We read through an old American History workbook about Miles Standish, the Separatists and the Strangers - the Pilgrims. It was a nice time, not too deep, but just enough to keep everyone's attention and ask some questions. Eric got to read when Caleb crawled up into my lap, which already held little LucyLillie. She got to eat some pears all mashed up. We took pictures of her first foods a couple of days ago, but I have yet to blog it.

After breakfast, it was time to clean up the attic room (our family room/ master bedroom) in preparation for the football game later that afternoon.Daddy took Eric and Hannie upstairs, and the girls and I got on our 1 computer to check email. (Correction: Amanda) Ok, I got on the 1 computer to check email... the girls hovered, and we laughed and read emails from Auntie and visited some friends' blogs. All afternoon, the children took turns on the piano. I think when everyone was hungry, Jocelyn went and got the Littles a hot dog. That was Amanda's cue to get dinner done.

I found a site with sheet music for Amazing Grace, at Jocelyn's request. When it was time to eat dinner, I went out to the parlor, and she was playing out of our Praise book. Our children only play the right hand, but it really did not matter. I laid my face in my hands and just took in the music and heard the words in the voice in my head. It was calming, even when there were several others in the room talking and playing and what-have-you. I smiled to myself and just relished the moment of this time. All of our children, eighteen to seven months, in our home, enjoying each other and time together.
Daddy again prayed for our food and that God's Hand would be upon us and direct us. We all thanked God for a wonderful day, and dinner was served. We had rolled tacos, con queso, beans and rice and chips. Of course, we had pumpkin pie and ice cream. Matt then washed the china - I am convinced it was because the Cowboys were playing their annual Thanksgiving Day football game... and, well, *that* tradition stood yesterday, of course! haha.

My Mom and sister called as we ended our meal, and Jen got to listen to Caleb sing as he played the piano. There was dead silence for about a minute, and I asked if she was there, and she said, "I'm just listening to him play the piano," in that sweet, amazed voice. Made me joyful.
So, all in all, it was a peaceful day. Good food, prayer and celebration. Family fun. We ended it with Daddy asleep in front of the game, the Littles falling to sleep slowly but surely, and the girls and I enjoying each others' company as I hemmed Matt's pants.

We do plan to have turkey breast on Sunday, and Amanda is even now making a list of our favorite holiday foods, including mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, stuffing, sweet potatoes/marshmallows and rolls. I think Matt held off in his decision of the question, "What should we do for Thanksgiving" just so he could have the Mexican dinner. Boy was it good.
Hope your day was wonderful and relaxing, and you have a great weekend!

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Please Join Jasmine for the 10th Homesteading Carnival

Here is what Jasmine had to say:

"I am so glad that I decided to host The Homesteading Carnival this week.  I have been reading through posts from various homesteaders and boy, have I learned so much!  It is such a priviledge to share with so many of you wonderful homesteaders.  This week, I made a few blunders in my soapmaking excursion, and I started thinking about how some of us first generation homesteaders are at a disadvantage.  In my mind I was pondering how great it would be to have my great-grandmother available to answer everyday questions about homesteading.  Then it struck me, God has provided such a wealth of information and know-how in each of you ladies (and gentlemen).  Thank you so much for your willingness to share both the good, and the not so good, as we ponder the path of our feet.  And now...on with the The Carnival!"

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The girls have received quite a few submissions to their NEW Carnival of homesteading! I think it's going to be a big hit!

Go on over to the Homestead Carnival blog!!!
They got the first one up! Great job girls!!

Why not submit your favorite homestead post? It doesn't have to be a recent one; it just has to be homestead-y! You can submit it anytime and it will go into the next Carnival!

Also let them know if you would like to host it on your blog!

HERE is the info you need to get them a post for the next one!

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