Thanksgiving Photos

The other day I posted about being thankful for so many things and I mentioned that I took some pics during my time at home. Looking at my phone made me realize that there aren't actually that many pics but I will share with you what I have and then I will include a few stories about the pics. 

Just two single girls hitting the road

 In this car ride Lily was a little nervous. I often think that she is still a little confused about Dallas and wonders when we are going to get back to St. Louis. However, once we got close to my parents home she was super excited because she knew where she was.

Entering the great home state

Apple pie... so yummy

I cut a fleur de lis for the vent in the pie

I love apple pie, I don't eat many of the thanksgiving pies, as I do not like pumpkin very much. So my father and I tend to whip up an apple pie most thanksgivings. We use granny smith apples and the recipe out of my mom's better homes and garden's cookbook (you know the one with the red patchwork pattern). I have tried several different versions and that is always the one that I prefer. Although to save time I do tend to buy pie crust at the holidays... too much to do. 

Crab Crustini Appetizers, more on these later

 I was in charge of appetizers for the big meal. I found these crab crustini's on pinterest. I modified the recipe a bit so I will be sure to share it with you so that you can bring something yummy to your next party. I also made a spinach dip, so good. I found this recipe on the back on the Knorr Spinach Dip Package (could also be called vegetable soup, I think).

Hitting the stores for a little black friday fun

My mom and I hit up several stores for black friday. I always love to go to target so that I can see what I just can live without. I found myself asking that anytime I looked at anything so it was hard to justify something when the question is "can I live without this?" Oh well, it was wonderful to get to spend time shopping with my mom, we found a few great deals.

It was a great time with the family and I love the sweet moments with the family. I can't wait to get home for a few more days at Christmas. Happy Holidays!