Galveston: Days 5 & 6

Day five mom and I spent Christmas and birthday shopping. Was a whirle wind, but we got it all finished. Then had a nice family dinner at Gaido's.

Day six was Thanksgiving and we tried something new. We let Kroger do the cooking. That's right, our Thanksgiving dinner came in a big box that we just had to heat up and it was delicious!

What a great week! It will be a Thanksgiving to remember :0)

Mexican Food for Thanksgiving

This year we are celebrating Thanksgiving at my in-laws on Saturday. Christian suggested instead of having turkey twice in just a few days that we have big Mexican for our first celebration. So, this year for Thanksgiving, we had big Mexican. It was wonderful! I made steak taquitos, cheese enchiladas, creamy chicken enchilads, beans, rice, guacamole,7 layer taco dip, quesadillas, queso, and chip. Bob and Esther came down and brought an apple pie for dessert. Everything turned out wonderfully and was so yummy. I can't wait for Turkey on Saturday!

My Little Indian

Yesterday, I went to pick up Jack from school and was greeted by an Indian. Jack was so proud of his costume that he had made at school. He even posed for pictures!

Pumpkin Bread

This month for HHE's Teacher Appreciation we made bread for all the teachers. I did an easy pumpkin bread. It is really a cake, but worked great in the loaf pans. Click here for the recipe. It is too easy not to try ;~)

Eatable Cornucopias & Other Treats

The annual WLC Feast was held today. We feed over 600 people and gave the leftovers to Star of Hope. I was so pleased with my favor my class made, I had to share. Eatable Cornucopias! To made you will need the following:

Waffle Cones
Pretzels
Bugles
Candy Corn/Pumpkins
plastic wrap

Mix pretzels, bugles, candy corn and pumpkins (you could use other things such as dried cranberries or raisin) in a large bowl. For my two year old class, we wrapped the cones leaving a flap. Had the kids pour in a cup or two of the pretzel mixtures. Covered with flap and you're finished. These looked great on the tables and helped pass the time while waiting for the food to arrive!

Here are a couple other cute crafty food ideas. First is an Oreo Cookie Turkey from Make and Takes.

Indian Corn Treats from Holiday Crafts and Creations.

Turkey Cookies from Fun Snacks 4 Kids.

Turkeys for the Teacher I made last year.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Jack's Family Turkey Project

For homework this weekend Jack had to disguise a turkey. The instructions read "This turkey needs to be disguised to survive Thanksgiving! Working together as a family, plan and make a disguise for your turkey. Be creative in the materials you choose to use. Fabric, items from nature, markers, paint, photos etc. are some suggestions." We decided to make Buzz Lightyear. What a fun homework assignment.

PS - Bailey did this same project last year. Click here to see her turkey in disguise!

Happy Thanksgiving '08

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

Here's wishing you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Turkey, ham, stuffing, sweet potatoe soufflé, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, roles, pecan pie and apple pie was all on the menu. Bailey said the blessing before the noon meal. Bob and Esther came down for a wonderful meal and to watch some football. The Barger's have lots to be thankful for and had a wonderful Turkey Day!

Look at our Turkeys

Bailey made this turkey drawing this year in her kindergarten class.
Jack made this cute turkey last year!

Turkey Cookie for the Teacher

These cute turkeys are so simple and the teachers just loved them. I cut five feathers from construction paper, one head, two hearts, & an orange triangle for the beak. I taped them together & put a label on the back with Thanksgiving wishes from our family.

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Chocolate Pretzel Squares

Made Jennifer's Chocolate Pretzel Squares to take to a lunch tomorrow and thought I would share the recipe. Super Easy! Super Cute!!
Chocolate Pretzel Squares
1 bag pretzel squares
1 bag Wilton’s melts
M&Ms, Candy Corns or other holiday candy
Arrange pretzel squares in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Place a Wilton’s melt on each pretzel and bake for 5 minutes at 150 degrees (or until the chocolate is soft). Press M&M (or other holiday candy) in the middle of the melt.