A Great Day of Thanksgiving!
Mary and the chief
Miller Family 
Bond family (Best dressed)
Markoff family
The whole gangGood food, fun and family
We all gathered at the cottage for dinner and it was decorated so beautifully. The pictures don't even begin to do it justice. The food was delicious and the decorations were amazing. The mood was wonderful and the company even better. We all had beautiful pictures and quotes at each of our place settings. We took turns going around the room reading our great quotes from past presidents and leaders of our country. Then we went around again saying what we are grateful for. Let me just say again "I am so grateful for Natalie and her hard work making this an unforgettable Thanksgiving and all the Markoffs for including us in this magical day. To end off the day we went back to Natalie's and had yummy pies of every kind. She gave each family the most precious book of pictures from the Thanksgiving before with a poem/story that went along with each page. It was the perfect day, and Thanksgiving is quickly becoming my favorite holiday.
Talent show
Piano, jokes, skits, singing, poetry, dancing, and accordion playing.
This year was the adults turn to put on a talent show. It was a much dreaded event by some, especially me, but it turned out to be really fun. In third place was the singing duo Jennifer and Alex, in second place the cheerleaders "perfect cheer and dance" by me and Johnny. First place was taken by the most talented chief playing the accordion. There was a good mix of talents and it was fun to have the kids participate by scoring the event.
Activities
Archery, walnut toss, horse races, and the best tricks on a horse
Little Nicholas Markoff won the $20 prize by hitting the smallest turkey pumpkin smack dab in the middle of the heart. Natalie Markoff came in with the second best shot and a $5 prize. The Indians overall did better in the archery. The Pilgrims won the walnut toss. The Indians won the horse race due to the Pilgrims getting a slow horse and Nick getting bucked off (OUCH!!) The Pilgrims came back to even the score by winning the best tricks on a horse.
Pilgrims and Indians "WE MUST ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT AMERICA IS A GREAT NATION TODAY NOT BECAUSE OF WHAT GOVERNMENT DID FOR THE PEOPLE BUT BECAUSE OF WHAT THE PEOPLE DID FOR THEMSELVES AND FOR ONE ANOTHER."
Richard Nixon
37th President, 1969-1974
14 comments:
Hey, this is Wendi (Natalie's sister) again. Looks like you guys had a great time! And I'm impressed with all the pictures you took.
WHOA...awesome pictures!!! I am sitting here and AS I TYPE am making Nick by me a new camera online! What a difference it makes......super great post! You really captured the day.....only thing you messed up on is that WE SHOULD'VE BEEN 2nd!!!!!!!!! or 1st for that matter! ; )
That is awesome. WHat a spectacular event. Don't we wish the whole country could step back in time like that? Every family looks awesome!
Mom tried to talk us into dressing up, but she didn't get very far. maybe one day we'll be as cool as you. Not.
Kelley and John, I just loved the post. You did a fabulous job on the picures. It is so fun for us to see you capture the day in pictures then post them for us to enjoy.
The boys, you and everyone else looked just great.
Thanks for sharing.
MOM
Yeah Kelsburg, good work on the pictures. Way to take advantage of the new camera. Only for another year till you decide you want the next best one(trust me. It'll happen ;)
I'm so dang jealous you guys did all that. I would have loved to dress up like an indian. I'd go Pawnee style(mostly loin, covering the special area). I take dressing up very seriously.
Jennifer you guys were pretty good but you just can't compete with the cheerleaders. I think the judges nailed it right on. Chief was the one with great talent.
Great post! The pictures are fantastic!!! I've got to get me one of them cameras!!! Great picture taking skills...(Napoleon Dynamite)
Hey, will you PLEASE send me the picture of my family that you posted? I would REALLY appreciate it!
Another great post! Your pictures look awesome! You really got some great ones. Everyone looks so good, and the mood is completely there! How fun for you guys… So did you and John win first place in the talent show or not?
wow what a thanksgiving! that looked amazing. How fun i am jealous .
Incredible what some families can make happen. Your Thanksgiving Day as you have described it to me sounds like something you'd read about in a book----Just Perfect! What wonderful organizers you live amongst!! When it is my turn for the Holiday I get these great visions which never match the reality of the big Day. I do have to admit that this year came the closest. Thanks to your big sister being willing to have the dinner at her house. Everyone helped and your brother did all the dishes after------A good day for me. Next time it's my turn we will try for more involvement with the kids so that they will remember the day as special. If you and your family can't be here I'm glad you are living among such wonderful and amazingly creative people. Love, Mom
P.S. thanks for sharing the info we needed to make our day better.
Thanks to HoverSnap (a free download) I now have a very nice picture of a couple of pligrims raising a bunch of tough looking indians! Yes, thanks for the great pictures Kel. Thanks for the great post. You should get your apron sometime soon. Mom
M'kay this is AMAZING!!! I want to be in your family. xoxo meg
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