A Vegan Thanksgiving

So, I recently went vegan. It's been over a month now and I feel terrific. I'll save listing my many reasons for doing this, but I will try to convince you that it is a delicious way to live. So, what does a vegan Thanksgiving look like? Here you go :) I had to start with dessert first, so look above.

Roasted Brussell Sprouts
courtesy Ina Garten

Wild Rice Salad
courtesy Ina Garten

Butternut Squash and Pear Soup
courtesy of my dear friend Kim

Add some vegan mashed potatoes, and yams
(made by my amazingly accommodating friends Scott and Marissa)
and what does this all add up to?

One happy little family....Daddy, we know you would have loved it too!
Happy Thanksgiving!

Are Blogs Out?

Did I miss the blog trend completely? No one seems to be updating frequently anymore. Is the trend dying out, or is it that everyone is just insanely busy? Not sure what the answer is. Well, cute Mom, and sisters, my loyal blog supporters, here are some updated photos of the children as well as a low down on life at our house.

The past week has been, well, hard. With Thanksgiving fast approaching though, I am reminded of all that I have to be grateful for. A daughter who yells "I want a new Mommy!" and stomps out of the room because she has the ability to talk and the ability to walk. A son who says "No!" and pulls my earrings out, or pulls my pants down out of frustration because he has words and strength. Toilets to clean, floors to mop, and laundry to fold because I have a home. Groceries to buy, fruits and veggies to wash, and recipes to follow because I have food to eat.

I am learning on a daily basis of the many blessings I have in my life. They are poured out like waterfalls at times, or trickle slowly around me, but they are there. Here are just a few of those blessings captured on film.....

Happy Thanksgiving from Rapunzel and our little Honeybee :)