Thanksgiving 2010

Wednesday, we went to my parents for an actual turkey.  No tofurkey this year!  The kids stayed with Granny and Gramps while Devin and I went to see Harry Potter.  It was a much needed date!

Thursday we went to Devin's family's Thanksgiving feast and traditional pie contest, of course!  Devin got first place!  He made a "Candy Apple Pie" with apples, carmel, roasted pecans, and chocolate.  Delicious!
I was a judge and it was difficult!  All these pies were yummy!

 Nana and Henry and Uncle Mark.  Uncle Mark has 2 turkeys and chickens that the boys love visiting.  They chase the turkeys and it's hilarious to watch those birds run!

After stuffing ourselves for the second day in a row, we played some family football.  I watched and Devin shouldn't have played because of his ribs, but he couldn't resist.  They had a great time.  He asked if I was impressed about his performance.  It was cute that he still wants to impress me:)  I sure love that guy!  And our families!  

This year, I'm especially thankful for:

My husband--he is truly my best friend in the world and without his support I wouldn't be able to do all that I do.

My kids--who despite the trouble they give me, are the reason I get up every morning and bring me more happiness than I ever could have known.

The Gospel--without it, I would feel lost and with it I know my purpose and my potential and the blessings I will receive if I do what is right.

My body--though right now it is uncomfortable, it is serving its purpose and is capable of doing amazing things.  

Sweet Potato vs Yams

In light of the Thanksgiving holiday, I thought I would post some interesting information about sweet potatoes and yams.

They are basically the same thing.

"According to the CSPI (Center for Science in the PUblic Interest), the sweet potato ranks #1 in nutrition compared to other vegetables.

"Sweet potatoes were ranked above carrots, spinach, greens, broccoli, peas, corn, tomatoes, and squash.  Scores were assigned to various vegetables by adding up their percent of USRDA for 6 nutrients plus fiber."  --Box of Nature's Pride Sweet Potatoes & Yams

The sweet potato deserves to be on the highest perch because it is a nutritional powerhouse with 4 ounces of cooked pulp supplying 2 grams of protein, 3.4 grams of fiber, 24.6 mg of vitamin C, 28 mg of calcium, 22.6 mcg of folic acid, 20 mg of magnesium, 348 mg of potassium, and a whopping 21,822 I.U. of vitamin A.  The skins, which are completely edible, add even more fiber.

http://bellybytes.com/food/sweet_potatoes