Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Do turkeys have eyelashes?

According to my granddaughter, Sofia, everything that has eyes has eyelashes. She is probably right.

Together, today, we made this turkey to decorate our Thanksgiving table. Design concept by Grandma, execution by Sofia.

As a kid I so loved making stuff and things that could be appreciated by the whole family were the best. I think I generally had a hand in the decorating of the Thanksgiving table. At age four one can hardly make a pie or mash potatoes, but in families, like ours, where the crafty gene runs strong, even the little guys can contribute to the feast.


I hope you all have a handmade turkey on your table.
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9 comments:

  1. Jeannie11:30 PM

    Sofia's turkey looks wonderful. Yes, we had fancy folded paper napkins, turkey pinecone center piece and then baby turkey pinecone place cards at the kid's table. My Gram had a list of activities for the four of us. Smart lady! Happy Thanksgiving!

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  2. webpromo3:10 AM

    Thank you for making this site very interesting! Keep going! You're doing very well!

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  3. Joanne S6:17 AM

    You need to teach us how to make those sturdy turkey legs. I am home today--it's snowing and I don't want to be out on the roads. I called work and said I would be there sometime, but not sure if that is true. Others have already called out. I always feel like a slacker when I don't go to work, but that's crazy, isn't it?

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  4. Jessica G.8:10 AM

    I made something very similar about, oh 23 years ago. My mom still drags out the turkey pinecones every year even though they are a little worse for wear. I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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  5. Carla9:10 AM

    That is a beautiful turkey Sofia.

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  6. Jeanne10:33 AM

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  7. Anonymous5:38 PM

    I love Sophia's turkey. It will be beautiful on your Thanksgiving table. Have a wonderful day!
    Love,Beth

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  8. Leigh9:32 PM

    A most excellent turkey. Tell Sophia so. :) I hope you and yours have a very Happy Thanksgiving.

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  9. Christine Thresh7:17 AM

    I am going to have a handmade bird on my table (not a turkey) -- "Emma Bird" made by Terry Grant.
    Thanks.

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