Thanksgiving 2009

We had our Thanksgiving Celebration this past Saturday. It was so much fun as usual! I made Corn Casserole and Chicken and Dumplings....which I was so disappointed in because they scorched...oh well! The food was wonderful!

We had: (for future Thanksgiving Reference):

Turkey

Dressing

Broccoli & Rice

Sweet Potatoes

Corn Casserole

Mashed Potatoes

Gravy

Orange Fluff

Apple Salad

Cheese balls x 4

Turkey Cookies

Pumpkin, Chocolate, Apple Pies

Baked Beans

Deviled Eggs

Chicken & Dumplings

Green Beans

Green Bean Casserole

Stuffed Mushrooms

Spring Rolls

Bon Bons

Pickles, Pickled Beets, Celery & Peanut Butter

Oriental Salad

Broccoli Salad



I think that's about it! Whew that's a lot of food!!!!! Afterwards we always end up playing card games. I'm not a fan of cards at all....thanks to Aunt JJ. We did play Mexican Dominoes and Farkle. I had a blast playing with Aunt Linda, Uncle George, Aunt JJ, Donna, and Mom. I even won a game! That's a lot for me! It was a great time of fellowship and fun. I love being with family and hearing everyone laughing and having a good time, it's music to my ears!

Lunch with a Great Lady!

Luke, Ms. Walker, Me

Tyler, Ms. Walker, Me

Ms. Walker, Me

Tyler, Ms. Walker, Luke

Luke and I had the chance to eat lunch with Ms. Walker at On the Border in Bentonville. We hadn't seen her since high school! She was my favorite teacher! She taught me many life lessons, shared many laughs, and said to ALWAYS use a pencil when working math. Her son Tyler joined us for lunch.....he has grown up! We had a wonderful time and of course even had time for a few pictures. Thanks Ms. Walker for meeting us!!

Baking Turkey Cookies

This is 3 batches made

Rolled and cut into turkeys

My work surface

It took me a total of 3 hours but I got them all baked. Now Luke and I will probably spend about 2 more hours tonight icing them. Thought I'd share the recipe with ya:

Lindley Family Turkey Cookies

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bake them 6-8 minutes

3/4 c. shortening

3/4 c. butter

2 c. sugar

4 eggs

2 t. vanilla

5 c. flour

2 t. baking powder

2 t. salt

Cream shortening, butter, sugar together. Add eggs. Add Flour, salt, powder, & vanilla. Let sit in the fridge overnight. Next day, roll out into shapes....use flour to keep from sticking to your rolling pin and board.

Icing:

1 stick butter

1 1/2 T. flour

1 t. vanilla

1 egg white

dash salt

2 c. powdered sugar

yellow & red food coloring

Very Little Milk

Mix altogether and ice the cookies. They aren't real sweet which is why my family loves them!

A Surprise Party!!!!

Enjoy the pics, even though they are out of order!!!!

Luke's Grandpa with Luke

Some Crazy People: Reed, Nick, Joe, Me, Mom, Jennifer, Jason, & Brenda

Mark & Amber

Luke's Apple Hacks Book.....thanks Reed!

Taking a picture with the birthday cake....Sandra Dumond from our church made this cake, it was AWESOME....her website is: www.sandrabakescakes.com I would highly recommend her!!!!

Blowing out all 30 candles!

Taking a good look at the cake

Reed, Amber, Mark, Christylee, & Lily

Joe & Jennifer

Joe & Dru

Nick, Dru, Timmons, Mom, Dad, Jennifer, Jason

Shock of Surprise!!!

Whats going on here???

Lily waiting on her Uncle Luke to get here

Ann & Randy

Gangs all here....waiting on Luke!

Alan, Brenda, Pam

Me & Lily

Luke's Cake....it was wonderful!!!!

I love it!

Last night we celebrated Luke's 30th Birthday a little early. He was totally surprised! Nick did a great job in getting him to Larry's Pizza. The food was great and the fellowship even better! Luke thought I was at a Prayer Shawl Meeting, so imagine his surprise when he showed up at Larry's Pizza. Happy 30th Birthday Luke! I love you!

Aiden Matthew Bennett

Yesterday was a long day to say the least. We were able to end it on a VERY happy note as Jason and Alicen had their baby.....Aiden Matthew Bennett. Can I just say he is beautiful??? Everyone is doing great!! It was wonderful to share with their joy....they are truly some great friends of ours!

The Bennett Maternity Shoot

Luke and I had the wonderful opportunity to take Maternity pics for our great friends Jason and Alicen. I don't think we could have had a better time. I was sore the next day from laughing so hard! We found a small train at Burnes Park we surprised them with since their nursery is a Train Theme. We took some pics at the River Market and then came back here at the house for a more intimate look! Enjoy!

The sign read "Weekend Deliveries, use the front door!"