Our Thanksgiving By: Sis Age 7

We had everyone over to our house for Thanksgiving for the second time!!!
There was 20 people in all!!!!
We were excited!!!
But then Grandma and Grandpa came early and then Grandma said "Lets see if everyone else comes early!!!!"
And then all of the sudden Auntie Sharon came early and Grandma said "Lets see if Auntie Donna comes early and then all of the sudden Auntie Donna walks in and Mom was still not ready!!!
But everybody came cause all the radio stations were saying there would be traffic!
But everybody went downstairs and waited until everything was ready!
Then when everything was ready we were sitting down and then we figured out that we were one chair short!
And then we figured out that my cousin was sitting in that chair and we found out we had a desk for him though!
But then he said he didn't want to be in the desk so then one of my cousins said that she would sit in the desk!
Now I will tell you what we ate for Thanksgiving . . .
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MENU
LUNCH
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VEGGIES, (CARROTS, CELERY STICKS, GRAPE TOMATOES, TOMATO STICKS), DIP, CRACKERS, DIP,
HERSHEY KISSES, ROLLS WITH BUTTER, TWO TURKEYS, STUFFING, COFFEE, TWO KINDS OF JELLO,
SWEET POT., MASHED POT., CHEESE, CHIPS, CHERRY DRINK, JUICE DRINK, CHICKEN SALAD ROLLS, PINEAPPLE MIX, JUICE BOXES
DESSERT
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PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE, TWO APPLE PIES, CHOC. CHIP CHEESECAKE!!!!!! (WITH WHIPPED CREAM).
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We had a happy Thanksgiving!
I hope you did to!!!!
By Sis Age 7

"Opening the Door" - a play inspired by the life of William Tyndale

During the past 10 weeks, the kids and I have been living in 16th century England, rubbing shoulders with the court of Henry VIII and learning about the life and work of William Tyndale (who translated the Scriptures into English). We had the opportunity to participate in an immense theatrical production, inspired by this historical era. This play consisted of 12 scenes - transporting the audience from the palace of England to the poor homes and prisons in Belgium. It included several musical pieces from the Renaissance era, a masquerade dance, and (my personal favorite)a court jester scene.

My role was to choreograph the court jester act, where 14 bouncing children in authentic costumes each had a chance to perform a creative stunt. I also taught them 2 songs, including a round of "Dona Nobis Pacem." I have not been gifted with a large dose of creativity or any musical talent, so both of these endeavors were challenging to say the least.

On the night of the performance, the kids were as confident as could be! They sang their hearts out and performed their stunts with so much energy and "cuteness" that the audience went wild. I was so proud of them.

Now it's time to switch gears and think about Thanksgiving. We will be hosting the Piercey crew (20 people total), and I'm very excited about my menu... This is the first chance we've had to host a large family gathering since we lived in our Northfield apartment. What a lot we have to be thankful for!