Happy Thanksgiving!

Oh my goodness, this week is Thanksgiving already??  I know November moves faster for me than for a lot of people (39K and counting) but – Wow.


Miss Raya has a little something to share today, not that it’s an original idea, but special to me nonetheless. :)

My mother came yesterday to watch Raya for a few hours so my husband and I could have a little time out with some friends for a birthday celebration.  She had hoped to trace Raya’s hand for some hand turkeys… but seriously, have you ever tried that with someone under one?  Wasn’t happening, LOL.


So I suggested we do a few handprints instead and OH my GOODNESS it’s so much easier with two people!!  I was only in charge of the hand and the paint.  I just brushed the paint right on her hand, and I used regular acrylic.  My mom was in charge of rotating the papers in front of little miss.  Whenever Raya spread her hand out, I just pressed it onto the paper.  (At the end, I held her up to the faucet and my mom washed her hands.  It was a very efficient way to go, LOL.)


We kept this print for home, and sent the rest with my mom.  She was really excited to share some grandma-ness with a few long-distance friends and relatives.  I of course added the extra feathers and turkey-touches. :)


We considered doing a more traditional “thankful” hand turkey, had we been able to trace it after all.  This one would have said she’s thankful for Cheerios, her blanket, her monkey, and her family. :)  Do kids still make hand turkeys??


Happy Thanksgiving to all of you this week!  I hope you all have safe travels and spend some relaxing time with your loved ones!


~ Adrianne


I link to these fabulous parties!