Tuesday Morning In Photos
Tags:Around here just a touch of snow often results in a no-school day.
She was excited to have him home.
She caught him up on what's been happening on Sesame Street...
and Sid The Science Kid.
And then it was time to check out the white stuff.
It was cold. And icy.
They were happy to come back inside after a quick little visit to our neighbor.
And then she was ready to play in her kitchen while he played with legos.

We also had a quick visit from my Dad who drove over from the coast bearing a gift of fresh dungeness crab. One of the things he loves to do is to go crabbing - the other day he caught a bunch and cracked it all for us to enjoy at Thanksgiving.
My Mom sent me these photos (can you see that organizing might run in the family) of the picking process.
Thanks Dad! We wish you guys could be here for Thanksgiving!
Today I'm planning to spend some time in the kitchen making a couple things ahead of time for tomorrow: Pioneer Woman's mashed potatoes and her pecan pie, a chocolate pudding pie per Simon's request, and some crab dip.









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OMG, snow! I wish we had some. I miss my 4 seasons so much. Here in South Texas: 78 Degrees :(. Love the idea of seafood for Thanksgiving.
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As I read the comments on varying temperatures, I am envious. Up here in Canada we have had over 2 feet of snow for the last 2 weeks! Yesterday it was -26 degrees celcius...and we don't get a 'snow day'!
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Wow - school's close down so easily in the USA. Here in Alberta our buses won't run if it is -40 (which is the same in celcius and fahrenheit), windchill is not a factor or the roads are extremly bad. This happens twice a year, maybe. The school's do not close ever.
Happy American Thanksgiving!
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PW pecan pie is AMAZING. and i don't normally like pecan pie. YUM!
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So fun! We have lots of snow here on the other side of the Cascades plus no school all week = many memories to be made this Thanksgiving break!!
Have a happy Thanksgiving Ali!
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Ali, thanks for sharing these photos. I love your photo taking perspective. It's just amazing. Happy Thanksgiving!
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If school gets canceled with a skiff of snow I need to move closer to you :)
We have had 3 separate snowfalls of over 4 inches and nothing is closed yet.
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Great photos as always!! But look at how clean your floors are!!! I'm very envious.
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Love all your photos but could Anna get any cuter in that hat and snow boots?! They both look so adorable on your lovely porch. Happy Thanksgiving!
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We've been having multiple snow days here too! (Seattle) And when I checked out the mashed potato recipe, it looked very similar to what we call "Mashed Potato Casserole" that we make every year - except we add sour cream instead of half-and-half. Delicious! Have a great Thanksgiving!
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already printed off that potato dish! LOVE that I can make it TODAY!
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Loving finding Pioneer Woman!!! Who ever thought of preparing mashed pototoes a day ahead. Love it.
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I loved your photos, Ali, but when I saw your dad's crab organized as it was, I laughed so hard it brought tears to my eyes. It was so funny, adorable, touching and yes, sigh-inducing to me. I loved it! There are things in life that can never be completely explained for others, only shared. Thanks for sharing.
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Have a Happy Thanksgiving in the new home!! That crab looks amazing...in the mountains there is no fresh seafood (I don't trust the grocery store) jealous!
The kids are looking super cute as always! Making her pecan pie tonight! :)
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Happy Thanksgiving, Ali!
Make some memories tomorrow...
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Dear Ali,
thank you for sharing your so calm and happy home photos.. I like to read about your every day life cause it fills me with happiness and joy. This is something I would love to have for me and my family somewhen in future (and now I'm spending much too many hours at office working.. and quite rarely have time to spend in at home with the one I love). Looking at your photos helps me to understand what I'm doing wrong or right, to think about what I do and what I want. Reading your blog has helped me much already. Thank you for that.
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wow! a snow day. usually we have plenty of snow days here (but we need a lot more snow than that!) but last year we didn't have even one. this year we are hoping for much more snow and many more snow days. happy thanksgiving.
kelly
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okay so I guess it's not that cold out here in CA ( 38 this AM @ 7 AM). At least we don't have snow! Loved the pictures of the kids lounging together & the photos of the crab...yeah that organizing thing must be in your DNA! :) We too are having crab but I bet my photos won't look anything like yours! Happy Thanksgiving to all!
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Your dad is awesome. Thanksgiving blessings.
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those are some labor intensive potatoes but I was drooling the whole time I was going through the recipe. Think I'll try those someday!
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