"I'm commin' home wit chu!"

     



My mom, dad, and
I in my kitchen!



     So, On Saturday November 20th I held the second planned activity with the girls at the girls home. This activity was more of a dinner, a Thanksgiving Feast. We prepared a Smoked Turkey, mac n cheese, green bean casserole, croissant rolls, and cake. The girls LOVED the food, especially the macaroni and cheese! They ate ALL of it, and some were even scraping the plate to get every last bit! Everything was homemade, with the help of my mom, dad, Kyle, and I.

            When we arrived at the Girls Home at 4:00, my mom and I unloaded the food in the car and took it inside. All the girls we're patiently waiting the arrival of us, and were all so eager to help out. After setting up the tables with the Thanksgiving table cloths and plastic Turkey's, we played Apples to Apples. We divided into two teams, and team 1 (my team!) actually won the game! After playing for a while, it was time to enjoy the home cooked meal.



Everything packed in the car and
ready to go!



 As mentioned earlier, the girls (and staff!) LOVED all the food. The two favorite were the macaroni and cheese, and the croissant rolls. (Those are my favorites, too!) All the girls also loved the scrumptious chocolate cake. All of the girls we're very appreciative and thankful for spending time with them, and they all loved having the company of my mom there as well. (I'll have to admit, I was a little nervous with her there because I did not want the girls to think "hey I have a loving mom" like I was rubbing it in there face). While eating, one of the girls said “I’m commin’ home wit chu! I’ve never had food this good!” I think that comment made me realize that I should not complain when my mom makes nasty things for dinner, such as broccoli, because some people don’t ever have to opportunity to get home cooked meals!!.

preparing the food

This activity went really well! Mrs. Zion actually came by to see how things were going as well, which was really cool! Through this experience, I have learned so many things. I have become a more appreciative person, and I have learned that I need to be more thankful of what I have.  I cannot wait until I can spend more time with all of the girls!

My dad carving the Turkey