ABQ Turkey

This is a lot late, I know. Parker has been sick most of the week, but we're back to running around and removing ornaments from the tree tonight~

We celebrated Thanksgiving in Rio Rancho & Albuquerque this year. Chris and I couldn't be more proud of our little man. He is so well behaved and makes us feel like we're doing a good job at being his parents. I think we often luck out-he's just a good boy!
Here's some Thanksgiving morning pictures of P-man having bubble fun with his Grandma.


At Thanksgiving dinner-17 people came to eat at Grandma's house. Parker was the main attraction-and didn't miss a beat. His favorite food item was definitely the mashed potatoes! But I promise he had some veggies too, see below:)



On Friday morning we loaded up the car and off to ABQ Jump we went. I had heard about it from one of my facebook friends. It held up to the hype. Parker loved it!





Friday night was game night with Parker's Grandad, Grandma CiCi, and Aunt Caty. We all had fun; however, I earned extra bragging rights because I dominated Aggravation.




Until Next Time~THe STUrgy FaM

Oh-and, tomorrow morning I will be playing Santa. I will be taking Christmas gifts by to some of Amarillo's elderly. Normally I would NEVER say this on a Friday night-but I am looking forward to 8am!!

Parker and I are also excited for Monday. We are very fond of NBC's Sing Off!! Even if it requires us to watch Nick Lachay for more than an hour-(YUCK)...it's well worth it.

Potluck Pie

I've been thinking about our blog. This poor blog that has been oh-so neglected since I had P-man. I think I'll take up blogging again. And not just share pictures-I'll share our sweet little family stories.

Chris, Parker, and I are ready for Turkey Day! We will be in Albuquerque for Thanksgiving this year-and are counting down the days until we leave next Wednesday. This year I'm not only excited for the food and family time, but I am also very curious to watch Discovery Channel's Pumpkin Chuckin. Whoever came up with the commerical needs a raise. Seriously! Our little family dances around the living room when we see or hear it. Good times! Of course I must at least check out the show on Thanksgiving evening.

At work we have potluck staff meetings once a month. Every potluck has a theme and our next theme is "home cookin"
I'm thinking I'll sign up to bring dessert-especially since I found this great recipe. If you know me-you know my favorite thing about a Thanksgiving meal is the cranberry. They do the impossible-they make a delicious meal taste even better!

Creamy Cranberry Tart
Ingredients
Crust:
12 to 13 graham cracker boards, crushed (2 cups crumbs)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt

Filling and topping:
1 package (8 ounces)cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 can (16 ounces)whole berry cranberry sauce
1/2 cupconfectioners' sugar


1. Heat oven to 350°F. Crust: In medium-size bowl, stir graham cracker crumbs, butter, granulated sugar and salt until crumbs are evenly moistened. Press into an 11 x 7-inch rectangular (or a 10-inch round) removable-bottom tart pan. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes. Let cool slightly on a wire rack.

2. Filling and Topping: In a medium-size bowl, with an electric mixer, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg and vanilla extract. Pour into slightly cooled crust. Pour cranberry sauce into a small bowl and stir to loosen. Dollop into cream cheese mixture, then spread slightly with the back of a spoon.

3. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes, until set. Remove to a wire rack and cool completely. Transfer to refrigerator to chill.

4. Before serving, in a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and 2 teaspoons water. Stir until smooth. Transfer to a small resealable plastic bag and snip off a corner. Drizzle over tart and allow to dry. Slice and serve.




Oh and...our appointment to see Dr. Honeycutt in DFW went *great* earlier this week! We found out that Parker's head circumference is in the 50 percentile. This would be our last trip to Cook's Children's Hospital.

Happy Holiday's-The Sturgy Fam.