The Turkey Dance

Two little boys flapping thier wings!

Our family has a strange and unusual holiday tradition. Every Thanksgiving we the "Turkey Dance". The only rules for the dance are that you have fun and make a valid attempt at looking like a turkey. Important aspects of the dance include wing flapping, head bobbing, strut walking and the all important gobble gobbling noise. The first year that Eric and I were married we started the tradition and now that we have kids involved it sure does make me feel like less of an idiot for doing it. I have to admit though that Crystal did not involve herself in the Turkey Dance. I think it was just a smidge too goofy for her!

Andrew made a turkey hat at his thursday class so it was a perfect fit for the dance craziness. I was unable to actually take a picture during the dance itself. Too much craziness was going on, not to mention the fact that I was dancing away myself. So I had to resign myself to a picture of the boys in turkey dance attire with the wings ready and flapping. You will notice that Zane does have his lovey with him (the blue elephant that is his constant companion at home) and lovey was very busy doing the dance as well!

Thanksgiving was fun plus Eric had the night off, a rare treat for us. We ate too much and then still managed to find room for pie. All in all a raving success! Crystal was quite impressed with Thanksgiving. She really seemed to like the turkey and this cranberry salad that my mom makes. Maybe we will have to do that again sometime. Christmas is going to be ham so hopefully she will like that one just as much. Hope all your Thanksgivings were just as much fun!