Gobble 'Till You Wobble!

Today's the day! We're having a nice, relaxing turkey day this year, which is desperately needed in our little family. I flat-out refused to cook this year, (last year we had OVER 30 people at OUR house, so I don't feel bad about it, okay?) so we're going up to the Inn on the Creek in Midway for a yummy buffet. We get to enjoy the company of the Tanners (whom we've never had the opportunity to celebrate Thanksgiving with!!) and the Jolleys (whom we love more than meat loves salt) so we are excited, thankful, and very blessed this year!

The Tanners have this cool tradition where each Thanksgiving they draw a picture of the thing that they're most thankful for. While I've decided that my drawing will be a book with wings (because reading takes me away from the everyday demands of being a mom/wife), the thing that I'm truly most thankful for are the everyday demands of being a mom/wife. My family is the most special, tender, integral, wonderful part of me. They're my soul. I thank the Lord every day (even the really hard ones) that I have been blessed with a soul mate and children of my own. There is no greater blessing than that of a family. I truly believe that.

Here's Gracie sporting her pilgrim hat she made at preschool!

We're thankful that we've gotten to spend so much time with Dennis this year. I have missed my big brother so much over the last few years. We got to see him in August before Torrey, in October when we went to visit him in Sparks, and in November when he came to spend time with mom while she was in the hospital. Dennis' girlfriend Tawny has become a close friend and part of the family, too, which has made this year even better. Blessings, blessings, blessings...

Quote of the Day:

"We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures." - Thornton Wilder