Sunday, November 30, 2008

Thankful

I know, I'm a little late, but technically Thanksgiving weekend isn't over! I didn't want this time of thankfulness to pass by without me acknowledging the many blessings I have in my life.
This is our "thankful tree". We wrote down the things that we're thankful for in our lives on colored paper leaves and hung them on the tree. It was fun to see what the kids had to say and I think it's important for them to think about the blessings that they have in their lives especially right now during the holiday season when all that they see on tv is how important materialistic things are.
Ok, moving on and stepping off my soap box....
Daisey is thankful for:
~Mom
~Dad
~Isaac
~Maggie
~friends
~cousins
~grandparents
~school
~clothes
~shoes
~movies
~books
~home
Isaac is thankful for:
~Mom and Dad
~Grandma
~Grandpa
~school
~USA
~that he is healthy
~food
~toys
Maggie is thankful for:
~Mommy and Daddy
~socks and shoes
~toys
~food
~chocolate
~milk
~bed
~Elmo
I am thankful for 3 happy, healthy children.
I am thankful for a loving, hard working husband who also happens to be my best friend.
I am thankful for for our extended families that give us love and support.
I am thankful Diet Coke, chocolate and french fries!
I am thankful for a warm house to live in, a soft bed to sleep in, food in my kitchen, gas in my car.
I am thankful for wonderful friends and the good times we share!
I am thankful for music!
I am thankful for the knowledge that there is a God in Heaven who loves me and has a plan for me.
I am thankful to live in the land of the free and I am thankful for the brave men and women that fight to keep our country that way.
I am thankful that both my husband and I have jobs during this difficult time.
I am thankful for chick flicks and mystery novels!
I am thankful for my piano!
I am thankful my education!
I am thankful for bubble baths!
I am thankful for the beautiful fall leaves!
I am thankful for craft stores!
I am thankful for my health and the health of my family.

We spent Thanks-giving with Robert's family. There was lots of food, family and fun.
Tonight we had a second dinner here at our house with my side of the family.
We got to enjoy food, family and fun twice in one week!
And tomorrow is the beginning of the whirlwind that is December! Our kids can't wait to put the Christmas tree up and we're listening to our Christmas music!
It's the most wonderful time of the year! :)

1 comment:

Nells-Bells said...

seriously, so much to be thankful for! it's insane how blessed we are. just to live in america is such a blessing in itself!

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it was time for a change. hopefully i didn't mess up your google reader too much. hope you are doing well!