Thankful.

Today I am thankful.

Thankful for two 18 pound turkeys roasting in the oven.

Thankful for my Great, Great Gramma's pumpkin pie that I get to have after dinner tonight and tomorrow for breakfast.

Thankful for a wonderful birthday yesterday with family.

Thankful for my new Le Creuset pot I get to start cooking with.

Thankful that all of my siblings and their kids can make it to my parents for Thanksgiving this year.

Thankful that my brothers, my husband, and all of my brother-in-laws have become the best of friends.

Thankful for my two new nephews that are joining the family soon.

Thankful for my church and our couples Bible study that have encouraged us and prayed for us all year long.

Thankful for my girlfriends that encourage me to be a better wife and friend.

Thankful for my parents who are still together and such an inspiration to everyone they meet.

Thankful for snuggles in front of the fireplace.

Thankful for the trees and the vineyards changing colors.

Thankful for my parents new couch that I get to spend lots of time on today.

Thankful for my sisters who have become my very best friends.

Thankful for my husband's dreaming that reminds me that anything is possible.

Thankful for the reminder that our house is not our home and that things are just things.

Thankful for my husband, who married me and loves me every day.

Thankful for this life that God has chosen for me.  I wouldn't have it any other way.


Happy Thanksgiving, friends!  I hope you enjoy time with loved ones, eat like there's about to be a zombie apocalypse, laugh a ton and sleep like a baby tonight.

There's no better day to do it.