It occurred to me this morning that I never wrote about Thanksgiving. I ranted about the drive home, but never filled you in on all that was wonderful about Thanksgiving 2007.
This is a small slide show of a few of the pictures I captured. Once again there are none of me, and mostly all of the pictures were of the midget. I really need to get better at remembering to get family photos during the holidays!
This year we started our day by waking up late. On a normal day being able to sleep in is a welcomed occurrence. On a holiday- not so much. Given that we have a lot of running to do when the holidays roll around we need to be up, caffeinated and out the door expediently.
SO- we got a late start. Of to visit my Mom and Sister. We had a lovely time snacking, singing songs in the kitchen, watching Hubby Hula Hoop (when he wasn't braining the midget)and laughing. Sadly I haven't many pictures from Moms house because it was late before I remembered to take out the camera, and everyone in my family always hides from the lens. I haven't a clue why considering we are a really photogenic bunch, but they run like the wind when I pull out my camera.
My mom's boyfriend arrived late this year, but in just enough time to enjoy a few riveting games of "hide and seek" with the midget.
Back in the car and off to Hubby's mom and dads home for dinner with them, the brother in law and Grand mom Barbara. Sadly Grandfather was unable to make it as he is still recovering from hip surgery.
We had a smorgasbord of foods and I think the general consensus is that we all indeed ATE TOO MUCH. The midget enjoyed running with their dog and riding My Mother in Laws rocking horse. This rocking horse was hers as a child. It has been resurrected and is very loved!
This year I did not see 1/2 of my immediate family. My father and his girlfriend hosted a rather large crowd at his house. We were unable to make it over there as the distance between My moms, Hubby's parents and Dad's house is just too great. I hope they had a lovely day.
My brother spent Thanksgiving at his girlfriends family mountain house. I spoke to him briefly, and from the sounds of it they had a lovely day.
My other sister lives in Tucson. Thanksgiving day was also her 24th birthday. She spent her day driving to California to go dirt bike riding in Glamis. From what I hear it is a lot of fun, and I hope she sends me some pictures! They drove out to California and celebrated a true Thanksgiving feast with friends complete with an ice cream birthday cake in honor of her birthday. Hopefully someday not too far from the near future she will be back in Pennsylvania permanently so we can stop missing each other. I find myself missing her more now than ever, and have no idea why.
BUT I digress...
Thanksgiving was a beautiful day weather wise. We actually didn't even need coats! I couldn't believe it!!
And now to my list of things I am Thankful for...
First and foremost I am thankful for my husband and daughter. My husband is my biggest support, my best friend and the best damned dad to have ever walked the earth. He makes most of my days brighter than the last and makes me look forward to the future. I can not wait to sit in rocking chairs on our front porch rocking grandchildren. Were working on 10 years, and as I have said before I would not trade a single day because without him I truly would be lost.
My beautiful daughter... This little girl makes my heart so full it could burst. A day without her is like a day without sunshine. She completes me in a way I never knew possible. Her zest for life and overactive imagination fill my days with enough laughter to fill the grand canyon. I can only hope that she never loses her love of life and that she goes on to do great things. Her intelligence and wit never cease to amaze me. She can turn a bad day into one of the best just by saying "I love you mama"
Michelle-
I'm thankful that we named you Michelle instead of Michaela, that you got your daddy's blue blue eyes and my ears. I'm thankful for your sweet laugh and how you are constantly bringing me "presents" (your own toys) even as I type this you are placing them at my feet and telling me to look, a present! I'm thankful for your hearing, your sight, your health, your smile, your little yet sometimes loud voice, your ability to take each new experience in and recount it every single day until something else grabs your interest, your quick inclination to earn a quarter for putting away your toys, your little fingertips on my chin and cheeks as you study my features, your love of hugs and kisses, the two years I've known you, the hell you've put me through at times and the rewards of a bliss that only a two-year-old like yourself can bring me.
I am also Thankful for my family. Without you I would probably be a great big mess. You provide guidance and solid ground when it feels like the walls are caving in. You make me laugh, you make me cry, you make me... Me. Thank you for the last 25 years, They have been fun, exciting and you never know what will happen next... here's hoping that the next 25 and beyond are just as wonderful and rewarding.
And finally, to my extended family or in laws as many call them. I am thankful to you for welcoming me into your homes and hearts as if I were one of your own. For putting up with my bluntness, for making me laugh, for giving me your son. I am lucky to have married into a family as wonderful as yours. The last 10 years have been an adventure beyond my wildest dreams at times, but along the way there has been much laughter, fun and love. I hope the next 10 years and beyond are just as wonderful and rewarding!
There is a lot in my life to be thankful for, but in the interest of time and keeping your interest I will stop the list here. In closing, I am one of the luckiest women on the planet!
Until next time...
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