Day 30 of Thanksgiving

Hmm, last day. I should be super profound and be thankful for something so monumental, but nope. Today I am thankful for crockpot meals. Yip, what a way to finish off the month huh. :) I love getting dinner ready in the morning when the kids are playing well with each other, and smelling it all throughout the day. I tried a new recipe today and I was excited about it. Too bad it didn't turn out well at all. I got it all ready and then noticed it was only supposed to be in the crockpot for 3 hours, not 6. The noodles were WAY overcooked. But still, I love crockpot meals.
(Sorry, I'm kinda brain dead - there are many other things I am thankful for but at least I've covered the main ones.)

Day 29 of Thanksgiving

Hmm, I'm kinda losing my creativity.
So here's something totally random. I am thankful for the simple pleasures of life, such as climbing into freshly washed sheets at the end of the day, having my hair played with, hearing that great song on the radio, the stars aligning at least 2 kids napping at the same time, playing games with my kids and hearing their laughs, perfect crisp spring or fall weather, and knowing you got a great deal on something you bought for Christmas.

Day 28 of Thanksgiving

Today I am thankful for alone time. I know I mentioned this on my list of 10 things that make me happy, but I'm using it again. I love being with people, talking and laughing with them. But I also need time just to myself. Sydney was sick today. Nothing too major, but a really snotty nose and a bad cough so I knew I couldn't take her to nursery at church. She was so tired from partying all weekend and she slept through all of church. It was so nice to just have some time alone to think and just do what I wanted to do. I know, I'm probably crazy. But I feel like a little bit of alone time can help me rejuvinate so much.

Day 27 of Thanksgiving

I'm behind, so I'm catching up for a day again.
Yesterday I was thankful for babysitters. Nothing like a good night out with your hunny, knowing your kids are happy and in good hands. My kids LOVE having babysitters come. It's such a treat for them. Silly kids.

Day 26 of Thanksgiving

Hmm, am I running out of things??
Today I am thankful for those fun moments with my children/ family. We had a great day today. We of course hit the black Friday sales, but not super early. I was too tired from yesterday to get up early. We still got some good, fun things though.
I got a great nap today, and tonight we made some great memories.
We went to the Cactus Garden at Ethel M Chocolate Factory. It was beautiful. The kids loved it too. Then we headed over to the cheap movie theater ($1.50) and went to Dispicable Me. I loved it, it was a darling movie. It was one of those moments that I and my children will remember doing this holiday weekend for a long time. Going to a great movie with cousins. It helps that even the young children were pretty good, considering their ages.
Great day today!

Day 25 of Thanksgiving

I missed yesterday, because of all the busy, fun festivites. But yesterday and every day I am thankful for good, delicious food. Way too much of it.
We had a wonderful day yesterday that started with the East side Turkey Trot. I'll do a more detailed post on this later, but it was fun, and a great way to start the day.
Then we cooked the turkey and had fun hanging out while it was cooking. Our lunch/dinner was delicious and we had a great time having Joseph and Angela and their family here.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

Day 24 of Thanksgiving

Today my brother Joseph and his wife Angela and their three adorable children came down to spend Thanksgiving with us. I am so thankful for them, and all of my siblings. I have been very blessed with 9 brothers and sisters and they are my best friends. I know there were times when I was younger when there were little tiffs, but really nothing major. And as we've grown up we all are still close. I am very lucky to have them all, and I look forward to getting together with them. Now, it is late because of so much partying and tomorrow is a big day so I'm heading to bed! 'night!