Giving Thanks

Thanksgiving was wonderful. We headed over to the Knox home and ate until we couldn't fit anymore in our stomachs. Gluttony? Maybe. But truly, Cheryl... you are one of the best cooks/hosts I've encountered! And it was so nice to have both sides of our family under one roof for this holiday. There were tons of little ones running around, so that made it even more fun. The kids had us "adults" laughing all night long. And I even got to leave with a cookie scented Yankee candle courtesy of Cheryl! What a nice treat that was :)

It was my niece's first Thanksgiving, and it was so special to share in that with her. Obviously, she didn't get to enjoy real food yet, so her Thanksgiving feast was formula. She seemed pretty content with it :) Here's us on the couch last night settling down after all the excitement. I love building a relationship with her and that special auntie-niece bond. Yesterday, I rocked with her for almost two hours and sang her some Christmas songs. It was truly a precious day for me. Hope that your Thanksgiving left you smiling and thankful. 

 

This year I am so thankful for God's hand and guidance, especially for his comfort. I am thankful to have a family that unconditionally loves and cares for me. I am SO thankful for my lovies- my girlfriends from college that continue to amaze me with what they're doing with their lives... for their spiritual guidance, continual support, for their laughter, for their comfort in times when I don't feel like getting out of bed. They are the best friends I could ask for! I am thankful for my job and the women there that have become like mommy's away from home to me. I am thankful for a roof over my head and food to eat, and that I'm able to pay all my bills. And most of all, I'm SO thankful to have a God that never leaves me. 

Today we are celebrating my birthday here in Chicago- no black Friday shopping for me. We're gonna get dolled up and have a nice dinner out. And we're also getting my sister's Christmas tree today! We have to have a tree in here because tomorrow we're doing Christmas with them too. So many fun things going on :) I'm not doing well with getting pictures this weekend... I will try and have more to share!

Blessings to you today.

love you e,

love, t.