Smiling.

yes, smiling.

because when i start to think of what i'm thankful for,

i smile.

i smile because i think of my husband and how good his soul is. his determination to make me laugh in my worst of moods,

he is so much more than i ever deserved.

i smile because i think of my daughter who is more and more beautiful everyday, and in so many ways a mini-me in character, and in so many ways constantly teaching me to be better.

i smile because i think of my son, his sweet little smile that melts my heart. his arms that strangle me with hugs all the day long.

i smile because i think of how many dear friends & family i have, and how fortunate my life is, and the amazing opportunities i have had.

i smile because we are healthy, and happy, and swimming in love.

...then i become teary eyed.

and all choked up.

 

because by the time i have thought of the things i am most thankful for,

i become overwhelmed with emotion, overwhelmed with how blessed i am.

overwhelmed with an immense gratitude for all i have, and who i am.

but oh the joy of being able to fully appreciate.

that is what a celebration of thanksgiving is about, to me.

happy thanksgiving!

*****

Happy Thanksgiving

I spent Thanksgiving at Petit Jean with my George Family! The mountain is beautiful this time of year. It was nice to take a break from the virtual www world, just to go offline & chill with the ones I love!

We stayed in a lodge at Rockefeller for 2 nights with 9 kids & 8 adults, It was Awesome! We hiked, played board games, football and spent a lot of time at the Rec Center playing basketball. The food was fabulous! {thanks to Pam, the wonderful host}  I promised my nephew Isaiah that we would hike to the waterfall which we did {in our PJ's} only to find there was no water! LOL

 The little ones even hiked with us

Here's our crew minus Andrew

Our lil princess Rachel had to see the castle!

  

 Football Time

Playing board Games

Lots more of our family came up on the mountain to eat Thanksgiving Lunch with us.

 

 It was just like old times...  

This was our 1st Thanksgiving together

 

 Lots of LOVE

 Lots of Memories were made

It was hard to leave this...

My heart is full...

of gratitude.

of love.

of thanksgiving.

i feel so blessed to have such an amazing family! My husband & children are everything to me. There's nothing better than hanging out with them at home. I love their hugs & kisses and the sound of out of control giggling when we are all together.

i am blessed to have a wonderful husband. Jeremy is truly perfect! He has succeeded in making me one happy girl! He is a GREAT father and loves his family with all his heart. He is always providing for us either at work or in the woods.

so grateful for friends and family who bear each others burdens and truly are always there when you need them. for laughter, fun and for making many fabulous memories.


grateful for my health and beautiful surroundings that i get to enjoy on a daily basis!
grateful for Jesus Christ & my faith. 

~count your many blessings

Life is beautiful...