Happy Thanksgiving

To be honest, I hadn't felt very "festive" leading up to Thanksgiving. Historically we've always celebrated in McAllen with extended family, but for the last few years we've stayed here in Austin. This year we hosted at our house and we had a great time. My grandmother was able to join us and later my cousin and his family came over to watch the UT game. Most importantly, my kids had a good time and I'm glad we are creating memories for them. I remember as a kid loving when our house was full of people (and hating that empty house feeling when they left) and I know my kids are the same way.

I also created this list of thank-ism's that made me realize just how much God has blessed me and my family.

What I'm Thankful For

- My family's health

- My mom whose love glues us all together

- Ava's zest for life and all things in nature

- The beautiful weather on Thanksgiving

- Canyon's love for family

- All of our jobs

- Mark for being so present in the kid's lives

- God's love and patience with me

- Ava's garden and catching butterflies

- Having a family

- Owen's look of love

- Chris's reminder of what Thanksgiving is all about

- Mark for not taking me seriously and reminding me not to take me seriously