This year, we started a new Thanksgiving tradition – the Thankful Tree. I have loved it. Not only does it look pretty awesome on my fall mantle, but it has continuously reminded us of the things for which we are thankful. The kids are so excited every night at dinner to come up with that day’s contributions to the tree.So here are some of the things for which the Reese family is thankful this year (in no particular order) –Our family – Daddy, Mommy, Nathan, Emily, and JoshuaOur new houseHeavenly FatherJesusPrincesses (guess who added this one?)Teddy bearDaddy’s jobScripturesBedsSnuggle PuppyHealthPrayerSnuggly friends (everyone’s teddy bears, blankets, puppies, dogs, you name it)Grandmas …
I love Thanksgiving. The food is amazing, the weather is usually crisp and cool, and Thanksgiving Day is the official start to the Christmas music season around here. All of these things make me happy. Especially the food. I’m daydreaming just thinking about it.
The one thing that occasionally gets lost around here amidst all of the tasty goodness, though, is the reason we celebrate Thanksgiving. And while I’m happy that the Pilgrims and Native Americans in Massachusetts made friends that first year, I mean the modern reason – to remember the things for which we are thankful.
To help the kids get excited and thinking about being thankful, we’ve started a …
This year on Thanksgiving there was an event happening that was bigger than the Turkey. (gasp!)
Serophina and I have been looking forward to seeing Tangled, the Disney movie about Rapunzel. Ever since we caught a preview of the movie a while back, we’ve been anxiously awaiting its arrival. Because we didn’t host Thanksgiving this year, we practically had the whole day to ourselves! We had a leisurely morning, I made my two side dishes that I was taking to a friend’s house for dinner, and then we headed out to watch our movie.
It was wonderful! It’s one of those that we’ll have to own when it comes out on DVD …
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I started thinking about all the things for which I’m thankful. Here are some of the highlights, in no particular order –
The lovely weather we’ve been having lately – I think I’ve only worn my coat once this season!
Joshua’s textbook arrival and health
My station wagon which not only has enough room for all three kids and trunk space to go to Sam’s Club and Wal-Mart in the same trip but also has power locks …
There's a lot to be happy about!
I’ve kept a journal ever since I can remember. It’s always been like therapy to me and I like feeling light inside after I’ve unloaded everything onto paper. Every now and then I’ll run across an old journal and read through all the entries. Here’s a page I found where I had made a list of all the good things in my life and titled it “Counting my blessings.” I think I’m going to keep it out and refer to it whenever I’m feeling down. Here are some things I am thankful to have:
1. Good parents who love me and raised …
This year, we started a new Thanksgiving tradition – the Thankful Tree. I have loved it. Not only does it look pretty awesome on my fall mantle, but it has continuously reminded us of the things for which we are thankful. The kids are so excited every night at dinner to come up with that day’s contributions to the tree.So here are some of the things for which the Reese family is thankful this year (in no particular order) –Our family – Daddy, Mommy, Nathan, Emily, and JoshuaOur new houseHeavenly FatherJesusPrincesses (guess who added this one?)Teddy bearDaddy’s jobScripturesBedsSnuggle PuppyHealthPrayerSnuggly friends (everyone’s teddy bears, blankets, puppies, dogs, you name it)Grandmas …
