Be Thankful 2011



This year we had a super duper fun Thanksgiving hosted by Yours Truly! It was my first time to host the event at my house for family and I must say I thought it went quite smoothly. But it was probably due to the fact that we had a "rehearsal" Thanksgiving dinner last Thursday night for our fab Life Group. My main squeeze got lots of practice frying turkeys after making a grand total of 4 this year alone. (He made 2 last week for our Life Group, then one for our BFFs and one for our celebration on Thanksgiving day.) I made my favorite veggie casserole, Jeff's favorite pecan pie, a "turkey" veggie tray (in the picture above) and a few other simple appetizers. My mom made a tasty sweet potato casserole, 7 layer salad and a cranberry/apple dish. It was all quite delish!  

Some of our Thanksgiving decor

H-bomb's contribution to the decor. Oh and her version of "Gobble, Gobble" is too cute!

More decor - that little Pilgrim has been in our family for years! It was on my grandmother's table every Thanksgiving for as long as I can remember! He has two friends that are in the kitchen.

waiting..

waiting...

to dig in!

My lil TURKEY!



Be it resolved...

This is my favorite time of year, hands down. But it seems that every year Satan sneaks in and manipulates me into giving up my joy. He twists the things that make this season unique to make me stressed, sad, overwhelmed and even mad. However, this year I am making my resolutions early. I am resolving to live with a JOYFUL CHRISTMAS SPIRIT this season.

This holiday season, BE IT RESOLVED...

I will not complain about crowds but be thankful I live in a city that is safe enough to go outside, day or night, without fear of being attacked by missiles, car bombs, military raids, etc...

I will not complain about traffic but instead take that time to crank up the Christmas tunes, sit back, relax and worship the King on His birthday.

I will not complain about cooking but be fondly reminded of the blood, sweat, tears and good times that went in to remodeling our kitchen a few years ago with a special family member that we now miss so much.

I will not complain about cleaning the house but be excited that friends and family are coming over to celebrate and prayerful for the perfect buyer to view our house.

I will not complain about being busy at work but be thankful that I have a job that I absolutely love and try hard to treat my patients with extra special kindness during this time of year.

I will not complain about being busy with parties and dinners and musicals, etc but be over-joyed that we have so many friends and family that want us to be part of their holiday festivities.