Happy Thanksgiving.
I didn’t grow up in the United States so Thanksgiving has never been a big holiday for me but over the years it’s become a wonderful way to spend some family time and remember everything we’re grateful for and today was no exception. It started like most mornings with the little one walking around in his PJs.
But then we took out the Christmas tree which I planned to setup after the meal. This is the first year we’re using the fake tree and it comes prelit. Nathaniel loved it. We all just sat around and relaxed as Nathaniel napped (or didn’t nap.)
And some of the grownups napped too.
While others played and read. (David’s nose was bleeding.)
I’m determined to be in the photos more so I asked my dad to snap a photo.
And then I asked Jake to take one of me and my parents.
Then we sat to dinner. And amazingly I can never get a good Thanksgiving dinner photo. It’s cause my lens is not wide-angle enough. I have to switch for the holidays.
David didn’t eat anything but green beans, rolls, and pumpkin pie.
And then there was Skype’ing with Jake’s parents.
When that was over, David helped me decorate the tree. And even Nathaniel did.
Before bedtime, our beautiful tree was up and running. Three cheers for Christmastime.
We didn’t get to the movies last night so we’re off right now! I hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful. If you’re not in America, I hope you still took the time to remember what you’re grateful for today.
Three Things I’m Grateful For:
1. I am grateful that we put up our tree. I love it.
2. I am grateful that Jake’s ok. There was a small scare but I think we’re ok.
3. I am grateful for a wonderful, quiet day with tons of family time and no stress. Exactly how holidays should be.
Three Things David’s Grateful For:
1. showing my ornaments to amore {* his pick for the journal}
2. helping mommy decorate the tree
3. playing with opapa
Happy Thanksgiving! I love all the pictures you took. They’re really precious!
Happy Thanksgiving and you should be in pictures more. I love your face and how it shines when you are around loved ones.
Hi Karen,
Happy Thanksgiving! I’m so glad that your parents were able to be with you for the holiday. Your tree is just beautiful.
We had a really good one too. I was so looking forward to just having quiet time to work around my house for the 4-day weekend, but we ended up having Carmen overnight Thursday and Friday nights, and she spent most of the days with me as well. Not in the plans, but just wonderful all the same! We woke up Saturday to the first snow of the season, and she was SOOO excited! Also, she and I got a lot of the Christmas decorations out and put them up, so I really had a great time with her. There is nothing like the magic of children this time of year. I only got about 1/2 of my weekend to-do’s done, but it was just a perfect weekend.
Have a wonderful day.
I clicked over from The English Geek. Your blue Christmas ornaments are so pretty!! I love how all your daily pictures include your tree.
And, I like your goal to be in more pictures. I have the same problem; most pictures of me are self-portraits; lame, but at least it proves that I was there.