Thanks

I'll update more and add recipes from today later but I wanted to write a little tonight.

Thanksgiving went wonderfully today. The weather was gorgeous outside. The food all turned out great. The company was good. And it was one of the most relaxed Thanksgivings I remember.

We woke up at a late 9:30am, my mom arrived shortly after, I had pumpkin pies in the oven in no time and hubby had turkey on the grill. MIL came over to cook the other turkey in the oven and my SILs came over a bit later. Since all the other food was made the night before for the most part the day was very relaxing just mainly waiting on the turkeys while enjoying the company. Everything was perfectly seasoned, hot and ready when we were and it didn't feel like we were rushed or on any sort of deadline to get through the day. This is the type of Thanksgiving perfect for parents IMO since you actually have time to play with your kids and talk with your family without being stuck in a crowded kitchen.

I consider our first Thanksgiving hosted by Hubby and I, and E's first Thanksgiving, to be a success for sure (though she mainly sat in the swing and various arms throughout the day she was happy with that too).

My absolutely favorite part of the day was when we gave thanks during dinner, mainly because this year C and J both participated and were comfortable sharing their thanks out loud this year. J was thankful for "trains to ride on", "nummies,"and "Ami and Ibu" (his Grandmas). C was thankful for Thanksgiving, Turkey, Watching Movies, and "Water to drink when we're thirsty" and "Food to eat when we're hungry." I was amazed at that last one and still am especially touched by it. Such a simple thought from my 3 year old but one that carries so much weight with it in the world. She doesn't know yet there are people out there who don't have these things yet she knows to be thankful for them. I am once again amazed by my children and so thankful my family never has to go hungry or thirsty, has a roof over our head, and have all our needs fulfilled. We are so blessed and have so much to be thankful for even the most simple of things like "water to drink when we're thirsty." Thank you God for blessing me and my family again and again!