Thanksgiving: The Celebration

This year we spent our low-key Thanksgiving weekend at the lake with my family.  The weather was beautiful most of the weekend and we had a great time together.  We did a lot of eating, playing games, crafting, and just hanging out.  We also made a trip to Branson to see the Miracle of Christmas show at the Sight and Sound Theatre.  It was an amazing show and gave me a whole new perspective on the Christmas story.  If you are in the area, I would highly recommend seeing this show!

Anyway, here is a glimpse into our celebration!



{family dinner table, minus my sister who was taking the picture}



{kids table}

{enjoying the weather and throwing rocks in the lake}

{she LOVES koby}

{girls craft night - t-shirt scarves}

{one of my creations}

{these two have come a long way - this has NEVER happened before}


I hope you had a very happy and relaxing Thanksgiving!  It's now full-blown Christmas in our household.  Christmas trees are up, mantles are ready to be decorated, lists are being made, cooking and baking ideas are swirling in my head, Christmas music has ensued -- I just love this time of year!!

Giving Thanks

1 Thessalonians 5:18

Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.

Psalm 105:1

Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know what he has done.

Ephesians 5:20

And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

I thought these verses seemed appropriate for a day when many of us are reflecting on what we are thankful for.  We are all blessed in so many ways and these verses are a good reminder of who should be receiving the credit for our blessings. 

As for me, I'm thankful for:

• God's peace that fills my heart.  While this has been a year of a lot of "unknowns," God has provided me with peace every step of the way. 
• His grace because it has covered me more than once this year. 
• A patient husband and a husband who makes me laugh when I take things too seriously. 
• Family and friends who provide steadfast love. 
• Good health, especially on the days when getting up for work is the last thing I want to do -- afterall I get to get up and go to work.   
• Koby, the best dog ever and the one that brightens our lives every day.
• Salted Caramel Mochas - they just make the mornings that much sweeter!
• The people who fill the candy bowl on my desk :)
• A new big bath tub!
• The changing of seasons that allow for renewed spirits.

I hope everyone is enjoying time with loved ones today and taking a chance to relax and kick back for a while!

Happy Thanksgiving!