Yay! I made it!!!

Thanksgiving this year was fairly depressing. I was just missing having a big family filled Thanksgiving. I wanted to be sitting around a table drinking wine and doing a puzzle with my mom. I wanted to hear my dad playing the guitar. I have, in general, been having a very hard time missing my family recently. Anyway, I made, what I think, was an awesome meal. It was just Justin, the kids, Bill, and me. Of course, the kids are precious as always.

While the kids were waiting to break the wishbone I made them say what they were thankful for. I think they both had wonderful thoughts and maybe actually "get" the point of it!
Brody- "I am thankful for god because he keeps us alive."
Avery- "I am thankful for my friends and family and for all the holidays even the ones you don't get toys or candy, and I am thankful for nana and pot even though they can't be with us." 

 We went up to Grand Lake the day after Thanksgiving and had a WONDERFUL weekend away. I really wish we could do that more often. We need it, we deserve it, but we are working too hard to do it. 
We played at the park. 

We made s'mores.

We went out to dinner and I took my FAVORITE picture ever!

I am so thankful for my life. For my husband, who is the best partner I could ask for. For my kids, who are entertaining and infuriating equally! For the ability to do a job I LOVE.  It's been a good year, and it was nice to take a break and remember what this living business is all about!