We've Got a LOT to be Thankful For

Thanksgiving week brought lots of fun and of course, new turkey attire for every day!

 

 

On the actual day of Thanksgiving we woke up bright and early...thanks to our little turkey. 

 

We had some time to play around...but I wanted to be at Auntie Stacy's in time for the Macy's day parade...so we kept Mr. Max in his turkey onesie and bundled into the car.  I know it's totally cheesy but I love all the big balloons.  And, Florida Georgia Line performed...rather lip synced...but I still love them.  All in all it was a pretty low key day.  We didn't even make the turkey this year (!).  It was purchased from City BBQ and worth every penny not to have to slave in the kitchen for hours. 

 

 

Everyone filled in with side dishes.  I introduced a new brussel sprout salad (that went over quite well with everyone but my own father) and Bob Evans I made the mashed potatoes.

Stacy made a family favorite - seven layer salad, cornbread stuffing, and amazing (and I can't say this enough) Sangria!  I could have had like a gallon of this stuff.  It goes down that easy.

 

 

I have to say though - the crowing jewel of it all was

the turkey butter!!!

 

Is it just butter shaped into a turkey? Yes.  Is is awesome?  Yes (duh).  Did I call around to all the local grocery stores to track it down?  Of course.  And, did my fabulous husband go out at 6:00 on the evening before turkey day to pick it up.  Yes.  Because he is also awesome. 

 

Other than our delicious dinner - what was on my mind was just how much we have to be grateful for.  I'm so thankful for our little family.

 

For the time we spend together.

 

For his smiles and laughter.  And all the ways he is teaching me to slow down, be patient, and savor just how small he is now.

 

For this man of mine.

 

And for our village.  Near and Far.  Thank you for all the times you called, texted, and FaceTimed - we needed it. Oh did we need it. (Still do!) For all the times you said " you're doing great" (because so often we feel like we're way out in left field making these decisions and just hoping we're doing the right thing in the moment). You have lifted us, cheered us, and loved us.    

We are so very thankful. 

xoxo