Thinking thankful

We've put the thankful jar out again this year, 

with blank strips of paper to jot down our thankful thoughts 

(last year the kids especially loved this & I made a little book out the thankful slips of paper).

We've waved goodbye to our wonderful pre-Thanksgiving guests

(thank you, Brad & Jen, you helped chase away my case of the Novembers).

We've sent the dog for a little 2-day vacation,

he's gotten a holiday haircut,

and now he's back enjoying the festivities

We've attended Maroon and Gold Day at the middle school.

And ran in the Turkey Trot at the elementary school 

(the whole school runs a 1/2 mile 

chasing a 5th grade teacher dressed up in a turkey costume).

We've practiced making rolls.

We're delivering Thank You fruit baskets 

with the youth group from church tonight.

I haven't started cooking yet, 

I still need to go to the grocery store one more time, 

and I forgot to take out the turkey to thaw.

But I'm getting a headstart on the thankfulness part:

I'm thankful for: 

GREG

Lauren ~Maddy ~ Sam

my family (parents + sibs) and Greg's

friends, here & there

health & chocolate

my faith & my questions

books & authors & words

my new camera + lens 

mountains

music

mentors

being able to continue to learn

freedom & possibilities

diet Coke & ice

knock knock jokes

naps

funny videos

late night conversations & sunrises

travel & home

love & loneliness

future & past

now

Comments

[Linsey]

That's a good list to be thankful for. Your rolls looks delicious (I've got a good recipe, but I might need yours now.)

Happy Thanksgiving!

[diane]

I'm thankful to have you for a blog buddy.

Happy Thanksgiving!

[Emy5]

That's original to be thankful for Knock knock jokes! We have some funny made up ones round here. They are funny because they are un-funny, you know.

Happy Thanksgiving.

[Christie]

I'm all for pre-sampling of the rolls. Between those and the stuffing, I'm all set for the entire meal. Well, and dessert, of course.

Happy turkey day to our favorite people!

[Bridget]

I love your thankful list. I want to try this thankful jar idea next year.

[Michelle]

and I'm thankful for YOU.

[calibosmom]

Have a great day! I like all those things on your list too.

[Anonymous]

We had a great time visiting, thanks for being such great hosts. We are definitely coming back!
Jen

[cbentley]

Wonderful walk down Christmas Card Lane! All of them are my favorites. Each one unique and creative. Like each of YOU! I love that they are fun and informal. And your Thanksgiving dinner looks delish - great colors and tones and warmth.