thankful
2:38 PMit's hard to believe that one of my favorite days of the year has already come and gone.
thanksgiving. what a wonderful holiday. even though i am beyond thankful everyday of the year for all the blessings in my life...it is so nice to have that one special day each year to really focus on it. to surround yourself with people you love and who love you just as much in return. to take time to say out loud all the things that make us happy. to tell someone just how special they are and how thankful you are to have them in your life...and maybe, just maybe hear it back! what could be better than that? even though it only comes once a year...it always brings out the best in people. it really is such a wonderful holiday.
my, oh my did we have a fabulous thanksgiving this year. dan and i hosted the family-filled event for the 2nd year in a row. i know many people thought i was crazy to host a holiday 9+ months pregnant but this is exactly what dan & i envisioned would happen when we built this house. we love when it's busting at the seams with people we care about the most. not to mention i had a quite the team helping me get ready for the main event! (a big thank you again to nana, mj, elaine and jake. could not have done it without you guys!)
two little sous chefs...ready to help
jake hard at work while scott keeps him entertained
taking a break outside on an unusually warm stl thanksgiving
my two favorite favorite turkeys
still cooking...
scott getting a turkey tutorial
anna!! lil was beyond excited to be reunited with her pal
group shot before the feast begins...
table for 2
the sweeney's showed up just in time for dessert!
the kids got new holiday coats from cessie!
i could die over that beret...
let the concert begin...
no family gathering is complete without music and dancing...
one last wardrobe change for ryan...ready for bed after a wonderful thanksgiving!
we hope your thanksgiving was just as fabulous as ours!!
1 comments
I had to open a separate word doc for my comments on this post.
ReplyDelete1. the apron pic of the girls. copy please.
2. my two fave brothers, Scottie and Jake, in one pic??? copy please.
3. I love the front porch action. You have such a Mare holiday house now.
4. turkey dresses. WHERE DID YOU GET THEM? I love them mucho. Lilly is like beyond darling. Ditto w/ my gal Ry
5. Love MJ's shirt.
6. Anna is like beaut. Not fair.
7. Gma is beaut.
8. omg. the coats! they got them early?? love them so much.
9. a Johnny Scottie sing off? sigh. I always miss the good stuff :)
10. Molly is killing her mama w/ all those dress ups.
11. Ali looks like a Christmas Carol. She always dresses the part.
12. EXCELLENT post! You need a nap now :)