Thanksgiving. Part 1

Yesterday we celebrated Thanksgiving.

We woke up and headed downstairs for some strong coffee. Evelyn has been waking up the past few nights starving, I feel like I'm nursing her all night and sleeping a little in between. Maybe its a growth spurt. I certainly hope so. I'm not used to this!
 Ricky started his turkey and dressing. He was so excited about this. He makes an awesome turkey. The kids loved helping him inject the turkey with seasoning. He cooked for a few hours, while I enjoyed the laziness of the morning, playing battleship with Ava, sipping my coffe and feeding Evelyn her morning oatmeal. It was such a peaceful happy thankful moment. These slow days make me think of all the things I love.All the little things. My family just being together in such a relaxed setting, It was lovely.

 Her first Thanksgiving. We are so thankful for her.

My dad was still in the hospital,thankfully he was sent home last night and we will celebrate with them this weekend. Me and Eli and Ava went to see him yesterday morning with some of his favorite treats, chocolate covered peanutbutter balls. Like his mama used to make. I'm sure mine weren't near as good, but its the thought that counts, right?;)
Anna stopped by Perkins and picked my mom up a plate for thanksgiving. Daddy didn't want us to bring him one,because he still doesn't have much of an appetite. He was happy with the hospital food, I think because he really didn't eat it. It didn't look too good, thats for sure!

It made me appreciate the freedom of coming and going and doing things as I please. Its going to be a long road of recovery for him but I pray that God will heal him quickly. We are just so thankful he is here with us.
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We had dinner with Ricky's family. We went to his aunt's house, who lives in our neighborhood so not much traveling there. The kids loved seeing Grandma and Pop and it was Evelyn's first time meeting her great grandparents. The food was good and so was the family time. We missed Heather this year, but we hope to see her at Christmas.

daddy's girls

 

 

 

kickball with Pop

 

 

 

This year I am feeling so appreciative of all of my blessings. All the things in life that aren't actually things. The people in my life. Family, friends, my husband, my kids. What in this life is more important than that?- Nothing, as far as I'm concerned. I know I take things for granite and I don't always feel so thankful for what I have, but I pray that on those slow days where I get to sit, sipping my coffee that I take it all in.  I want to soak in every feeling and thought. I want to remember it. I want to write it all down. Even on the days that are busy and crazy, I don't want these moments to pass me by, I'm going to hold on tight.







We'll be leaving soon to drive to my mom and dads, we'll be spending the night and having our Thanksgiving dinner tomarrow. So........ Thanksgiving part 2......... to be continued.

A few phone pics from yesterday...

                                                         visiting with BawBaw

                                                           battleship and coffee:)

cooking away