Thankful.

I am thankful that my family will let me take 14 million pictures of them just because they know how happy it makes me.

I am thankful that I was able to take the whole week off of work (even if I spent the entire week cleaning because Thanksgiving was at our house this year).

I am thankful that Coley & Courtney got along all day (except when for when Cole slammed Courtney's fingers in the door because she wouldn't get out of his room).

I am thankful for rutabagas (and that no one else in the family likes them, so I've got a bunch of rutabaga leftovers in the fridge).

I am thankful that it was sunny almost all day yesterday.

I am thankful that we finally got a family photo (even if it is the only one out of 50+ photos that turned out halfway decent).

I am thankful for my Mom (more than I can express).

I am thankful that I have a little baby girl to dress up in the cutest outfits ever.

I am thankful for the 1.5 Zima's I drank.

I am thankful that my Aunt Alicia is always up for shaking her bootie with me to some good music.

I am thankful for such a fun family.

I am thankful that we didn't loose any kids in the quicksand (really, really deep, squishy mud) on our way to go play football (Josh, Cole, Courtney and Ross all got stuck or lost a shoe though).

I am thankful that Josh cooked the turkey instead of me (even if he wouldn't put the stuffing inside because he was convinced that we would all get E. Coli from it).

I am thankful (and amazed) that we sat 14 people at a 6 person table.

I'm thankful that we got to play some football (even though Ross & Jesse both tried to wimp out because of injuries).

I am thankful that Annie has a Great-Grandma like Grandma Bev (who loves to hold her for hours on end).

I am thankful for my Aunt's sense of humor.

I am thankful that I didn't end up with a concussion when my cousin Jesse tackled me while we were playing tag football.

I am not thankful that a police man stopped our football game (he said that the school fields get too torn up when people play on them after it has been raining). 

I am thankful however that he didn't get too mad when I said that we were one man short and invited him to join us (even if he didn't look very amused).

I am sooooo thankful for Josh (who enjoys life more than anyone I know).

I am thankful for the best little cousins in the world (except for my cousin Jesse who nearly gave me a concussion when he tackled me).

I am thankful that my family knew I couldn't pull of an entire Thanksgiving dinner by myself (everyone brought a dish or two).

I am thankful that before dinner, when it was Ross's turn to say what he was thankful for that he said he was thankful for Annie.

I am thankful for both of my Uncles (and how crazy they are).

I am thankful that Rudy and my Grandpa are good sports.

I am thankful that the girls ruled the house in a second round of "Guesstures".

I am so thankful that God has his hand in everything.

Comments

[Valerie]

your family photo turned out sooo cute! gotta love Annie Bannanie's lil' tongue sticking out! sounds like you had a great time with your whole family...makes me wish i had an extended family that actually got along! :o)

[Brooke]

Looks like a great day and talk about one of the most beautiful days here in the rogue valley!! Loved it :) I am thankful that you blog and I get to watch your kids grow up!!

[~SandyPea~]

Such a gorgeous day for Thanksgiving it was! I was so surprised to see the sun : )

I LOVE that family photo...that is most definately something to treasure.

Oh, and tee hee...I know what school that was ; ) Too bad you didn't get the policeman to play with you!

[april]

looks like a fabulous, fabulous day!! what a blessed girl you are! :)

[Heather]

Love the family photo (what a beautiful bunch of people) and the last shot of you and Josh together.

Like Brooke I'm thankful for your blog. Thankful to God too for his goodness.

[kim in Camas]

Love all the photos, but that last one of your and Josh captures so much. Thanks for sharing.

[Addie]

So much to be thankful for! Great pictures, love them all! Happy belated Thanksgiving!

[Mary Edwards]

Very sweet entry today :) Its nice to see a picture of your mom. I always enjoyed her when we were at RCC together.

[Betsey]

Aaaahhh Karen --your post today made me tear up! What wonderful photos --especially you & Josh and also your family. I love reading about your life. You are truly blessed!

[Karla Dudley]

Beautiful photos honey!!! And yes.. You ahve so much to be thankful for. Glad you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! -Karla

[jenny]

You live your life with such joy -- I love it!

Adorable family photo -- so glad you were able to get one. Love, love the cute shot of you & Josh.

It's funny...I always enjoy reading your entries & when I read about how fun you say Josh is, I immediately thought of "Fun Bobby" from one of the best TV shows of all times, "Friends".

From here on out, I will think of Josh as "Fun Josh". :)

[Laura P]

I am thankful to know you and that you sometimes put my thoughts into words.
I also have a very wonder family that I am so Greatful for and some of the BEST FRIENDS ( you know who you are) you could ever ask for.
Thanks for sharing
laura P

[Tanya Webster]

WOW...just wow!!! you are so blessed and your family is so blessed because of you...I am thankful you are my favorite scrapbook idol *wink* and am so thankful you share your talent and inspiration.....

aaand I totally agree with Josh that NO STUFFING ever goes in my turkey either....:)

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your BEAUTIFUL family!! If you need my address again for a Christmas card with that beautiful picture you just let me know :) T

[melanie]

such gorgeous, gorgeous photos of you and your family, karen.

[Sheila]

That was beautiful!

[KT]

LOVE that photo of you and Josh!!!

[Jordan Shoes]

I think it's absolutely fantastic, it's so lucky for me to find your blog!