11.26.2011

Thankful

I know I'm a few days late, but I wanted to take a second to finally write about some things I am especially thankful for right now.  Our Thanksgiving was wonderful.  We all ate way too much food, and laughed a lot.  I'd call it a success.  We also got to meet and get to know my mom's new beau.  Robert the Brit- good man.  Most importantly he makes my mom happy, something I've wanted for her for a long time.  You know what makes me the most happy?   These two.....
I am so thankful for my family.  Jeff is amazing.  He is the best dad and husband, and I am so grateful for him and everything he does for us.  And Blakely, my sweet girl.  I thank God everyday for her and what she's brought to our lives.  I am lucky to spend all day everyday with my little munchkin, and nothing brings me more joy. 

We packed up and headed to the mountains last weekend and it was the perfect getaway.  We stayed at a cabin in Blue Ridge, like we did last year {quickly becoming an annual fall tradition}, and had a ball!  We relaxed in the hot tub, took in the gorgeous views and let Blakely and the dogs enjoy the great outdoors.  The only wildlife we saw were a bunch of wild turkeys, I guess they escaped the dinner tables this year! 





I am way ahead of the game this year, for me anyway.  I already have most of our Christmas decorations up!  We are going to get our tree on Saturday, something I'm super excited though because this will be our first real tree!  I'm in the process of making a tree skirt, it should turn out pretty cute.  I'm trying to stay ahead of schedule because Blakely and I are about to fly out to Utah for a  week.  It will be SO great to see everyone, and I just love Utah in the winter! 

On a totally unrelated note-  I just had to share this picture.  Silly girl.