Happy Thanksgiving!

                

I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving!  We spent ours mostly at Grandma Rosita’s house, then hung out in the evening at ours.

  

  

 

What could make for a better day than today?  I can’t think of a single thing.  We had a great Thanksgiving meal with family.  Played a little football in the yard, laughed and had a great time. 

             

                         

                                                                  

Later when we were quite full from turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, cauliflower, dressing, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, delicious bread, corn casserole, beans- not to mention pumpkin & pecan pies!  Ohhhh- I think my head is spinning!  Maybe if I lay down for just a…little…….nap.

 

zzzzzz…

 

Oh- I’m sorry.  So- maybe we ate  a little too much.  But Thanksgiving only comes around 1 time a year.  We should be able to indulge a little every now and again.

                 

                  

This evening was so much fun.  Just our little family hanging out.  The Cowboys were on- AND they won!!  We threw the football around a little and watched the Charlie Brown Thanksgiving special.  Those things always make me a little nostalgic! 

                

I love hanging out with my family- they are all such wonderful people.

Love you guys!

                            

 

Here are just a few things I am thankful for:

God’s love!

A loving husband.

A healthy & happy family.

Good friends.

Having freedom.

Our company- and all that implies. (ups & downs)

Extended family.

Being at peace with myself.

Feeling loved & appreciated.

My little house.

Veterans' Day!

                        

 

Thank you to all those who serve or have served our country!  We wouldn’t have the freedoms we have – without your sacrifices.

I am so thankful to be in America.  Being an American means I have the opportunity to make my own choices.  Do I want to work, or stay at home with the boys?  I can get in the car and drive anywhere, or stay home with the family.  I can agree, or I can disagree. 

Both my parents and many of my Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, BIL’s are serving or have served our great Nation. 

I am so very Thankful to them.

We have awesome pics of my Dad in Vietnam!  I wish I could post one- but they are in storage.  One day I will do a whole blog on these pictures.  They are just that awesome!

Meanwhile, here is a pic of my wonderful Mom in Iraq. 

                    

Here she is getting her award for Order of Military Medical Merit.

                                      

Thanks, Mom. 

 

I remember, one evening we were visiting my parents and I was going to drive my Mom to work at the BAMC.  Ian’s expression was priceless when he saw my Mom in full BDU’s!

*Up until now- he just thinks that Grandma Ethel is a nurse at an Army hospital.  I found this out on the ride home.*

Imagine she is coming down the stairs… black boots (super shiny), her “Army Guy” clothes on & hat in hand.  Ian was in awe, but very, very quiet.  He didn’t say a word the whole way the the hospital.  As soon as Mom was out of the car and into the building, Ian turned and looked at me. 

“Mom!  Grandma Ethel is a soldier!”

It was priceless!  He was so excited all the way home.  It really made an impact on him.  He loves everything military:  Military History, WWI, WWII, Military weapons, strategies & the list goes on and on.

He is so proud of her!  They share so many interest and have a great affection for each other.  Two peas in a pod.

I hope you all have a great Veteran’s Day.  Take time to be thankful for all we have.