One Thousand Gifts: Thanksgiving

Our Thanksgiving week was so wonderful and I have so many blessings in my life. Still counting them...

0481. sisters...'nuff said

0482. hang time with his Papi

0483. hang time with cousins

0484. silly boy cousins

0485. reading with Papi

0486. visiting grandparents

0487. those cheesy family photos...that we always love to look at later

0488. a Thanksgiving day walk with my sweet daughter

0489. the most amazing pumpkin pie ever

0490. sharing a meal with family and friends

0491. an wonderfully blessed meal

0492. teaching my daughter tricks in the kitchen

0493. a hubby who loves my cooking

0494. surrounded by simple beauty

0495. did I already mention my amazing husband? I love him so much!

0496. and I love my adorable (onery, silly, sweet....) kiddos, too

0497. preparing those memorable family meals with my mom and sister

0498. playdates with *old* friends

Comments

Anonymous said…

Great list and photos. You have a beautiful family. Thanks for sharing.

November 28, 2011 at 6:07 PM

Jamie {See Jamie blog} said…

Lovely list, cute photos, and that pumpkin pie DOES look scrumptious!
(Popping over from Ann's "Multitudes")

November 29, 2011 at 9:24 AM

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