Giving Thanks

Once again I'm just a little behind a posting. I hope all of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is probably my favorite holiday....don't get me wrong I love Christmas, but there's just something I love about Thanksgiving. I think it's the joy of being with loved ones and just the simplicity of that....the pure company of our family and friends and no "hoopla" to go with it. I have so much to be thankful for today and everyday. God has definitely bestowed his blessings upon me and my family and for that I am most grateful.

This year I hosted Thanksgiving at my house. The day before Thanksgiving I starting stressing just a slight little bit and thought what in the world was I thinking volunteering to have Thanksgiving at my house....I must have been completely insane. But when I woke up Thursday morning I was very excited. It seemed like noon just couldn't get here fast enough. Before I can take all the credit, I must inform you that by hosting I meant I allowed my home to be the place of gathering and fellowship. I, by no means, prepared the entire meal. I did contribute somewhat....I made the black eyed peas (fresh...not canned or frozen...you're suppose to be impressed), macaroni & cheese, and two desserts. A many, many thanks to my sweet mom, mother-in-law, sister, and sister-in-law for contributing to our wonderful Thanksgiving feast. The food was delicious and the day was lots of fun. There was no other way to end such a perfect Thanksgiving meal with nothing other than a little Rock Band fun. Yes, that's right after our plates were empty and our bellies full, we pulled out the Wii for a little rock-n-roll revolution. I must admit that while no one is knocking down our doors to sign us up for the next American Idol or Who Wants to Be a Rock Star, my brother can rock out the guitar, my hubby & oldest son aren't so shabby on the drums, and my sister, by far, has the best voice in the family. I didn't even think to pull out my camera until we were all just about done for the day, but I did manage to get a few picks of my mom rocking it out on the guitar....she's probably going to kill me for this!

I guess I can say that I'm thankful for a family that loves one another and most of all loves to have fun together!!