Thanksgiving

 I am still here. 

I will explain my absence later in the post, but for now let me catch up with family first.

Thanksgiving was absolutely glorious. I mean…glorious. After last year, I went into this year’s with such a grateful heart that we would all be together. I have gotten up each morning lately just thanking the Lord for life. November has been a beautiful month here along the Gulf coast and I have relished the days. 

We hosted Thanksgiving this year. The last two we had been back at Jeff’s sister’s house but I just felt it was a lot for her. She is older than us and so I just told her I would do it. I think she was more than happy to pass the torch. 

I really got smart this year and on Wednesday did a ton of prep work. I chopped and measured out stuff so that was just pour things in today.  It made a huge difference. I wasn’t so tired at the end of the day and was truly able to relax and enjoy myself today. 

We had a feast! I don’t know what the future holds with things but for today our family praised God and are and we were merry. 

I didn’t take many pictures but that is because I was living. We played games and spent a good portion of the day outside. Most everyone chose to eat outside. The weather was just perfect.

I try to get a picture of the kids twice a year. Palmer is in the group shot for the first time.

The twins are our niece’s kids and for a very long time they were he star of the show, Now, they have to share it. Tucker was in heaven today with them.  

He wouldn’t pose for pictures and finally plopped down and gave a quick smile. Then he was back up and going hard.

Mother had such a good day. She made her amazing dressing and a chocolate cake that everyone bragged on and she was feeling pretty proud of herself.

Lindsay and Tyler were heading to Auburn this evening. This was the scene shortly after getting in the truck.

Lindsay sent this tonight…

Which by the way I literally can not wait to share what I got Lindsay for Christmas. It has something to do with a prayer but I will wait until after Christmas to share just in case someone were to see the blog.

Palmer has turned 4 months old.

He is such a joy to keep. I get to keep this little boy everyday. I am so blessed.

They have some new matching Christmas pajamas.

I have had no computer since right after my last post, but fortunately it was under warranty and fixing it was free. I am back in business and will be back to share more later. 

I have kept up with reading everyone but commenting from my phone just got to be a pain so I will get back in the groove this weekend. 

I am resting tonight but all the fall decor is tucked away, I need to mop the kitchen once more in the morning and then let the Christmas decorating commence.

Gus loves to go everywhere with me. He goes everyday to pick up Palmer. While we are in town he sits up and looks out but once we reach the air base and woods he goes down. 

I will end with the first camellia I have seen this year. She is a beauty. 

That will be a wrap for me but hopefully I will be back much sooner.

Grateful, thankful, and blessed,

Sandy