Finishing up Days of Thanks

With so much to do every time my parents are entertaining the boys, my priorities have not been blogging. Sorry. (It's been photography and Christmas gifts.) So I will finish my Days of Thanks with a general blog about Thanksgiving. Wednesday P came down with the same virus Easton had had the week before. Not knowing that, we took him ice skating for the first time. It was fun to watch my brother take him around the little rink several times. I wanted to give it a try but everyone convinced me that I'd probably end up in a full body cast if I attempted it. So I enjoyed being the photographer instead.
Wednesday night I was thankful that Rob made it to Cali to spend Thanksgiving with my family. He got in late and was exhausted but it was so nice to have him, my brother, my sister in law, parents and sons all together to celebrate Thanksgiving day together. My mom went above and beyond to make a nice Thanksgiving dinner. P was under the weather so we had a relaxing day and all took naps. My dad played "Bodyguard" Thanksgiving night when I went against everything I believe in on holiday commercialism and hit a big electronic sale. We were in need of a laptop and I saved over $200 so I guess it was worth it. I also got a trampoline for the boys (Easton when he's older obviously) by being persistent, saving over $100. If you know me, you know that saving a dollar or two brings me much enjoyment. So saving over $300 made me downright giddy!!
Friday, Rob, Easton and I rented a car and headed over the mountain to home (What I consider home). We were only there for 24 hours but we were able to see 5 different sets of friends. We stayed at our good friends' house, where we dined on steaks and enjoyed visiting with them. It was sooooooo nice to hang out with friends as a couple. That's one of the things I miss the most so it's one of the things I enjoyed the most. It's the thing I was thankful for Friday-Saturday....time with friends.
The thing I am most thankful for is my Lord, who is the One who has blessed me beyond means. I have more than 30 things to be thankful for and it's all because of God's blessings. He's the One I'm thankful for.
Thank YOU for letting me share my days of thankfulness with you (like you had a choice!). Until next year.......