11.29.2008

Happy Thanksgiving!

Kates and I are back from a two-day break of celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday with our families. Great food. Great conversation. And our little hambone Phoebe -- whether it was beating on her antique hi-chairs, talking to her pacifier or just observing her surroundings -- was the star of the show for much of the time she wasn't sleeping ...

Tonight, we're watching Star Wars movies on TV and beginning our Christmas decorating ...

And counting our blessings. On this Thanksgiving weekend, I'm especially thankful for ...

... Phoebe and Kates.

... Still having a job in a barely-breathing industry.

... Our Forrester.

... Lower gas prices ... $1.69 per gallon!

... And coupons ... Which allowed us to pay just $1.19 per gallon for our gas!

... Our freedom.

... In-laws who I actually really enjoy spending time with.

... Jessi and Scott and their new addition ...

... Family hikes in the country snow

... "Boy's Life" and the high school English teacher who introduced me to it.

... Friends like Matt & Ed; Jocelyn, The Four and the rest of my Olathe crew; Leah; Raechel ...

... And Facebook for allowing me to reconnnect with lots of other friends who have put their stamp on my life.

... Music.

... And The Hush Sound.

... And iPods.

... My mom's cooking.

... And her barbecue sandwiches.

... Naps.

... Funny, family-friendly films ... Specifically "The Incredibles" and "Elf."

... The defending national champion Kansas Jayhawks.

... Parents who have always loved us, supported us, listened to us and welcomed us no matter the circumstances.

... Babies R Us. A mecca for all things baby-related.

... Boston Market.

... The trap that finally caught the mouse lurking around our garage.

... Owning a house we can come back to.

And a couple good reads to put it all in perspective ...
a Count Those Blessings
a Blessings Of the Moment

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