Thanksgiving Dinner

Thanksgiving dinner is just the best isn't it? I love talking with different people about their traditions and the dishes they have at certain holidays. This year, I have been doing Weight Watchers for about 5 weeks so I knew that Thanksgiving would be a challenge but what I love about Weight Watchers is it's flexibility. I had everything I wanted today and it was all "allowed". It is simply a matter of portion control. My mom made a delicious ham and chicken and dumplings (which I had after I took this picture) and I made two side vegetable dishes that were a hit as well. Roasted butternut squash with sage and orange zest and roasted green beans with garlic and basil. They were both full of flavor and just down right healthy. It was a nice break from the heavy casseroles that we typically have. I ate a small piece of pumpkin pie totally guilt free. To date I have lost 15 pounds. Tomorrow is my weigh in day so I'll keep you posted on how it goes. I want to lose 20 before New Years so I'll keep you posted on that as well.

This year we missed spending time with Sidney, he was sick, and Eric and Lisa who were with other family members. Sidney's girlfriend Danielle came over for a bit with her daughter Naomi. It was great having all the kids there playing and making all kinds of noise! I can't wait for Christmas! It's right around the corner now!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Love ya!

I Am Thankful

Last year I wrote a post on what I was thankful for...I wanted to do it again this Thanksgiving but when I read over last years it still seemed so appropriate. So, I simply added a few additional thoughts...

I am thankful for the blood of Jesus that was shed for my salvation.
I am thankful for the most wonderful man that came into my life 9 1/2 years ago who has never given me any reason to stop laughing.
I am also thankful that that same wonderful man is quick to forgive and loves me no matter how I act or what I look like.
I am thankful for two beautiful, healthy, loving children who also love each and adore each other.
I am thankful for parents who love me unconditionally and taught me the meaning of God's love through their example.
I am thankful for two brothers who offer two sides to lean on depending on my mood at the time.
I am thankful for in laws who love me and for the laughter they bring.
I am thankful for friends who bring out the best in me and want to see me succeed.
I am thankful for my career in banking and the wisdom that our leaders bring.
I am thankful for coworkers who allow me to look forward to working an eight hour day.
I am thankful that I walk in favor...of the Lord and of men.
I am thankful to still be living in a free country.
I am thankful for past relationships that have honed me into the person I am today.
I am thankful for a loving church family who is happy to see me when I walk through the door and genuinely miss me when I can't be there.

I am thankful...I am loved....I am happy.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving Day

Some snapshots of Thanksgiving at my parents house.

Maybe Makenna is going hunting???


Piano time with "pa paw"

My plate of deliciousness. Yummy!


The chef's. Mom made her traditional Turkey Casserole and Daddy made a wonderful ham.

Pa-paw, mine tastes really good. Let me see how good yours tastes.

My brother and his wife. (My other brother was behind a camera so unfortunately there was not a picture taken of him.)


Makenna...cheesing it up while eating an orange.

Family picture.
Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

I Am Thankful

I am thankful for the blood of Jesus that was shed for my salvation.
I am thankful for the most wonderful man that came into my life 8 1/2 years ago who has never given me any reason to stop laughing.
I am thankful for two beautiful, healthy, loving children who also love each and adore each other.
I am thankful for parents who love me unconditionally and taught me the meaning of God's love through their example.
I am thankful for two brothers who offer two sides to lean on depending on my mood at the time.
I am thankful for in laws who love me and for the laughter they bring.
I am thankful for friends who bring out the best in me and want to see me succeed.
I am thankful for my career in banking and the wisdom that our leaders bring.
I am thankful to still be living in a free country.
I am thankful for past relationships that have honed me into the person I am today.
I am thankful for a loving church family who is happy to see me when I walk through the door.

I am thankful...I am loved....I am happy.

Happy Thanksgiving!