Thankful the remainder of November

Day 25...
101. a warm cozy place in the mountains to retreat to.
102. weekends with family and friends
103. watching Josie learn new things
104. I don't participate in the craziness called BLACK Friday

Day 26...
105. to see where Tyler and Andrew are residing this winter
106. Thanksgiving leftovers

Day 27
107. a safe drive home
108. a Bronco WIN!!!
109. Josie rash getting better

Day 28
110. so glad we came on Sunday rather than today {Monday}
111. naps to recover from a holiday weekend

Day 29
112. my mom, making time in her schedule to watch Josie

Day 30
113. :)
114. afternoon nap, for me!

It's was an awesome month of things to be thankful for, and all year.  Too many things to write down, but I covered the blessings in my life that are most important.  Happy Holidays!

Happy Thanksgiving

It's finally here, my favorite holiday! 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The traditions we have as a family for this day/weekend are the reason I love it so much.  We've done nearly the exact same thing my entire life and I wouldn't have it any other way.  It's filled with family, friends and food in my favorite place, Aspen.

We are so blessed and I'm thankful for more things than I could even attempt to write down in a month.  I wish for you all a wonderful day, a full belly and time spent with friends and family. 

Thankful 22 and 23

Day 22...
91. for our wonderful family Doctor
92. A day without vomit
93. crossing everything off my "To Do" list

Day 23
94. a wonderful early morning coffee date
95. being introduced to an incredible family 12 years ago and they are still a huge part of our life
96. everyone arriving safely to Aspen
97. driving with Grammy to help entertain Josie
98. a wonderful sister-in-law that we get to spend Christmas with
99. my brother, he's the best brother a sister could wish for
100. morning snuggles in bed with Josie

All bundled up...

...and ready for Thanksgiving in Aspen!

Kitchen cupboards

Who needs toys when you discover you can open kitchen cupboards and drawers?!  JACKPOT!  At first she took a couple pans out, then it was everything, lids and place mats. Thankfully in our kitchen at home, she can't open the cabinets. I have purchased a few baby proofing tools for Thanksgiving, when we're back in Aspen.  She's is going to be sadly disappointed when all of the cupboards don't open. 

Just testing the waters with one pot

The next morning...a few sauce pans

scoping things out

...and welcome the lids to the party

bringin' the big guns out {this pan seriously weights more than Josie}

Just talking to the baby in the lid

Meal Planning Monday

It's the week of my FAVORITE holiday and we'll be sourrounded by good food.  So excited!

Monday: Grilled sausages, sauteed peppers and onions and couscous
Tuesday: Shrimp toasts
Wednesday: Absolutely no idea...we'll be in Aspen.
Thursday: Thanksgiving...turkey, stuffing, scallion mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, gravy {my specialty}, sweet potato bake {compliments of family friend Laura}, raspberry jello salad {sounds ghetto, but delicious!}crusty braided white bread, pumpkin pie and derby pie
Friday: New Mexico Style Enchiladas, I'll have to post about this at a later date, they're like nothing you've ever had before!
Saturday: Chicken Pot Pie
Sunday: Hot browns, leftovers?!

Thankful 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21

better late than never...

Day 17...
71. a happy, healthy, good napper/sleeper, eats well, and on a schedule toddler
72. an evening with at my sister/brother in law's
73. a husband that has an insane natural alarm clock. my body doesn't work like that

Day 18...
74. half days
75. gorgeous sunny 60 degree days in November
76. friends in town for not good reasons, but a good reason because we got to enjoy a dinner together
77. pictures capturing our life and memories

Day 19...
78. amazing in-laws!!!!
79. plans that fall through, it happens for a reason
80. quality time with my sister, priceless
81. delicious spaghetti dinner made by hubby
82. a trip to the store that returns home with only items on the list

Day 20...
83. a washing machine that cleans clothes, sheets and bumpers covered in vomit
84. a baby girl who is feeling better
85. coming home to an awesome dinner
86. Stella & Dot

Day 21...
87. a huge "to do" list that is being check off
88. again, for a washing machine and soap and things that make things not smell like vomit
89. amazing friends
90. a phone so I can stay in touch with all my out of towners