Be Thankful

It's so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.  We all have areas in our life that are not perfect, but we are all abundantly blessed.  Sometimes it's nice to sit back and reflect, which is why I love Thanksgiving.    Time to give thanks!

I'm thankful for the health and huge smiles on the faces of these four little turkeys.

I''m thankful for Uncle Dan and Aunt Ruth being able to make the drive from Oklahoma to spend the day with us.

I'm thankful for Meme being able to come over for lunch, see her sister, and visit with her great grandkids.

I'm thankful that these kids get along more often than not these days--a huge blessing!

When Jared and I used to talk about our hypothetical family, we always envisioned three kids, with at least one boy and one girl.  In our wildest dreams, though, we never imagined being the parents to three kids as amazing as Jackson, Lila and Cami.  They are all so unique and special.  

I'm thankful that Meme got to give these girls big hugs and be entertained by Cami's Turkey songs:)

I'm thankful for an active family that knows how to have a good time.  Football after lunch is Jackson's favorite part of Thanksgiving!

I'm thankful that his little sister can run like the wind and score a touchdown on him!  Go Lila!

Jared (and I ) are thankful for his sweet mama, and I'm grateful that she raised such an amazing man.  Well done, Mama Hays!

Maddie and I are thankful for nice aunts and uncles.

Lila and Jackson are thankful for supportive grandparents, like Poppi, who come to all of their games!  Soccer, football, softball, baseball, basketball--he's one of their biggest fans.

We are all thankful that he was born on 11/24 and that we get to celebrate on Thanksgiving sometimes!  Thanksgiving meal AND chocolate cake?  Now that's a big day! 
Happy Birthday, Poppi!

I'm also thankful for good friends.  The day after Thanksgiving, we went to the Pointer's house for Friendsgiving.  So awesome!  The big kids...

medium kids...

and little kids all had a blast!

2017--a year to be full of gratitude and happiness.  We are thankful!