I am so thankful...

When Matt and I got married in 2008, we decided that we would form a tradition of always doing Thanksgiving at our house. We don't have very much room, but we have always had plenty of food and fun. This year my uncle, aunt, and favorite cousin Jess came so it was extra special. Before they came, Jess told me that this is what she wants to do every year from now on, so to "throw a little sparkle on it" so her parents wouldn't even dream of not coming back. I think we accomplished that goal! Finn was precious, the food was oh so delicious, and the company was wonderful if I do say so myself!

I love Thanksgiving because it reminds me of what I'm thankful for. I have many many blessings in my life, but the greatest is that God hasn't always given me what I've asked for. When I was in my early 20's, I asked Him for a husband....He said "not yet" and Matt has been the best thing I've ever had to wait for. When I wanted a baby, I didn't get one right away. And even though the heartache was real, I wouldn't have it any other way. Matt always says "the sweet ain't as sweet without the sour" and it is so true. I am thankful that God knows exactly what I need and when I need it.

Here are some pictures of the family time and a few of the gluttony.

Look at this cute outfit Aunt Tiffany got me!

 Granny preparing her specialties (the gravy and the dressing)

And we weren't even drinking..... 

Does this look kinda scary to anyone else?

 I think it is safe to say that Lola was very jealous of the little hairless dog her 

mother kept holding and loving. 

 Maybe Dody and Granny are shopping online for my Christmas present.

Maybe they're just looking at Facebook....

 I mean, we had NOTHING to eat. 

 Dody's mini apple pies...IN an apple! Genius! 

What? You don't let your dog sit at the table? 

And now some "Finn pics". Can you believe nobody wanted to hold him??? It was so rude! 

Everyone was pretty exhausted after all the eating.

Including my mom and Myrtle!

Yep, I'm a pretty lucky gal. I've got more than a lot of people in this world. A safe country to live in, shoes on my feet, and a warm bed at night. I am so thankful....