OnE oF mY fAvOriTe BuT mOsT dReAdEd HoLiDaYs
As I've gotten older Thanksgiving has become one of my favorite holidays. I love getting together with extended family, family I don't see very often. I love having conversations with loved ones, and listening to the kids play together. The aroma of turkey and pumpkin pie feels the air, creating a homey feeling. It's the last Howrah of Fall, and the beginning of the Christmas season. I've been focusing more on the meaning of Thanksgiving this year than I have ever before. I've thought about the pilgrims and the Indian's, Squanto and his generosity. In the past I felt that the meaning of Thanksgiving w

GrAtiTuDe JoUrNaLs
Wow, talk about a lot of dust on my scrapbook bag!! I pulled it out from our storage on Sunday in order to make Gratitude Journals. I got this idea from another blog mom. She told me the idea of the Gratitude Journal is to keep track of people (not things) you are thankful for, their specific acts of kindness toward you and how you expressed your gratitude to them for their blessing you. I thought this was a really good idea. I want my kids to always be grateful for all that others do for them, and be able to express that appreciation. It's not always about 'things.' Here's how their journals turned out:

TrUtHfUL tUeSdAyS
Elizabeth @ Confessions From A Working Mom is hilarious! I love her blog. Being a full time working mom is hard. Been there, and done that! She hosts Truthful Tuesdays. Check out her blog, link up, and join in on the fun!How early is too early to decorate for Christmas?The last Wednesday of November is too early. OK, OK, so if you want

TwiTtEr & BLoG fRoG
I have a community through The BlogFrog and I'm excited to get it up and going! I have a lot of hot topics I'd like to discuss, and would love to get every one's opinions/feedback! I seem to stalk C Jane's community waaaay too much so I need to grow up and become my own! :) In an effort to be good at this community thing I re-opened my Twitter account. I used it back in the dark ages and removed all the cobwebs today. It gives me the chance to stay in touch with my friends, blog friends, and family. Follow me on Twitter-and join my community! Just click the following links:My Twitte

WhAt I'm ThAnKfUL fOr ~ABC StYLe~
Thanks Jenna @ Daily Loves And Laughs for this cute idea! Avacodos -On any sandwich please!Beds -Comfy, even though dust mites live in them. ;) Coffee -Yes, I'm an addict.Dads -Including my own, and my husband. Elephants -My favorite animal.Freedom -Can't imagine not having it.Good Food -My taste buds can tell!Hats -Great for days I don't shower!Ice -Makes drinking soda so much more