We're Back...

And had a lovely time, of course. I really love my family and it is so much fun when we can get away and just have a good time together. My kids were so funny and so sweet and fun with each other. It was great to watch and listen to them interacting and having a great time together.
We had a wonderful Thanksgiving and a great dinner and lots of fun at my sister-in-law's. Good food and lots of laughter. I have much to be thankful for this year, as always.

I have an amazing husband who works really hard to make sure that I can be at home with my kiddos and still have most everything my heart desires. He protects me and takes care of me and puts up with me. He makes me laugh hysterically even after 20 years of listening to his jokes. He makes me feel beautiful and special all the time, every moment of every day. I love him more than I could ever put into words.

I have four wonderful kiddos who bring joy and light into my life. They are so much fun and I just can't get enough of them. I am extremely proud of all four of them and so thankful that they were given to me to care for.

I have a wonderful mom. She is the greatest grandma ever and really a good friend to me.

I have a brother who is funny and witty and would do anything for me or my family.

I have great in-laws. My MIL drives me really batty a lot of the time, but I know that in her way, she loves us so much. And my father-in-law, who last night told me he was going out of town next week, but he had made sure to schedule his flight back so that he could be here for the kid's Christmas program on Friday. My sister-in-law who is truly a gem. She is always ready to help out and always available to listen and she forgives my frequent memory loss. My nieces and nephews and brother-in-law are all pretty special as well.

I have good friends and a beautiful goddaughter.

So much in my life to be thankful for. So many blessings. My heart is full.