Busy...and Thankful. (plus a bragging moment or two!)

I don't think I mentioned to anyone but Karin that FE won the art contest at his school a couple of weeks ago. He worked really hard and it was awesome for him to win. The prize was money to spend at the book fair which is the perfect prize for him!

And...last week was the annual Turkey Trot at our school. FE, after a break from tradition last year , came in 4th again, BUT SB?? She ran her heart out and placed 3rd among the 7th grade girls! Next year the Princess gets to run as well! That will be fun!

This week is fun, but busy. Tonight is the teenager's football banquet, if he makes it back from his job interview on time. He's interviewing for a large company with many stores, but they only interview in Tempe, about a 40 minute drive in good traffic. I'm a nervous wreck about him driving out there and back during rush hour, and we let him take Mark's car because his, while good for tooling around town, needs to last a while and driving that far on the freeway may not be the best way to keep it running well right now!lol!
Tomorrow the kids are home and we'll be cleaning house and doing some crafty things to get ready for Thursday, as well as heading to my friend's house for her annual turkey butcher party. I stay away from the butcher part, but enjoy the party part!
Thursday is dinner, football, a movie and scouring the ads for my favorite shopping day of the year! And Friday my in-laws will be coming for dinner and a movie since we'll miss them on Thanksgiving.

I am thankful for so much this year. God is truly awesome.

My husband, who takes care of me and loves me no matter how moody I am.

The teenager, who really makes me laugh like no one can, and has a heart of gold.

SB, my darling, gorgeous, amazing girl. She's the sweetest person I've ever known, bar none.

FE, who turns my hair gray, but also fills my heart with joy and pride with his charming, quirky personality.

The princess, my toothless wonder, who loves everyone in the most exuberant fashion, but her mommy most of all.

Lilly Vanilly, the barkless wonder dog who makes me crazy, but also makes my heart happy.

My mom, who helps me with the logistics involved in getting everyone where they need to be on time.

My brother, the stand-up comedian, without whom many events in my life would not have been as funny! And who cheers my kids on as if they were his own.

My in-laws, who are supportive and encouraging, and try really hard.

My sister-in-law, who always offers to help.

My best friend, who giggles with me until we get told to be "absolutely" quiet, and makes me feel like I'm in grade school again. (and her husband who figures out a way to make me sound good even when I pick boy songs and helps my kids design a headstone for their precious dog).

My other good friend, who shares in the giggling fits quite often.

My goddaughter, who makes me smile.

My girlfriends and our monthly dates. What happens at dinner stays at dinner.

My kids' schools and wonderful amazing teachers.

And so much I'm sure I'm forgetting. We are truly and wondrously blessed.

Count your blessings and have a joyful holiday with your family.

Happy Thanksgiving.