Give Thanks Day 20: 325/366

I am thankful the weather was nice enough to take the girls to the park. Abby has been begging to go and today was the perfect day since she only had a half day of school. We met some friends at the playground and the kids ran crazy for quite awhile.

Give Thanks Day 19: 324/366

I am thankful that Abby's parent teacher conference went well. I think she is doing well in school, but it is always nice to hear it from the teacher.

Give Thanks Day 18: 323/366

I am thankful that we have been able to experience so many things during this assignment. There are so many places to visit here on the East Coast and we have been lucky enough to experience several of them. Today we went to see the 85th Rockettes Christmas Spectacular in NYC at Radio City Music Hall. It was AMAZING!!! The precision of the dancers was unreal. I found myself searching for someone to make a mistake, but I never saw one. The costumes were beautiful and the building itself was gorgeous. The girls were mesmerized by the performance. They screamed when Santa appeared and couldn't take their eyes off the dancers. I am so glad we were able to experience this as a family!

Give Thanks Day 17: 322/366

I am thankful for mornings when the girls snuggle into bed with us. We didn't get up until 8:30! It was great!! Our day was busy with errands, working on the baby registry and taking Christmas photos topped off by dinner with friends. I love the bang bang shrimp at Bonefish Grill :)

Give Thanks Day 16: 321/366

I am thankful peppermint mochas :) Really, I am thankful for the little pick me ups in life. Nothing like wandering around Target, sipping on a coffee. Abby had a half day again so we got to spend some great time together, just us girls :)

Give Thanks Day 15: 320/366

I am thankful to have a husband that doesn't mind me going crazy over a photography class and who willingly poses any way I make him. This class is driving me nuts and subsequently, the rest of the house too! Hopefully it will pay off in the end :)



Abby had a half day of school so we used the afternoon to work on some photos :) and to go to the library.

Give Thanks Day 14: 319/366

I am thankful to be carrying a healthy baby boy. I had a doc appointment today and everything is looking good. We are over halfway done!!! Some days it feels like this pregnancy is dragging by and other days, I look at the calendar and realize how quickly the time has gone.

It is American Education week at school and I had the chance to observe Abby's classroom. It was great to see her interact with her teacher and friends. She loves to raise her hand, even if she doesn't know the answer. Abby and I worked on a reading assignment together and then it was time for me to leave. I  had so much fun and I'm pretty sure she did too :)

Give Thanks Day 13: 318/366

I am thankful that we are able to provide our children access to extracurricular activities. I know there are people out there that aren't able to do that for their kids for many reasons and I feel so blessed that we are able to do so. Especially when I see how much the girls love their dance classes. I think M was born to be a princess ballerina. She loves to dress up and dance around the house.

Give Thanks Day 12: 317/366

I am thankful that Abby has taken such an interest in reading. She really likes Junie B. Jones books and as always, she checked out two that she hasn't yet read on library day at school. I was a little worried about her and reading because she used to be easily frustrated when it came to a word she didn't know. But, she has really progressed this school year and I am so happy for her!



Scott had the day off from work and he was able to be in Mckenzie's classroom this morning. I'm not sure if Mckenzie was happier to have her Daddy in the class with her or to be the leader. She really, really likes to be the leader :)

Give Thanks Day 11: 316/366

I am thankful for our veterans, both those who have served us in the past and those currently serving us now. We are blessed to live in a country like we do and without the sacrifice of many, we wouldn't have that luxury.

It was a typical Sunday around here. Scott took the girls outside to play for awhile before settling in for football Sunday :)