I know I’ve said it before, but Thanksgiving is hands down my most favorite holiday of the year.
Maybe it’s because it’s the only major Fall holiday — and you all know how much I love the Fall. Or maybe it’s because (in my opinion) it’s one of the LEAST consumerist holidays (not including the Black Friday craziness.)
It could also be because the Thanksgiving hymns are some of my favorite — especially when we have a full brass group playing along with the organ at church. Or… maybe it’s because a really delicious Thanksgiving dinner with a huge variety of side dishes and multiple desserts is at the top of my favorite things list 🙂
Whatever the case, Thanksgiving remains my favorite holiday of the year, and I don’t see that changing anytime soon.
Oh, and one more reason to love Thanksgiving… we brought Nora home from the hospital on Thanksgiving Day!
I realize there are hard days, weeks, months, and even years — but if we really stop and think, we all have so much to be thankful for. Some years it’s easier to be thankful, but there is always SOMETHING to be thankful for.
Right?
I’ll be away from my blog for the rest of the week, enjoying time with family and friends; but I’ll see you all back here on Monday!
Oh, and in case you’re wondering, I won’t be shopping on Friday 🙂
Jessica says
thank you for the wishes and happy thanksgiving to you too… did your cutie make a turkey art there.. that is so cute
Andrea says
Thanks Jessica… and yes, Nora made the turkey (with help cutting from mom!)
Leanne says
I hope your thanksgiving is very blessed! thank you for putting out such great material that helps us mamas and homemakers to stay the course with down-to-earth living and reasonable expectations! your blog and stories are among my VERY favorites!!
have a wonderful holiday!
Leanne in Indiana
Andrea says
wow — Thanks so much Leanne! “down-to-earth living and reasonable expectations” are what I’m going for, so I’m glad that’s what you’re gleaning from my words as well 🙂
leslie says
Dear Andrea,
Wishing you and your sweet family a blessed Thanksgiving! Thank you, not only for sharing so many helpful and great ideas in your blog, but also, for sharing so much of yourself!!
Enjoy your time away!
Andrea says
Thanks Leslie!
JoAnn C. says
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
Jenny C. says
Happy Thanksgiving, Andrea. I’m thankful for you & your awesome blog! By the way, Nora & her turkey picture are the best Thanksgiving art I’ve seen so far 😉 Enjoy your mini- break. Blessings to you & yours, Jenny
Andrea says
haha — thanks Jenny! I’ll let Nora know you like her artwork (she says it wasn’t good because the Turkey doesn’t have a mouth). Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
Nancy says
Thank you for this reminder.
Siobhan says
Happy Thanksgiving 🙂
Paulette says
Happy Thanksgiving, Andrea! Hope you and your family have an amazing holiday weekend!
You’re such an inspiration!
Andrea says
Thanks Paulette! Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
Deni says
Wishing you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving, I’m thankful for you!!!