Thanksgiving Day

I had a very quiet morning sleeping in to prepare for the night shift work, but then I joined Brian and Sarah as they went to her family's house to share in a Thanksgiving dinner.  Everyone was relaxed and welcoming.  We had a delicious meal prepared by her grandmother, mom and brother. :) I made a pumpkin pie to add to it, but when I counted, there were 10 people and 5 pies!!  We had plenty!!

So, after that, we had already planned to come back to my apartment and spend time with Dan and Jocelyn too.  They being night people... :)  Daniel, Jocelyn, Brian, Sarah, and I were able to hang out together until around 1:30 in the morning. 

The "girls".....my daughter-in-laws!!  Love them both!! :)

Momma with Brian and Sarah....yes, I am happy! :)

Dan and Jocelyn with me.....I love this pic :)

Now, I appreciate the sacrifice that was for Sarah and Brian....they both were exhausted!  And, even though Dan and Jocelyn appeared to be in a good and alert state......I am sure they were exhausted too! I am hoping that they all will go home and sleep for a couple days before they need to go back to work. :)  

I had such a great time just sitting, talking, and watching them interact too.  Not to mention, Brian and Daniel were able to help me understand this new tv's settings, and now I have abilities with the tv that I never knew I had! :)  hee hee  They are great kids!!

One more picture for the books! :)

This was taken with his ipad.....cool technology! :) 

This was the whole group hanging out around the coffee and tea in the kitchen!! :)  Daniel took many other pictures that I am sure will make it to facebook....LOL! Don't believe them! :)

Thanksgiving

Well, here I sit, after being canceled from my regularly schedule night to work due to low census, and I am wondering what to do with myself!!  sigh.....
I should be enjoying the quiet for a moment, tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day!....but, I feel kind of lost.
I really should be spending this time counting my blessings!!
God has definitely done so many things in my life that I would never get to sleep if I started truly counting those blessings! God has given me a home to live in, health for today, and a family to love.

It has been a joy to see the older boys grow up and become independent adults.  They have taught me many things over the last few years!! I enjoy watching them as they branch out into their own interests doing things that they are gifted in.  One of them just blessed his momma by treating her to a new tv and tv stand. (That might not mean much to you all, but it meant the world to me!)

I truly love having 3 children still at home that I get to train and watch as they grow into the special person each was meant to be!

I love the beauty of the earth that God has allowed me to see.  He paints the sky for me each evening, and tells me He loves me with the colors of the trees!  Simple pleasures, but so satisfying! To know that there is a God who loves me and cares for me is more than enough!
Well, I guess I will wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving, and then read a book, knit, practice the piano, take a bath, uh......I will figure something out! :)