Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Birthday!

I had an incredible week. Preparing for Thanksgiving was easier having a few days off. We were honored to have the Kemp family join us for Thanksgiving dinner. Bryan, Missy, and their fun brood entertained Austin the whole day. It was so fun to eat, sit around and get to know our new friends better. The Russell's stopped by for a while from Charlotte. It is always nice to catch up with old friends too. Terry came over for dinner and the guys finished watching the Dallas Cowboys win...it is always better in our house if that happens! LOL!
After the game we headed to Birmingham to see another side of our family. We went to my Dad and Stepmom's. The girls got up early and headed shopping to see if we could catch some deals. Not too bad of a crowd and we each seemed to find some bargains. We made it back and the boys tossed around the football getting ready for the big game. For the Iron Bowl, we headed to see my sister and her family. We were able to stay a while after the football game, enjoy a bonfire, and play our own game, Apples to Apples (very fun)! We went back to my Dad's for the evening to enjoy dessert, which included my cookie cake...YUMMY. My family knows what I like.
I am so blessed with a wonderful family and great group of friends. I am truly thankful for them all:)

It has been a great few weeks...celebrating Heath's birthday, our 17th wedding anniversary and winding down to our Thanksgiving break. This past week was fun at school with the kiddies...making scarecrows, pilgrims, and other activities.

I am excited about the coming week to enjoy our family and friends. So often it seems that we lose sight of what really matters. May everyone enjoy this Thanksgiving and be thankful for whoever is around you, not necessary what things may fill your life.