Naturally Optimistic

Ahhh, Thanksgiving. Another feast is under my belt. Literally & figuratlively. What a beautiful day to drive to Austin. 60 degrees outside & sunshine. Wonderful driving conditions. Traffic was okay. But the best - seeing the kiddos play with Grandma & Grandpa. Seeing Dahlia put on her "shows" for all of us (Great-Grandma too!). Eating such deliciousness. Drinking a glass of wine. And watching the Zip-ee-dee-doo-dah singalong video. I must say it's pretty darn nice. Happy Thanksgiving all! I hope you are all having a wonderful day filled with many blessings!

After a Thanksgiving feast last night of all the classics, I think I am still full. Egads. We had a great time at my Mother-in-laws - Steve's whole family (minus sister Laura) was there! Dahlia & Anders had a ridiculously good time playing together. I swear those two have the same silly sense of humor. We stayed up WAY too late but Dahlia slept til almost 9am this morning, so that was cool. Today Anders (& his parents) visited & we played & played. First with the toys, then we got out the parachute (and the cackling laughter of 2 2-year-olds began) THEN we suited up & went outside to play in the snow. They had a blast. There were tears when Anders had to leave - from both of them. Tonight we're going to eat (again!) pizza & tour Bentleyville (the amazing lighting display at Bayfront). It is BEYOND COOL. I am a sucker for things like pretty lights and THIS is AMAZING. It's free (for one); they give you FREE hot chocolate & cookies, free popcorn ...

I have been eating solidly for 3 days straight. It's great. I do not seem to get full. Well, and if I DO get full, within 30-45 minutes I'm ready for more! Turkey, mashed potatoes, veggies, sweet potatoes, rolls, pie, leftovers, pizza, popcorn, more leftovers, ham, cheesy potatoes, green bean casserole, salads, more pie, more leftovers - I'm in heaven! And very thankful for no gestational diabetes (at least not yet!)

So many things to be thankful for... A few.... my healthy & happy family my beautiful, smart, funny daughter a healthy (& easy) pregnancy so far friends near & far (IRL & online) our house, our jobs, the food on our table being inspired & wanting to create Have a great Thanksgiving everyone!

To everyone! Have a wonderful & safe holiday!

For Steve. For Family. For Friends. For Health. For Happiness. For Creativity. For Love. For so many things... I am thankful. HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!

Just returned from our Thanksgiving get away to glorious Austin! We had fun - visited family members, ate until we couldn't see straight, enjoyed a few cocktails, saw my Grandma R. and TONS of family which was really really wonderful, went for walks, saw the new James Bond movie, ate Mexican food, played games and I even went through some mystery boxes that were still at parents' house (oh my - more to do...). I'm tired though and this darkness creeping in thing...at 4pm? is getting sickening already. Oh well, in less than a week I'll be in Florida and in less than a month the days will be getting longer!

My new husband My family My friends My health My kitties My home So many many more....that's just scratching the surface.

Heh...this is so me! Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Thanksgiving Horoscope for Virgo You're the sign most likely to bake up elaborate dishes and make beautiful centerpieces. Your signature dish: Turkey, cooked to perfection Your signature dessert: A pumpkin tiramisu that you thought up This holiday: Resist the urge to clean up - unless you're hosting Thanksgiving at your own place! What's Your Thanksgiving Horoscope?