23Nov
I am thankful for the home that we live in and for the lives that we will build here.
I am thankful for a job that makes me smile every day and for the middle schoolers who allow me to be part of their world for a little while.
I am thankful for a church that teaches about the power of prayer, the importance of family, and the strength of faith.
I am thankful for friendships that make me a better person.
I am thankful for the readers who come back here every day to journey with me, without judgment, expectations, or demands.
I am thankful for just enough money in the bank each month.
I am thankful for family who send funny emails, inappropriate texts, and who are worth everything we’ve been through to live close to them again.
I am thankful for an incredibly smart, energetic, innovative, and funny two-year-old son who reminds me every single day that life is just good.
I am thankful for the beautiful smiles, nighttime cuddles, and incredible happiness that my seven-month-old daughter brings into my life.
I am thankful for the person who kisses me every morning, says he loves me every night, and stands beside me every day.
I have a lot to be thankful for this year, but above all of those things, I think I am most thankful for the trials and tribulations in our lives because, through those experiences, I have learned to be thankful for everything else.
Wishing you and your family all the blessings of thankfulness,
Katie, Chris, Michael, and Gracie
1) Alaina: ok, so I LOVE that picture of all of you! And what a wonderful list, too. Happy thanksgiving! (11.23.2011 09:18am)
2) Nova Kristin: What a beautiful picture and beautiful sentiment! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! (11.23.2011 09:19am)
3) JenniferLO: Happy Thanksgiving! I love the pictures of you and your family! (11.23.2011 09:50am)
4) Jen @ Caved In: Hope you guys have a wonderful Thanksgiving! (11.23.2011 09:56am)
5) molly: Beautiful photos, Katie. You certainly have much to be thankful for! Have a blessed holiday. (11.23.2011 11:29am)
6) Hildegard: And I am grateful (among other things) that my daughter sent me the link to your blog over a year ago and that since that day, you and a cup of coffee are starting my day almost every morning. Thank you for being the person you are and Happy Thanksgiving to you and your whole family! (11.23.2011 12:28pm)
7) Claudia: Happy Thanksgiving to you all! Thanks for giving us a glimpse of your loving family every day. PS: You look gorgeous in that picture! (11.23.2011 01:07pm)
8) Rebecca @ The Reluctant Housewife: Happy Thanksgiving!!!! Hope you have a fabulous time with your family =) (11.23.2011 03:03pm)
9) Sarah@Crazy Love Gamble-Style: Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your beautiful family! I love lists of things that we are thankful for, I find it contagious in the best way! There is nothing better then a world filled with thankful people. (11.23.2011 04:02pm)
10) Tressa: You are beautiful Katie. Your thankful list is beautiful. Your family is beautiful. I'm thankful for you and your wisdom you share with all of your imaginary friends! You teach me so much by your posts. Happy Thanksgiving friend :-) (11.23.2011 05:25pm)
11) Jennifer: Happy Thanksgiving Katie! (11.23.2011 06:33pm)
12) Shelley: Happy Thanksgiving to you all!! (11.23.2011 06:48pm)
13) Tiffany: Hope you guys have a wo derail Thanksgiving!!!!! (11.23.2011 11:15pm)
14) jenny-bird: Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Thank you for sharing your insight into marriage and family with us. Much love to ya'll. (11.24.2011 08:36pm)
15) Ashley @ A Recipe for Sanity: You all are beautiful! Happy Thanksgiving, and thank YOU for all the inspiration, smiles, and laughs your blog brings into my life each week. (11.25.2011 12:40am)
16) Kat: I LOVE the photos :) And the thankfullness....that's so not a word....Happy Thanksgiving (yes, I am that far behind) (12.05.2011 10:05pm)
17) sarah: this was the most beautiful post! and that family pic is so pretty! (12.14.2011 06:46pm)