The Things I'm Thankful For

I know I'm a day late, but thankfulness is something we should have all year, right? So here is a quick list of the things that I am thankful for. I'm sure I will forget something, as I have been very blessed.

- These guys. Not the best picture, but I figured since they are eating their Thanksgiving meal, it was most appropriate. Even though they both annoy me, for very different reasons, I can't imagine what I would do without either of them.

- My family. Aren't they cute? Everyone is better looking at Disney World. Even though we live 578 miles apart (according to Google Maps) I know I can always count on them for anything. And GiGi (that's my grandma, to those of you unschooled in toddler-to-adult nicknames) too of course, but I don't have a good picture of her.

- My friends. From the ones I've known since I was 10 (that'd be you Angie, if you ever read this) to my awesome IWU/AOII girls to the friends I can call family through that guy I married to Florida church friends who may have scattered to the four winds but still come together to the recent ones I've met through being a mom, I'm thankful for each and every one of you. Your picture may not be there, but know I love you and appreciate what you bring to my life.

- Entertainment in general. I'm a fan of it in all kinds and while the picture above is just books, trust me, I'm not above TV and movies and games, etc. Its always nice to find something fun in a piece of "entertainement fluff" that sparks thoughts or conversations or whatever it might be.

- That I have a place to live, a car that works (for the most part), and all the basic necessities of life. The last few years have been tough on a lot of people, us included, but I can't complain. Ok, let me say I shouldn't complain. My son is taken care of and I'm not suffering, which so many people in our world are. God has definitely blessed me.

- That I live in a country where I can say, believe, worship, and trust in the style I want. That I can vote, wear pants, change my haircolor, and walk next to my husband when we're out in public. People might think America is going down the tubes, and there are things I am unhappy with, but when you compare it to a lot of places, we really have it good. I'm so thankful for my many blessings, for God's love, and for grace. Where would I be without it?

Another Day, Another Disney

I'm attempting to get back on the blogging bandwagon. I reuploaded my pictures again, although I had a weird issue with my camera's software suite, but I'll make due for now. Anyway, Quinn and I had the pleasure of going to Disney today with Ross' cousin Pamela, her husband, and their daughter Audrey. We just went to the Magic Kingdom for a few hours, which was crazy crowded and hot. I don't think I've seen it that crowded in a long time. Anyway, even though we were only there for a few hours, we had a great time! We rode Dumbo and the People Mover and Winnie-the-Pooh and Goofy's Barnstormer. The park is decorated for Christmas, and although we didn't get to see the lights, it was still beautiful. I do love the Christmas season.

Here is Quinn and Audrey in front of the Christmas tree in Mickey's house. For a 4 and 2 year old, this is as good as it gets.
And here they are on the couch in Minnie's house with their lollies.

Even with the crowds and the heat, I am still very thankful to have a Disney season pass. It is a wonderful perk of living so close.

If its not one thing...

It's another. First Ross left my camera at his cousin's house on Halloween. Then we had yet another computer glitch, which at this time, is hopefully fixed. It always seems like my blogging gets interrupted. Oh well, I guess I'll keep it up while I can. I haven't moved my pictures back onto the computer, so I have nothing to share. Plus I haven't gotten my camera back yet. So there's that.

Not too much exciting is going on. Ross and I went to Food and Wine last weekend with our friends Elisa and Kevin, which was fun. My stomach illness reared its ugly head again on Monday, so I was out of it for a while. No fun there. Luckily Quinn and Ross didn't get anything. We are looking forward to the approaching holidays and I've even started Christmas shopping a little. Way to go me.

I guess that's it for now. Hopefully I'll get my picture situation sorted out so you can see Quinn smiling face again, which is the only important thing anyway.