Grateful.

I am so overwhelmed by all the blessings that I have. I don't even know where to begin. First off, I am so grateful for the opportunity to be a Mommy, I have such an angel child. Brayden is the light of my life and has taught me so much, I love him more than words can explain. My mom always told me, "When you have your own children, you will understand." And now I do, that deep love that you cannot describe. He melts my heart everyday, and makes me tear up just thinking of how precious he is to me. My Brayden boy...
So thankful for my family, a loving supportive husband that means the world to me. I am grateful for his constant efforts to give our family all of the needs and comforts that we enjoy. He is such a great daddy and a good husband. Love you with all my heart!

Wonderful parents that have taught us so well, they are all tremendous examples and a blessing beyond measure. Thank you for being who you are.

Sometimes I wonder why am I so blessed? I feel that I have so so much. I recognize and acknowledge ALL that I have and I am extremely grateful.

Today I was thinking of Thanksgiving, the big dinner, pies, and family. And my thoughts went back to my wonderful Granny and Pop-Pop. What a wonderful time thanksgiving was. They are always in my thoughts, but this holiday season I am so emotional about how much they gave, how much I love and miss them! I was polishing my Granny's beautiful dining table that I was so lucky to inherit, and it hit me all the dinners that we gathered around this table and shared laughter, traditional family toasts and phenomenal food. My Pop-pop always joking and carving the perfect turkey Granny slaved over, or slapping another giant heap of mashed potatoes on your plate when you think that you were going to BURST! I always remember him saying,"Now, we have a lot of time to eat, so sit down, enjoy and take your time, no one is leaving for a long time." And my Granny would be on the other end of the table saying, "Bob, just let them eat what they want."

The table was always set with such flare, beautiful in everyway...Granny cooked like a gourmet chief, looked like a bombshell while doing it, basting the turkey in the oven yes, in heels :) setting out appetizers making sure everything was perfect. And I do have to laugh because I always will remember the "boxed" wine by the kitchen sink....it is a precious, fun memory to me and reminds me of what grand people they were. They loved to have a good time. I love them with all my heart and miss them, but I know that my Gran will be cooking another wonderful dinner for my pop-pop and that they are so happy together.

Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving Everyone. Be grateful.