Monkeys and Meerkats

We've been talking to Aubrie a lot about Thanksgiving and what it means to be thankful.  So every day we try to talk about what we are thankful for.  I started with telling her how I'm thankful for the sun and the grass because I like to play outside.  Dad said he's thankful for friends.  Aubrie came with "Hmm.  I'm thankful for monkeys!"  Oh yeah?  What else are you thankful for? "Uh, hmmm.  Meerkats."  Of course!  Monkeys and Meerkats!  :)

We are very conscious that these are the best days.  We know that right now we are the coolest we will ever be in their eyes.  For example, tonight we were having a jam session with play instruments and I got to be the LEAD drummer.  In a couple of years, I will never get to be the lead drummer.  Today Adam got a hug and a kiss just because.  Our children WANT to hang out with us.  We are aware that in a couple of years, we will be the stupidest and lamest parents ever!  So we are milking it and loving it right now.

cuddle time after nap time

We had a busy day of errands today.  The holiday season is approaching and we aren't ready.  The girls both started running a low grade fever so they won't be going in the church nursery tomorrow.  If their fevers get any higher, they won't even be going to church tomorrow.  I have to go because I'm playing in the bell choir.  Hopefully this will all go away because we will be headed up to Indiana on Tuesday for Thanksgiving.

I just love Thanksgiving.  Partially because I love to cook, but mostly because you are with family and sharing traditions passed down from family member from long ago.  In the kitchen, women are using recipes their grandmother's used and even recipes that have been in families for a long time.  For me, my mom's 60 minute rolls and her pea salad are two of my favorites that make it feel like Thanksgiving.  I would like to know what your special dish is!  Please send me a message on facebook or through email with your favorite recipe, perhaps a picture, and a little note about it.  I would love to share it with everybody!  (So yes, Aunt Brenda, I would love Granny's recipe!!)  I hope to hear from a few of you!!

Love to all!!
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