Happy Thanksgiving! Today was a first for a lot of things - The first Thanksgiving that Ryan and I were in the same geographical location, our first Thanksgiving as a married couple, our first Thanksgiving with a baby on the way (yum food!), and my first Thanksgiving away from home. Oh yeah...and my first Thanksgiving cooking - YIKES! Just kidding, considering all of the firsts, the day was AMAZING!
We spent our Thanksgiving with our family away from family - our Army friends! We had 3 other couples/families come to our house and enjoy food, games, and just good fun. One of the families had 2 precious children that Ryan loved playing with. Just further proof that he is going to be an amazing daddy soon (71 days and counting)!
Our Thanksgiving was somewhat potluck. Myself and the other ladies of the families sketched out a list of all our favorite foods and then we split up the dishes. We each made 4-6 things and brought them all together for one spectacular feast! Ryan and I were in charge of the ham (the man's job, apparently), green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, gravy, and rolls! Now, for those that know me, this would normally be an impossible task for me. However, my domestication has significantly improved over the last 7-8 months and I actually pulled it all off! :) Everyone's food was great! Yay for the cooks!
Of course Thanksgiving is more than just good company, good food, and fun games... Ryan and I have so much to be thankful for!
1. We are thankful for each other and the wonderful life we have created together.
2. We are thankful for the opportunity to be parents to our sweet little boy on the way. He has already proven to be such a blessing in our lives.
3. Our families. We are scattered all across the US! We are very thankful for both of our families and the love and support they offer us. We wish we could have been with everyone this year!
4. We are thankful for our friends. Being so far away from family can be hard, but having great friends makes it so much easier. They are our family away from family!
5. We are thankful for the small and simple things in life - and basically this includes everything else. Yes, the list could go on forever! :)
Just because Thanksgiving is over does not mean that you stop being grateful. Count your blessings every day!!
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