Tradition.....

begins the day after Thanksgiving....with much anticipation~

Home Depot, Lowes and random other white and stripped tents can be seen with large trailer trucks sitting beside them that carry thousands of Christmas Trees.....

and since we had a best luck with our tree last year and not to mention a coupon for Lowes, we headed off to Lowes Friday to pick out our favorite tree of the year....

Drew was a dear to watch Chanelly and I walk back and forth at the 9-10' Fraser Fir Christmas trees and then asking him " Drew can you pick this one up and stomp it on the ground a few times and turn it so we could see if this one is a good one" and so he did patiently....and we we're quiet surprised that we picked out the perfect trees in no time, which made Drew very happy.....so in the back of the truck they went to a new homes ~

more sweet things in my life~

i realize now

and shall accept what i new along would be... I am happy and no~one shall change that



Our day was fabulous.....and photos shall come later~

all of our preparations organizing things just right and smelling the richness of "all" of our dishes as they all came together, bringing items needed from one house to another for our family gathering of a pure wonderful family dinner....time seemed to tick right along as our tummy's rumbled with hunger.....laughing, chatting, football on tv and hearing little baby veda's voice from time to time...and of course the dogs "gigi and biggs" were amongst us all running through the house with biggs ending up on Chanelly's roof and poor Chanelly screaming at the top of her lungs for help.....



then the time came and it seemed that all went silent for a moment as the plates were overflowing with turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce and stuffing....and by the time we all had of our tummy's full from our sumptuous feast....the sun was setting and we all took in what actually was a perfect day with family~



I took it all in as I watched my daughter soon to be a mommy carry baby veda around and watching her motherly instincts, she glowed with a mommy to be glow, her home was full of love, and hard work love from her "Dad" who worked all the way up to family arriving to make sure everything was just right even right down to running to walmart for more mulch for that finishing touch.....love, is a huge word that takes "some" a long time to realize ~



"Love"~ I have it and feel it and it will stay with me and i shall not keep it all to myself but spread it with those who surround me ~



Yes...sweet things in my life ~ always and forever

I give thanks on this special~ Thanksgiving Day

I awake this morning at 5...my mind going in circles and excited for the day ahead for me and my family

It's going to be a glorious day, I see it and feel it

I already have my spiced cider candles burning, my first cup of fresh coffee and here I sit thinking of all that I have to be thankful for......



Since this is my little corner of the world that I can express my thoughts and anything else i want to write about....i am bursting at the seams of pure excitement.....I am going to be a grandma or granny or mimi or what ever little word that shall escape from my little when she arrives in the world.....YES, I said it ~I have a granddaughter coming.....



The ultrasound was clear, of course after the second time around, because this little one just wanted us to sit and watch at the edge of our seats till "she" was ready to show us who she really was.......

Absolutely pure overwhelming happiness is flowing throughout my body and soul.....oh and the little silver ballet slippers that I just had to buy about a month ago(i just had too, was taking a chance)....are going to look too cute on those little feet of hers !!!!!



Now my day shall begin....need to start peeling some potatoes, baking some cinnamon bread, make alittle something for breakfast...leaving room of course for our feast with all of our family ~

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone~enjoy the moment.....



sweet things in my life ~