Thanksgiving 2007

We are home and have set up the Christmas tree. The house is now ready for the Christmas season! We had a pleasant Thanksgiving; as is usually the case with my family! We arrived at my brother's home in Nebraska late Wednesday night. Everyone was awake and waiting for the hugs and kisses...everyone but little Ella Bella. We began the ritual of making lunch on Thanksgiving day - well...Eric did anyway. The food was fantastic as usual! We all ate way too much...which is the norm. While we were eating lunch, Ella was being just the cutest little thing...as is the usual. I shot a video of her during lunch. You have to watch the expressions on her face...simply priceless!

Lunch complete, we begin to search the ads for the perfect deal and prepare for the big shopping day to follow. Most of us went to bed early Thursday night as 4 AM usually comes around VERY early...

Up and at em! We headed out Friday for a day of shopping and girl fun. We had a blast! Mom, Rosemary, Angie, Danelle, Jeri, myself, Becca, and later June and Ella went from store to store looking for the items we wanted most to serve as the gifts to give loved ones during the coming holiday season. I think everyone got everything from their list; at least no complaints any way. I managed to spend much more than I probably should have - but I guess you only live once, right? Plus I can hardly wait to see the faces of everyone as they open up their new treasures. I hope they all like what I have chosen...

Saturday was a much slower day. We visited very few stores as we were all pretty worn out from the day before. We finished up the weekend making a few bracelets and spending time chatting and enjoying each other's company.

Unfortunately, the Chiefs lost today - but I guess I'm still coming down from the high of such a great and relaxing weekend, that I really am not bothered by the loss. They put up a good fight and played their hearts out so I can't complain.

Right now, Mike is preparing our feast of chicken while I blog and enjoy the Christmas lights. I better go get my plate ready...

C'ya!

BE THANKFUL!

Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire.

If you did, what would there be to look forward to?

Be thankful when you don't know something,

for it gives you the opportunity to learn.

Be thankful for the difficult times.

During those times you grow.

Be thankful for your limitations,

because they give you opportunities for improvement.

Be thankful for each new challenge,

because it will build your strength and character.

Be thankful for your mistakes.

They will teach you valuable lessons.

Be thankful when you're tired and weary,

because it means you've made a difference.

It's easy to be thankful for the good things.

A life of rich fulfillment comes to those whoare also thankful for the setbacks.

Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive.

Find a way to be thankful for your troubles,

and they can become your blessings.

~~Author Unknown.~~

Proud to be a Chiefs Fan

Yesterday, Kansas City took on the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis. Our rookie/backup quarterback (Brodie Croyle) was to take the field against last year's champions. To say that I was nervous about the outcome of the game is an understatement. I expected the Colts, coming off a terrible loss the week before, to be out for blood. I expected the Chiefs to be dig themselves into a hole where they would never be able to climb out. I expected the score to be something like 35 to 9. However, the team proved me wrong. They came out looking fantastic. The defense was on. The offense was in a rythm. The Colts kicker couldn't hit the broad side of a barn. The score at the half was 3-3. Much better than I expected. The Chiefs hung in there. The mistakes were minimal against a really good team. Croyle fumbled but not by any fault of his own which led to the first Colts touchdown. However, the Chiefs responded with a touchdown of their own. The only problem? The team ran out of time. The Colts took it back down the field in the last few minutes of the game and then knelt on it to set up the game-winning field goal. There wasn't a darn thing the team could do but home that the kicker shanked another and the game went into overtime. A chip-shot for the kicker and the game ended on a Chiefs scramble going out of bounds. I'm disappointed that the team lost but I am impressed at a 13-10 loss to one of the best teams in the NFL. I really hope the team doesn't let it get them down. They have found their groove and are playing fantastic. They need to keep the momentum going as the Raiders come to town...

I feel like making some bracelets now...

C'ya!