The little things

I love holidays. Every time one comes I'm like this is my 2nd favorite holiday! Christmas is obviously my all-time fav, but the others get to take turns. Anyways, I love Thanksgiving for lots of reasons, mainly food and family. Today is the obligatory thanksgiving post.

I am thankful for:

1. My boys. They're brats but I know they're on my team. 

2. My parents. All of them. I am who I am thanks to their selflessness.

3. The rest of my family. Not to group everyone together, but I'm the best person I am when I'm with you all. The pride and love you all have for me is something I could never thank you enough for.

4. Friends who can make me so very happy without effort. You know who you are. :)

5. The opportunities I've been given in the last year and a half. Not to get all spiritual but I'm not a huge believer in luck. I am a very happy and blessed girl, thanks to the big guy upstairs.

Now, for a little story! My mom is the youngest of seven, and her older brother -and my godfather- Dan passed away when I was ten. Shortly after, our little prince was born and inherited his name. Soooo many years ago he decided that we should go bowling after thanksgiving dinner, for whatever reason. So we all went, and then we just never stopped. It was and is such a fun way for us to relax, talk, spend even more time together and be thankful for each other. It's something we all look forward to every year! Uncle Dan, your turkeys miss you and are thankful you left us this!

Moral of the story is to love and be thankful for the people around you. Enjoy your families, your food, your football, and this life, because though it has its ups and downs-- It is an exceptional one. Happy Thanksgiving!