GIVING THANKS

What I'm thankful for this Thanksgiving...

My amazing husband. He is such a caring man, such a wonderful father. I'm so thankful that God placed us together.

My precious step-daugther. I never knew I could love someone so much. She brings us so much joy.

My little man Sampson. He definately knows who takes care of him...he doesn't leave my side.

Our families...Larry and I are so close to them...and words can't express my gratitude for them all.

My friends...the ones I couldn't live without....the girls that are still so close to me even with the miles, marriages, and kids in between us. :) I love yall!

My co-workers...without them, I'm sure there would be days I couldn't endure.

Larry's job that he is so passionate about.

My faith...GOD IS GOOD.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Cooking for Thanksgiving

Since Larry will be on the road with his basketball team this Thanksgiving, Tamia and I are cooking for him today. The menu includes Kidd Kraddick's brown bag turkey, Granny's green bean casserole, stuffing, and pecan pie. Here is Chef Tamia working on the pecan pie.


A real chef ALWAYS tastes what she is cooking. :)

A VIDEO MESSAGE FOR DADDY

Tamia wanted to tell her daddy something so I recorded it...and maybe he will check the blog at work. She misses you!

Great Wolf Lodge

We had a great time on our "vacation"! As soon as we checked into the hotel, we got dressed for the pool. Tamia was so excited to go swimming. It took her a while to warm up to the pool area...I think it was a little too loud for her. She seems to be scared of everything these days. :) We spent a couple of hours swimming and even did the lazy river. After the pool, we went to the game room. I'm telling you, I've never seen a 2 year old so excited. She kept chanting "going to the play room, the play room, the play room". It was funny. After that, we had dinner at the restaurant and went to story time in the lobby. It was such a nice time together. Thank you Daddy! We love you!

Checking into the hotel


Getting ready to go swimming


Swimming pictures




Drying off for the game room


The 3 of us


Tamia on the ice cream truck


Dinner time


Story time


It was bed time but Tamia says, "Shell, it's NOT bed time, it's HAPPY time!"

SO EXCITED

THANKSGIVING BREAK

Thanksgiving break starts today and I'm so excited! TEN DAYS OFF!!!! Since Larry will be coaching basketball on Thanksgiving, he got a room for the 3 of us at Wolf Creek Lodge in Grapevine....our mini vacation starts Sunday. It WAS supposed to be a surprise, but if you know my husband he just can't keep a secret. I can't wait for Tamia to see the water park. She LOVES to swim... It will be nice to spend some family time together since Larry and I have been so busy with work. Look for the post and pictures next week!