Thursday, November 30, 2017

Thankfulness

Challenge Accepted....

Pic compliments of https://www.wcqr.org/30-days-of-gratitude/
1- Bleach...I know my whites are getting clean
2- Phones.... I can talk to my family daily
3- Orange.... Gorgeous sunrise 
4- Bread.... As Dad always said, bread cures all hunger
5- Laughter....I enjoy hearing my babies 
6- Birds....they are EVERYWHERE here, so cool!
7- Growing up with my cousins...those are my most cherished childhood memories 
8- My inclination says to go spiritual, but I must say it has to be A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens. My passion for European History grew from this novel.
9- My first thought was the ocean. It has a certain way of bringing our family together and calming my mind.
10- Popcorn and grilled veggies....I know quite the combo!
11- Veteran's Day is on my mind but I am thankful for just the holiday season Oct.-Jan. is truly the best time of year for love, family, appreciation, and celebration of life.
12- Hard rolls or bread
13- There are so many!  Here is a few; to see, walk, drive, smell
14- Seeing my children smile and sleep
15- Fall all the way!  Winter is a close second though!
16- Woman are very critical when it comes to our bodies, and I am no stranger to that!  So what do I like about my body....my eyes, hair, and calves.  Does that work?
17- HISTORY....I just love learning new things and sharing them with others
18- Love Monet, but frankly I would say the Renaissance painters and sculptures!
19- Feel of Jason's feet when I sleep....it means I know he is close and the feel of my kids snuggles
20- Tough question, but honestly I would have to say Jason.  I would be nothing without my love
21- Songs that actually have a meaning or purpose....there is a story behind them
22- The Wizard of Oz....random I know but we were able to watch it and it got me thinking about what it really means
23- I just enjoy carrying the traditions that Jason and I had as children with our children.
24- When we first moved to 29 Palms, I stayed home with the kids and it was a challenging time having Jason gone so much and us having two very small active boys.  Looking back, I realize how precious that time was and how blessed our family was.
25- Being able to be with my WHOLE family!!!
26- Honestly, crying....both the good ones and awful cries
27- Refrigerator and Washing Machine
28- Being sealed with my sexy hubby and beautiful children
29- Really....I can't choose  I just love my family
30- My organizational skills


Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Decorating the Tree 2017

We decided for FHE this week that we would put up the Christmas tree and ornaments.  It is beginning to feel like Christmas in the Dennis household...only thing left is the lights and decor outside:)



Thanksgiving Trip 2017...Nov 25 (PIC OVERLOAD)

Today was filled with good company.  We attended a Gorham family get together (which we haven't done one in FOREVER!)  It was BEYOND wonderful to see everyone and reminisce on old times and see old memories:)

FYI....I UPLOADED ALL THE PICS I TOOK FOR MY FAMILIES REFERENCE, SO IT IS PIC OVERLOAD!

Before we headed over for the reunion, I was able to stop off and see my long time bestie from college Ashley and her family.  It was so nice being able to catch up, even it is was short...but oh so sweet! She is truly such an amazing person, woman, mom, wife, and I am so blessed to call her firend.

SJ and Meredith just loved playing together, beyond sweet












All the grandbabies







 The WHOLE clan (missing Sissy, Steve, Kimmie, and Laliah)






Cousins....missing Kimmie


We always have so much fun

Court expecting in Jan. and Angie expecting in May

Miles and Angie surprised us all with "THEY ARE EXPECTING!!"

Just love my Uncles


Silly Dennis'