We are thankful for ...

As Thanksgiving is less than a week away, David and I spent some time this weekend reflecting on those things that we are most thankful for. Here is what we came up with, in no particular order:

• Ryan
• Our jobs (the Army, tutoring, being able to be a stay-at-home mom)
• Our health
• Our families
• Good friends
• Hugs and kisses {especially those we get from the little guy}
• Nourishment {David loves this word and uses it regularly -- mainly when talking about Coldstone ice cream}, and good food
• God's blessings
• Our five senses
• Communication (phone, Internet, blog)
• Insurance
• Our safety
• Our home
• Time spent together as a family
• The United States of America
• Freedom
• Family vacations
• Warm clothes
• Riley
• Prosperity
• Happiness
• Reliable transportation
• A good education
• Fond memories
• Good weather
• Free baby-sitters {and a BIG thank you to all those who make this happen!!!}
• Nice parks
• Football

Then, using the list we brainstormed, we I made a very cute turkey centerpiece by (1) writing each thing for which we are thankful on a construction paper feather, (2) wrapping a big styrofoam ball in dark-brown yarn, (3) making another smaller ball out of light-brown yarn, (4) creating simple facial features out of felt, and (5) assembling everything together with glue and wooden craft sticks. Crafts are so much fun :) Here are a few pictures of the finished product. I love how it turned out!