Giving Thanks for a Thanksgiving Break
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We went south a bit to Naples for Thanksgiving with Hubby’s fam. The mini-vaca was truly a retreat for me, as I got so many much needed tasks accomplished, including the basic act of “me” time and gaining some clarity on our goals and immediate future. It was nice to see Ethan so loved by his Abuela y Abuelo, and his great grandma, who met him for the first time as she lives in Puerto Rico.We “celebrated” Christmas while we were there because his parents will be in Germany during the holidays visited his step-brother who is stationed there. It is always fun to give and receive; this year we made out with pj’s, toys, books, dvd’s, shoes, cool toothbrushes, diapers (unlike the former items, the diapers part applies only to Ethan.) I’m particularly enamored with my new shoes, just the cutest things!
Thanksgiving- one more yearly tally for this event, much gained for me from the family time, better perspectives and more to be thankful for than I went in assuming. I returned today to my messy house but feel lighter and more hopeful than when I left it. Also, very excited to officially begin celebrating my FAVORITE time of year- CHRISTMAS! We will be getting a REAL tree this year, despite my husband’s delightful interjections. We aren’t planning anything big, but will be having dinner with R&R next door. Also, celebrating four year anniversy on the 28th!
Well, I have got to get some rest, so more on alllll this at a later date! Hope you all had an awesome, feastful Thanksgiving!
Here is my nutty family on the drive down:
And here are some random Thanksgiving pics, Lil’ E with his new Chronicles of Narnia pj’s, Abuela and I walking with him to the park, and Abuela and Abuelo in a mad game of ping pong after Thanksgiving dinner:
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