Gratitude Attitude

Despite sick little girls, Thanksgiving was a blessed occasion. Hosting was great fun and good work. We've made a note to keep the Southern Living sweet potato casserole recipe. 


Also ham AND turkey is seriously the way to go.


Here are some of the things I'm most thankful for this year in no specific order:

• health for all of my family and friends
• running
• my marriage
• forgiveness
• Starbucks
• frozen yogurt
• Charleston
• The Ritz
• The Grove Park
• massages
• pain killer
• a walking and talking Charley
• a thoughtful and smart Hadley
• a funny and athletic Mason
• a sensitive and artistic Avery
• a thoughtful and funny John
• the best daycare provider ever
• school teacher friends
• older students
• summer
• make up
• holiday decor
• Christmas music
• hops and grapes
• cook books
• google
• texting
• pumpkin patch
• laughter
• friendship
• Susan
• Bethany
• Mom
• Dad
• Beth
• Nance
• miracles
• redemption
• naps
• babysitter
• date nights
• airplanes
• shrimp and grits
• tv
• books
• Kindle
• lists
• water bottles
• ipod
• music
• running group
• peanut butter balls
• Nick Jr.
• free time
• Pinterest
• Facebook
• Southern Living
• Runners World
• Happy Hour
• goals
• journey
• old and new friends
• Jamie
• Heather
• faith
• peace
• Will and Grace
• security
• ChiroLife
• online shopping
• medicine
• technology
• home
• car
• seasonal candles
• sarcasm
• honesty
• family

Thanksgiving backlash: 


When I asked Hadley what she wanted for dinner, I expected her to say quesadilla or sandwich but apparently Thanksgiving has really upped the ante: she asked for mashed potatoes WITH gravy.