Thanks for Thanksgiving

(Josh's first Thanksgiving 2004)

Thanks for Thanksgiving, for turkey and pie.

(Andrew playing in the leaves 2007)
Thank you for fall and gold leaves floating by.

(Josh on the first day of preschool 2007)

Thank you for school-I love to feel smart!

(Andrew doing an art project...notice paint on face 2007)

Thank you for music and dancing and art.

(Josh swinging at the park 2005)

Thank you for play dates, for swings and for slides.

(Josh and Andrew playing with Daddy 2007)

Thank you for hopscotch and piggyback rides.

(Josh with Colby the dog at the Morris' 2005)

Thanks for sweet puppies and soft, furry cats.

(Luke with a cowboy hat 2008)

Thank you for dress-up, red shoes and big hats.

(Josh and Andrew playing in the rain 2007)

Thanks for umbrellas, for rain boots and puddles.

(Andrew and Mom at Uncle Ben's wedding 2006)

Thank you for Mommy and warm, cozy cuddles.

(Josh and Daddy playing in the snow 2007)

Thank you for Daddy and rides on a sled.

(Josh in his new bunk bed 2007)

Thank you for kisses and tucks into bed.

Thanks for the moon and the stars up above,

(Family after Luke's blessing 2008)

But MOST of all, thanks for the family I love!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

(text taken from Thanks for Thanksgiving by Julie Markes)

We had a wonderful thanksgiving with Aunt Kristin, Aunt Natalie, Uncle Chad and family, and Uncle Mike and family. Luke was sick all weekend with a fever. Finally the Monday after Thanksgiving we realized he had roseola. It's amazing how much happier he is now!