Happy Thanksgiving!

I don't think I could ask for a better Thanksgiving- great weather, great husband, and a over all lazy day!

For the past 5 Thanksgivings, I worked as a banquet server at a hotel where I served Thanksgiving dinner to happy families while working kept me away from my own family. The closest thing I came to a family dinner for the last 5 Thanksgivings was when all the servers would sit down and eat off the buffet at the end of our shift. I really did miss spending time with my real family, but when you are in college you do what you got to do to pay your bills, which in my case included working almost every major holiday.

This year I have soo much to be thankful for. First, my family (well both my families). After the big scare with my dad, it makes me really thankful that my dad was able to walk me down the aisle. I know that was something that he had been looking forward to do for many years. 

 (Look how big that smile is on his face- what a happy day!)

Second, I very thankful to even have a job. I'm even more blessed because I have a job that I been working towards since my sophomore year of college. 

 (My office- I'm working on adding my touches to it but I only been 3 months)

I know that so many people are struggling with unemployment or underemployment. I feel so lucky to be in a place in my life where I can start the house hunting process. (Which just seems crazy to me.)

Finally, my husband. After 10+ years together, we still have a love as sweet as when we were in high school.

(Picture for our first high school dance together- Feb. 2002)

I love that I married my high school sweetheart, my best friend, and the person who can always make me smile. I'm so excited to get to spend our first official "family" Thanksgiving together.

Hope you have a great Thanksgiving! And don't eat too much (or do- it is Thanksgiving!).