Day 14 of Thanksgiving

 

Day 14 - my car!  My car is a 2002 Toyota Avalon with 135,000 miles.  It has never given me any trouble and is still running strong.  The best part is that it is completely paid for!  That is why I love it the most!  This picture was made in 2004.  It looks just the same except a little more wear and tear from two 10-year-old boys in the back seat!  

 

Day 13 of Thanksgiving

Day 13 - Freedom of Religion.  I am thankful that we live in a country where we have freedom of religion.

Thankful - Day 12

Day 12 - Altar Boys!  Today, I am thankful that Deniska has the privileged to serve as an altar boy.  Dennis took him to training this past Tuesday night and tonight he got to serve. 

This is Deacon John showing Deniska what to do before Mass.

This is during Mass, with Father Ikechi, our parochial vicar.  At the end of Mass, Father Ikechi was so kind as to introduce Deniska to the whole congregation and thank him for using his talents and being an altar boy.  I was so proud of him.  

This is my favorite picture, although it is not too clear.  I had the flash off and I didn't want to be too much of a distraction to other around me.  This is when they are waiting for the gifts to be brought forward.  I thought that was a good time that wouldn't be too distracting. 

After Mass, Deacon John went over some of the finer points and tips for next week.  For it to be Deniska's first time, he did very well.

It was a wonderful time and one he will remember forever!  He is already talking about next week!

Days 7,8,9,10,11

Hmm,  I haven't been very good at keeping up with my days here have I?  So, let me catch up!

Day 11 - My home.  We live in a very small house but it's big with love!  Sometimes I am envious of bigger houses but then I remember the costs associated with a big house - more to heat, more to cool, more to clean!  I'll just keep my little, cozy house and be happy!

Days 10 and 9 - a good book and audio books!  I love to read, my boys like to read (notice, I said like not love), and my husband loves to read.  So many times, it has been an audio book in recent years that I listened to - in the car, in the house, at work.  It's so nice to always have a good book to get lost in when you need a break!

Day 8 - Pumpkin Pie!  Deniska and I each had a piece of pumpkin pie tonight!  It was store bought but really, really good!  Almost as good as my homemade Libby’s Pumpkin Pie.  For some unknown reason to me, Dennis and Nikolai do not like pumpkin pie!  Really. 

 
Day 7- My camera!  Without my camera, I could not take such funny pictures like Darth Vader sitting in the dead plant!  I love my digital camera and consider it a 'must have" item!!

All of these are such little things to be thankful for each day.  But, sometimes, I think we forget to be thankful for the little things that make our lives so rich!

What are you thankful for today?

Days 5 and 6 of Thanksgiving

 Day 5- the thanksgiving of nature.  Deniska went out and cut this branch for me to use as a centerpiece.  I am going to cut leaves out of construction paper and we are going to write things we are thankful for each day.  This is our new tradition.

Day 6 - I am thankful that I can sew.  I made this dress for Maxie last night upon Deniska's request.  My mama taught me how to sew when I was about 5.  I also re-made the tablecloth in the picture above.  I had bought it about 2 years ago on sale at Wal-Mart but it was about two feet too long.  Today, I cut it off and re-hemmed it.  Thanks Mama for teaching me to sew!

Days 3 and 4 of Thanksgiving

Day 3 - a good education.  Nikolai was recently inducted into the school's Jr. Beta Club.  This was at the reception.  I am thankful that both boys are smart and have really good teachers.  

Day 4 - Pets!  Welcome Maxi to our home.  She is a sheltie and is six months old.  Maxi is an early Christmas gift to the boys.  They are having such good time with her and learning responsibility at the same time.  They are completely responsible for taking her outside, feeding her, etc...  (Of course, Mama has to remind them!)  There is nothing like the love of an animal to make every thing OK in the world!  Although we have had her now 3 days, we have yet to her her bark.  (That's a good thing!)

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