Hu Rah!

Happy

 Happy Thanks

 Happy

Thanksgiving!

Hmm

Good thing we don't need perfection to be happy!?

Right?

I mean really..

I'm hoping that while studying the imperfections of our Thanksgiving family picture here

 you are thinking...

"Silly Jack.. He doesn't want to wear his Indian hat. Silly baby.  He made that family picture imperfect."

And not..

"EEWWWW!  April has a cold sore the size of  The Mayflower!  Sick!

No amount of eyeshadow is going to distract from that thing sister!"
I made sure to let all of my family (in laws, no less) know that I did not touch my cold sore AT ALL
during the process of making my sweet potatoes.
I would want the same courtesy extended to me
if I saw a crater like that on someone preparing my food.

Ryan is deeply disturbed by my cold sores.. 

Too bad I had one on our first date, and he still fell in love with me. On that same day of course.
He swears this isn't the case.
It is though.

Thankfully I only get them about once a year.
 Thank bob.
And actually, I'm not even sure this is a cold sore.  I think it came from waxing my lip  holiday stress.

Anyways.
A quick gratitude list..

My husband.  Who loves me, is sweet to me, supports me,
 looks after me (someone needs to know where my wallet is)
 provides for me, nurtures me, teaches me, indulges me, listens to me, validates me,
 AND! doesn't even notice when I am in an awful mood.
(is that a good thing?)

My adorable healthy off spring
Who love me.  Unabashedly.
Could not ask for anything more.

My health
(despite my blatant disregard for this vessel of mine)

My family
All of them.  I would have to draw a picture to show you all of em.
Crazy or not (crazy though)
I love em, and wouldn't trade them for anything, or anyone else...

And and and..
God.
And and and
Jacks teeth, my teeth, Tatums teeth.. All for such different reasons.
Jacks thighs, Tatums tiny little bumper, memory foam, feather pillows, soft sheets, decorative pillows, soft bath robes, wool socks, my nail beds, 4 wheel drive vehicles, spanx, bras, camis, earrings, extra fine bristles on tooth brushes, ryans 5 blade razors (i don't understand why womens don't have 5 blades), Ryans eyelashes, people magazine, toe nail polish, finger nail clippers, my computer, ikea, target, and smiths market place, oh. and harmons. mickey mouse clubhouse, nice girls, cookies, the new green chili soup recipe i made the other day, friend get togethers, people that think my baby is as to die for as i do, facebook, email, hot baths, avon skinsosoft, perfume, cheap ny perfume,
 other peoples blogs. opb? it could catch on..
umm.. diet coke with lime in a can, steak, chicken fajitas, pumpkin cake, carmel pop corn, greys anatomy, the bachelor, oprah, when ryan coos at jackjack, when tatum tells me im the best mom ever, and really means it, stephanie (as completely certifiable as she is) dates, vacations, hot baths, good books. gosh i love good books, inspiration people, inspirational quotes, positive attitudes,
new talents (i wouldn't actually know, but I would be thankful for one, if it were to show up)
dishwashers, goldfish crackers, cereal, toast, dreams, dream houses, french bread, Christmas, new traditions, old traditions. love old traditions, yoga pants, Jacks toes, love, trust, friendship, hope, charity, and all of the Christ like attributes.  I am really thankful for those.
And Jesus.  Im very thankful for him also.
heaters, air conditioners, hot water, indoor plumbing, washer and dryer (kinda. love/hate with that pair)
my in laws,  Tatums ability to read well, and be well liked at school, my hair girl lanna, organization, diversity, a free country, airplanes (even though i hate em, I hate driving worse) technology, camping, sunshine, tan skin, birthdays, monkey bread, mothers day, 4th of July, excedrine migraine, boots, slippers, jammies, snuggling, blankies, collections, music, food, a good work ethic, my moms house,
And.. Ryans sexy arms.

So, I think that's about it.

Happy Weekend!