This is the forth Thanksgiving that Ryan and I have been together, but for some reason we've never been to his parents house. We decided to take the 10 hr drive to TN for Thanksgiving this year, and we're definitely glad that we did! We had a good time and since I'm currently home by myself during the day with no one around, I was very happy to see some familiar faces.
I was warned to come prepared if I hadn't experienced a Kim Hibbard Thanksgiving. Kim (Ryan's mom) is a big believer that everything should be home made and she doesn't take cooking lightly. We had multiple courses, 2 turkeys, and lots of dessert. I wish I took pictures but I completely forgot!! It was all soooo good!
Anyway, I few things that I'm thankful for this year:
- Ryan. When our friend Jessica Williams said she wanted to introduce us at a party in 2007, we both took it pretty lightly. Little did we know that after the first night we met, we would be married a little over 2 years later. He's my biggest supporter, my best friend, and my life is much better with him in it. I love you!
- Family. This starts with my parents. Since my brothers and I were born, they've sacrificed so, SO much to give us the best lives possible. I've learned so much from them and I'm so thankful for everything they've done for me. The same goes with my brothers. Chris and I have always been very close and he always supports me with my decisions. I'm also thankful he chose Emily as his wife & mother to his soon to be daughter :) Brandon has taught me a lot about life and I'm so glad he's in such a good spot in his life right now. He has a loving wife and 2 beautiful kids that I don't get to see enough of!
- Friends. Nikki and I have been close friends since we were little little bitties. I always forget how long, but it's been more than 20 years and for this, I'm so thankful. Her family is like my second family and we've been through SO much together, I know that I can count on her for anything and I hope she feels the same about me still. I broke both of her hips and she's still by my side! Also, I have so many other close friends that mean so much to me. Ya'll know who you are, but just know I thank my lucky stars you're in my life.
- Zoe. I love my little doggie and she makes Ryan and I so happy! She's a b*tch to anybody else, including dogs (except Roxie!), but we love her! She has unconditional love.
- In laws. I realize when you fall in love with someone and decide to spend the rest of your life with that person, you don't get to pick who they're related to. Lucky for me, I have the best in laws. Ron & Kim have welcomed me into their family as soon as I met them, and for this I'm so thankful. Also, Randy & Alysa (Ryan's bro & sister in law) are awesome and have produced 2 of the cutest kids I've ever seen. Ryan's Aunts, Uncles & Grandparents are all so friendly & supportive, and I'm thankful for them, too!
- A break from work. Even though staying at home all day by myself has been hard for me, I'm thankful I've had a break from work. My last job had me away from home about 60 hours a week (including the commute) and my job before that took away a lot of my work/life balance. The time off has allowed me to catch up on sleep and really remind me that I DO like to work and I don't feel as accomplished when I'm not doing something. Because of this, I'm ready to enter the workforce again and I can't wait to get a job!!
- TV & Reading. If I didn't have these 2 things right now, I would be one miserable soul.
- Blogger & Facebook. Where would I be without it?
- Cooking & Baking. Again, where would I be without it?
On a lighter note, I did manage to take a few pics while at my in laws house:
Randy and Charlotte, the pretty pretty princess
Ryan and Grandpa Levi
Isabella likes to feed her sister Char Char (notice hands on the hip)
Ryan and Ron
Ron's excellent camera work
Inside Opryland. HUGE & SO beautiful for Christmas.
Family Christmas pic :) Zoe wasn't allowed inside :(
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