Thanksgiving is here---

I decided to skip classes today, since one was cancelled and the other two were really not necessary for me to be there. Originally I decided this because I was going to be having a sleepover- the sleepover part of the sleepover vanished, but it was such a fun night. I got to spend time with Kaylee- which I'd been looking forward to for months...and Morg, her, and I watched Hairspray and ate way too many goodies....though I can't believe we never busted into the ice cream...kind of an incomplete girls night. Its cool though- we will NEXT time.

I love how God directs our relationships, how he takes some away for a time, and then brings them back close. I am so grateful for the friendships God has blessed me with. I feel very blessed, especially this year in girls-- it's a wonderful thing to really have close girl friends!

I am thankful for this beautiful day! Elise came over this morning, as is our new tradition- wednesday mornings. And we pretty much just layed in bed and chatted for our hour. I love her! I opened the window beside my bed and we were looking out (its rare that I am still in bed and it is getting light out)- after she left I fell back asleep for a couple hours, and when I awoke and looked outside I was stairing up at these beautiful bald trees and a bright blue sky! I am hoping dad and I will take a walk when he is up. Thats one of my favorite parts of fall, and I have been so busy lately he and I haven't taken ONE walk.

So, until he is up- I am doing my laundry, tidying up the house (as well as I can while be quiet)--- which reminds me- we got a new vacuum last week! I LOVE IT! I have always loved to vacuum, my mom satrted taking off the arm of the vacuum so it was super short back when I was four or five and letting me "vacuum" around the house. I think part of it might be she taught me to vacuum as if I were coloring- fill in all the spaces. I don't know- I simply know I LOVE to vacuum. And this new vacuum is so fun to use, because it is brand new. :) And its a simple white, which I also enjoy.

But beyond my simle joys, lol....

Kim and Jason will be here tonight!!! I get to go pick them up at the airport, and I can hardly wait!!! Oh, she just texted me to double-check we have a blowdreyer she can use-- I love it! My sister will be here tonight, and tomorrow morning she will be using my blowdryer- well, probably not tomorrow morning, since we usually stay in our pajamas until almost dinner. I love thanksgiving! And I love it even more when the whole family is together! I think I'll need to go buy some french press so I can ask jason to make it!

Traditions. We have several thanksgiving traditions, some were chosen purposefully, some just occured EVERY year, and now they must always. The first- mom flies the turkey. yes, its about how it sounds. :) Then, Kim and I always cuddle up and watch the parade--- at some point we go into kris' room and jump on her bed and wake up her and she'll tell us to leave, but now she will be awake and so she'll end up coming out to join us.

As a family, we eat cinnamon rolls and all cuddle downstairs in the family room- we'll watch movies, play games, do a puzzle (which somehow- I missed the family gene that loves these- but I love traditions, so I'll try at it for a few minutes.)

Yes....the holidays are here. This is definitely my favorite season of the year, when the leaves are falling, or have, and the trees are all bare, fireplaces are lit up, coffee is sipped, hot chocolate at night, white lights are up at malls, coats, mittens, scarves, family, friends, books, movies- old movies!!! AHHH, walks with dad, holding a coffee cup to keep my fingers warm. Jazz music...then, Christmas music!

I love you all! I hope I get a chance to be with each of you this season!

Happy Thanksgiving!