November of Thanksgiving 2010

The last window pane is clean; the last storm window installed.  The gutters are clean and nearly all the leaves are raked.  It feels good to have it all done and it really is wonderful to work side by side with my husband.  Even though the work is hard and we get tired and stiff and sore, we still manage to have fun doing it.

I'm thankful that it's time to shift gears and move from winterizing to planning our Thanksgiving dinner.

The menu is set, the shopping list in process and, once completed, I'm off to shop this morning.

I love everything about preparing our Thanksgiving meal.  Planning, shopping, cooking, baking, decorating, setting the table--it's all a joy because my family looks forward to it and they all really appreciate all I do get it ready for them.  

I love cooking for my family and I'm thankful that they can taste the love that goes into my cooking--whether it's a normal lunch or Thanksgiving dinner.  I'm thankful for a loving family.

Thanksgiving is a good thing.  Sharing your thanksgiving thoughts with others is a good thing.  I hope you'll join in with me and others in this November of Thanksgiving!