Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Thankful for...

"Regardless of life's challenges, we have much to be thankful for. We can have an attitude of gratitude, focus on what is right in our lives and be thankful for those things."

I am thankful and grateful for all I have been blessed with.

I am thankful for...

*Eli...I have been blessed with the happiest, most amazing baby boy. I am thankful for him each and every day. He fills my heart.

*Charlie...My loving, supportive, hard working and wonderful husband who I love so much.

*Lulu...She is my furry child and I just love her to pieces.

*My Family...My Mom and Dad who put up with me through my teen years and decided not to dis-own me (haha). They have made me the person I am. I am thankful for their unconditional support and love.

*My brother, sis-in-law Samantha and nephew, Brandon...who always bring a smile to my face and I can laugh with for hours. :)

*All of my family--near and far. I miss and love you and wish we lived closer.

*My in-laws...Mom Brenner and Bob for always making our visits special and being such wonderful grandparents to Eli.

*Dad Webb and Nancy...for always thinking of Charlie, myself and their grandbaby. We may be apart in miles, but are close in heart. We love and miss you.

*Alison and David...who are just awesome and two of the most wonderful people I know. :) (I should probably be thanking T-Mobile for allowing me "unlimited text" to Alison--haha)

*My friends...I have the BEST girlfriends I could ever ask for. I truly value my friendships and am so thankful to have these girls in my life. :)

*My job...I am incredibly thankful to not only have a job, but a job I LOVE.

*Health.

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I had an incredible Thanksgiving week!! That's right, I said "week." Each year, Galveston I.S.D. chooses a school calendar where we get the entire week of Thanksgiving off.

On Monday, Eli, Lulu and I headed out to Cypress to stay with Nana and Super Pop Pop. We stayed the entire week and had the best time! I got to spend time with my parents, visit with girlfriends and do some Christmas shopping!! Oh and if I haven't mentioned it before, my parents live dangerously close to this amazing Outlet Mall. :)

Lex and I ready to hit the Outlet Mall...


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Eli had a lot of fun playing at Nana and Pop Pop's! He loves to run around their yard with Lulu and Farley. Pop Pop even took him to see the horses! I don't know what Eli thought of the horses. He just kind of stared at them, wide-eyed.

Eli also found a new favorite "toy" at Nana and Pop Pop's...an exercise ball--haha



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On Thanksgiving Day, Eli and I headed over to The Woodlands for Thanksgiving with Charlie's family. Charlie went early that morning to play some golf. It was such a nice visit! Charlie's friend Dave drove in from Austin to join us for Thanksgiving. Alison, David and his daughter, Katie were there also. It was nice to just relax and visit.

Here are some pictures from the Brenner Thanksgiving:

Eli enjoying his first Thanksgiving feast! :)




He LOVED the pumpkin pie!! (And the Aggies--wooo hooo!!!)



Eli also liked Dave's dog, Zoe...




Eli had lots of playing to do!





Eli and Grammy...



Eli and Paw Paw (cell phones ALWAYS get Eli's attention--kinda like Mommy...haha)...



Daddy and Eli walking outside after our wonderful Thanksgiving meal...



Thank you Brenner's for a lovely Thanksgiving Day!! We really enjoyed our visit and the meal was wonderful!!
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On Friday, we celebrated Thanksgiving at my parents house. It was a day of visiting, delicious food and laughing. :)

Here are some pictures from the Nuber Family Thanksgiving:

Mommy and Daddy...



Mommy and Chris...



Uncle Chris and Eli... (My FAVORITE picture!)



Chris and Samantha...



GET THIS: My sister-in-law MADE these cookies!!! I tell ya the girl needs to go into business!



Charlie LOVED these acorn cookies!! He bought them in his lunch all week to work. :)



My hubby and I...



Us in our more "normal" state... haha



The beautiful table setup...



Eli enjoying his 2nd Thanksgiving feast!! Today his favorite was the cranberry sauce.



Eli playing... (This straw kept him pretty entertained)





Lulu was worn out after a big day... :)



This day was special for two reasons...1.)We were able to celebrate Thanksgiving and 2.)It was my Daddy's birthday!!

Happy Birthday Daddy!! I love you very much!!


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The Sunday after Thanksgiving, there was a Craft Market in Cypress. My Mom and I decided to go do some Christmas shopping. The Craft Market was great!! I found a few unique gifts and am excited to give them. :)

There was a super special reason we couldn't wait to go to this Craft Market... Mr. Santa Claus himself made an appearance!!

I think Eli is officially old enough to know just how "scary" Santa is... poor little guy!!





On that note, I am just now finishing my Thanksgiving blog and Christmas is only a couple of weeks away!! The month is flying by!!

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