Thanksgiving

We celebrated Andy's Dad's 80th birthday last Saturday. I hope to blog and add pictures of this event in a later post. I'm thankful for family.

It's been almost a year now that Andy and I have been meeting with the older singles in our church. As a group, they are clicking and developing relationships. We hosted a dinner for them at our house on Sunday afternoon. I made baked ziti with everyone bringing something to add to the menu. There were 11 people besides us. The food and fellowship was special. I'm thankful for friends.

On Monday I left work an hour early to go back to Christy's, staying overnight and all day Tuesday. We were able to get some housework done while I was there as well as playing with and reading to the kids. And of course, holding Claire. She is so precious. I'm thankful for a new little life added to our family.Doesn't it look like she's talking to me?!I only worked 2 days this week, and amazingly was able to get everything done. I'm thankful for my job and our church.

And today is Thanksgiving. Andy and I did something we had never done before, stepping out into new territory! We went to the Thanksgiving Day parade in Philadelphia. We drove to the high speed line in Haddonfield with Dawn and Kira and met Dawn's in-laws there. Fortunately, it was nice weather today (after 2 days of rain, rain, rain). It was pretty cold this morning but I stayed warm with layers of fleece jackets on. It was fun being there with Kira.

Here come the Pilgrims, Indians & Mr. Turkey.

Mayor Nutter

a number of high school bands from all over the country

This horse was really cool!

Everyone's favorite mice

clowns

and did you ever see so many people on one bike?

It was a fun day. I'm thankful for my health, strength and time off to enjoy these blessings. God is the one who makes it all possible. He is the Giver of all good things (James 1:17).

What I am most thankful for, though, is that I am accepted in Christ. He never finds fault with me or is unhappy with me. When He looks at me, He sees Jesus. I am covered with the blood of Christ. I am holy in His sight, without blemish and free from accusation (Colossians 1:22). The price has been paid. I am His and He is mine! To Him be the praise and glory. Amen! I'm thankful for so great salvation.