Happy Thanksgiving

So it is Thanksgiving.  So many people have spent this month talking about what they are thankful for.  It is something that we all reflect on this month.  I am working on reflecting on this everyday and I plan on improving my thank you's to God as I have so much to be thankful for.  So many times we concentrate on what someone else has, or what we do not have, that the blessings that are ours are looked over.  I know I am guilty of this.  Every morning we wake up is a chance to do better to be better, every morning is a new day with new possibilities and so many blessings. 
I complain about time, running behind, having a bad day, being broke, and so many other things that until I stop and think about it seem so huge, but truly they are not huge, they are not even big.  In life we lose focus.  The things that I do have should definitely take up more room in my mind as they are the things that are huge.  I have God and Jesus, I have an amazing family, I have an amazing church and school for my children to attend, I have love, hope, faith, and I have friends.  I have a roof over my head and a wonderful job.  I have so much and this is what I hope to focus on more.
We started this morning with the Thanksgiving Day Parade on TV. One day I will make it to New York City to watch it live.  I have thought it was so magical since I was a child, and I know that we would all love it. 
This year the turkey was carved and my boys pulled the wish bone.  They were so funny doing it and really thought it was the best thing ever.

Family came over and helped us to celebrate Thanksgiving and we all had a very nice time. 

Happy Thanksgiving to all of my family and friends both near and far.

2nd Quarter Progress

So today marks the halfway point for the second quarter.  It is also the halfway point for November.  Wow! Yep that about sums it up for me. 
John Michael did great on his progress report.  He is really enjoying school and he is definitely learning a lot.  I am so proud of the progress that he has made and I know that he will keep it up.  Now, if only I could get him to learn how to tie his shoes.
Danny did amazing too!  He is such a smart cookie, with an amazing desire to learn.  Everyday he is really soaking it in and making more strides towards greatness.

Both of the boys are like sponges.  Today I am thankful for all that they have been able to teach me and that I know I will continue to learn from them.

Thank You For.....My Career

Today was another full day of shooting at Morris Avenue. I am starting to feel a deep connection to that location.  I truly love it for so many reasons, but I would love to have time to scope out new locations.  Maybe I will be able to do that in January, when it typically slows down some. 
I am so thankful that I am able to do what I love.  It means so much and it makes each day new, exciting and a blessing.  The fact that I am working my fingers off does not bother me at all because it is something that I love and I truly think that makes a huge difference.
Since I was three years old I wanted to be a photographer, and I am so thankful that it has happened.  I feel very fortunate and very blessed.

It is Over

The popcorn orders were due to the council today. I am always glad when this part of the scouting year is over.  I know that we are going to have to do some more fund raising for the pack but it is nice to know that we are headed in  the right direction.  So many people just do not seem to care about getting it done and in reality we need to get it done.  We need to make the pack some money so that we can do more things, but the parents just do not seem to care that much.
I am so thanful that today is Friday, while I still had to work it was nice just knowing that the weekend is ahead of us.  It is going to be another super crazy one but that is life and it is what I have come to expect. 
TGIF, I live by it!

Happy Halloween

So today was a super busy day at the school for the boys.  Even though it is Wednesday there was no Mass, Mass will be tomorrow.  Today there was excitement as everyone was getting ready for parties and trick or treating. I decided that there was no point in going home so I took my computer and edited in the van between parties and work.
The day started with John Michael's report card conference.  He did super great and I am so proud of him.  He is really growing up, which makes momma happy and sad all at the same time.

John Michael's party started the day at 10:15.  It was super fun, they went into the lunchroom and had a special snack.  A cookie cake and some pretzels.  They will be sent home with some massive goody bags, but Mrs. Cannova is going to hold them until time to go home.  I cannot say that I blame her at all. 

Danny's party was at 1:30.  They had Chicken Nuggets, and all sorts of treats.  There were chocolate dipped pretzel sticks, pretzel spiders, cupcakes, chips, and two goody bags, one from the parents and one from Miss Donaldson.  Needless to say they had a great time, and so did the parents.  I am always thankful that I can be there for my boys during the school year.  It is a blessing that I do not take for granted.

Work was business as usual.  Except for Debbie and I made the kids special Halloween snacks.  It was a fun day at ASC for the teachers and the kiddos.

We came home and got ready so taht the boys could go trick or treating.  Well so that we all could.  Amy, Terry, Sasha and Connor came over to walk the neighborhood with us. To say that they got a lot of candy is an understatement.  There were a lot of houses with lights out, and I am guessing that they were at church, especially since Halloween fell on Wednesday.  Some of the neighbors were amazing, there was a house decked out as a pirate ship with Pirates of the Carribean playing on the garage.  There was a "Thriller" house, it was all great.  Another thing I am thankful for is a great neighborhood!

We came home and hung out and of course inspected the candy.  Then it was time for bed for everyone.  I hope that everyone had a very happy and safe Halloween. 

Happy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a great day for so many reasons.
We start the day every year by watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. One of these days we will go to New York and watch it in person. I have wanted to since I was a little girl and I really want to make it happen for my boys.
I usually am running on little to no sleep because I am up all night cooking and getting ready to have everyone over. I love it though.
This year was probably the last year that I do it though for a few. I am tired of people acting like it is such a horrible thing for me to have it at my house. Sorry just a little bitter. I will deal though, and it will all work out. Somehow what I try to make a tradition seems to be a tragedy for others. Oh well, one day it will all work out.
The food today was yummy and almost completely gone. Usually there are leftovers for days but these will be gone in no time.
I have so much to be thankful for.
My amazing husband
My wonderful baby boys (who are not really babies anymore)
My career as a photographer picking up rapidly
The amazing school and church that we are a part of.
Family, and Friends.
Every day is a blessing and I am thankful for all of the blessings that we receive daily.