We just got in from our Thanksgiving CELEBRATION. We had the best time. We went to Monte Sano State Park with our travel trailer. I know, I know, a t.t. is not "real" camping, but we do a lot of cooking old school. My sister and her family brought her t.t. and my cousin and husband brought theirs. I made chicken and dressing in a cast iron pot outside and baked sweet potatoes over hot coals. We had lots of other yummy food. One day for lunch I made beef stew over a fire with all fresh vegetables. Each night we built a fire and Lane (almost 17 now) played the guitar. (He is a future Kenny Chesney). Last night his dad brought the dolbro and joined in. His dad used to play with Roger Miller (King of the Road). We walked the mountains and biked the easy trails. The weather was perfect. A little cold night before last but the fire was warm.
A few weeks ago I started a "Thankful jar". Each day I add a new something I am thankful for. I didn't take it with me on my trip so now I will add: thankful for camping with my family (even though the 16 yr. old grumbles), thankful for my hubby chopping and splitting wood for a campfire, thankful for delicious pecan pie.
My jar started with usual: family, health, food, shelter, etc. Now I am thinking about the little things in life to be thankful for. It is so easy to look over the little things.
Friday, November 28, 2008
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