{reflection}

before completely diving back into the very fast-paced, hectic week that is in wait, I wanted to remember......

*although Thanksgiving was very different for us this year, it was very sweet for the four of us. Pretty perfect actually.
*we actually had Thanksgiving dinner today. Just the four of us.
*the decorations are pretty much "there" and I love them more than I did last year. Very cozy.
*i am drinking mocha-mint something coffee out of a precious coffee cup and sweet, sweet friend gave me. it makes it even better.
*listening to faith belt out the hymns. all.day.long.
*listening to scott snoring - but, faith is winning out, barely. scott had some rough moments over the weekend, but, overall - we managed. ;)
*love my boys!!!!!! so incredibly thankful.
*had some great quality puppy time this weekend! she is such a great addition to our family. never thought I would have an inside dog - but, she couldn't be better. and, you want to talk about stopping traffic. wowzers! she draws a crowd. i even had to stop for a picture from a stranger on an elevator this weekend, and believe me, I am sure i was NOT in the picture. sweet, sweet molly!
*am loving our slowed-down feel to Christmas this year. savoring it!
*missed our family members that are no longer with us. the pain is still so fresh whether it's been 22 years or 4 months.
*elmer, our elf returned! he even waited for us outside until we got home. evan made a tearful confession that he has worried for the past year that his magic would be gone and he wouldn't be able to return because he had climbed a shelf last year and touched him. poor thing! a year of worry! :(