Still Thankful.

Remember when I said I would post about Thanksgiving?

Today I'm git'n 'er done.

(I'm trying to sound Texan in honor of the Billats. Say it with a drawl.)

I'm git'n far-ther and far-ther behind, so I'd better start ketchin' up.

Here was my contribution to our Thanksgiving feast:

I am thankful for Pinterest and its plethora of creative ideas. I made a similar veggie tray last year. Not only is this {cute}, it's one of the easiest veggies trays I've ever made. Sold.

We held our gathering at a church by Matt and Lia in Herriman. Lia did all the food coordination (+ a lot o' cooking/baking herself), set-up, and decor. I just showed up with my veggie tray. She is amazing. I am so thankful for her willingness to put so much work and effort into making it a lovely day.

The apple crisp (bottom center) was made by Taylor and was delish. I am so thankful to have him as my son!
I am the luckiest.

(I had to include this cute pic of Rob and Sookie the day before their wedding.)

 I am so thankful for this sweet girl!

I am thankful our CA cousins could be there! It's been a long, long time since we've had Thanksgiving together.

Britt and Austin made their announcement official on social networks...

 ...I am thankful that I can now share my excitement with everyone!

Despite the craziness of the week, I wanted to be sure and get a family picture while we were all together. Unfortunately (or not), the only time-slot left in our day was right after dinner (the light was fading). I am sooooo thankful for kind and loving parents, siblings, in-laws, nieces, and nephews who were willing to clean up dinner while my family took pics. 

I am thankful that Austin has a great camera (+ remote picture-snapping and phone viewing capabilities) and some awesome photography/editing skills.

 Lynnea was sick that day (she's still suffering from bronchitis), and the last thing she wanted to do was spend an hour in the cold without her coat. You would never guess how awful she felt by these beautiful pictures. I am so thankful for such a wonderful DIL and S(on)IL - I couldn't have asked for any better!

 I love to see these girls together. I am blessed and thankful to have such amazing daughters.

 I am thankful for Billy-my-hero. He's just that. My hero.

I am thankful to have had the opportunity to celebrate with my family. We missed those who couldn't be with us, but loved spending time together. Seriously, we need to do this more often.

Quick note: While I was working on this post I was simultaneously watching an Ebay clock count down to the final seconds on the very first item I have ever bid on. My heart was pounding (still trying to calm it down). It was for a Christmas gift for Mar. I had a tiny ray of hope that the item was meant to be mine. Nope. {Sad face}

Life has been crazy busy. I want to just sit and blog about it all, but I'm too busy. I love this quote from one of my favorite bloggers:

"If we are too busy, then we are too busy."

Amen, sista.