{i'm lame, but grateful}

I am so lame because I am just writing my thank you notes for my wedding...SIX months later! We honestly have not had time until now- thank you Christmas break.

As I have been writing these little notes, I can't put into words how truly grateful I am to each and every person that had a part in our wedding- whether it was a gift, a helping hand, or just being there to support us (or all three!). I am truly grateful for so many wonderful people in my life who give us so much support and love.

Thank you, thank you!!

I hope to return the favor one day.

{time}

On Thanksgiving day (which was fabulous, by the way) we went around the room and all had the opportunity to say one thing we were grateful for. I know that this is a tradition in most families, but for some reason we have never quite done it that way. When it came to my uncle, he said that he was grateful for time.

I have been thinking about that a lot lately. I am, too, very grateful for time. Time to spend with Jake. Time to spend with family. Time to make mistakes, and time to fix them. Time is precious and it is a gift. I need to make sure to use time in the best way this holiday season- spending it with those I love!

PS- I also wanted to share what my mom wrote in the Draper Elementary PTA newsletter this month (because she is the PTA President!):

"December is such a wonderful month. I think

one of the reasons it is so magical is because

people take time off work and school to

celebrate the holidays together as families. It

is a time of giving and serving others, as well

as, the people we love. It’s been said that,

“Love is spelled T-I-M-E.” Time is something that cannot be bought or

sold, but its value is immeasurable. As we celebrate Hanukkah,

Christmas, Kwanzaa or any other holiday this season, I hope that you will

enjoy the time you spend with your family. This is the best way to show

your love for them. So enjoy your children, love your children, and

spend time with them while they are home from school for the Holidays.

You won’t regret it. Your children will remember the love they feel from

you, much more than any present you can buy."

Thanks for those sweet words momma! (Isn't she great?!)