"Have we not reason to be filled with gratitude, regardless of the circumstances in which we find ourselves? ...
"How blessed we are if we recognize God's handiwork in the marvelous tapestry of life. Gratitude to our Father in Heaven broadens our perception and clears our vision. It inspires humility and fosters empathy toward our fellowmen and all of God's creation. Gratitude is a catalyst to all Christlike attributes. A thankful heart is the parent of all virtues." (President Uchtdorf)
I love Thanksgiving for a lot of reasons but the most important is the fact that we collectively take a little time to stop the frantic pace of life and just be thankful. It's a great way to begin looking toward the holiday season - considering all our blessings as we celebrate the greatest blessing to all mankind, Jesus Christ.
Spending the extra time with the family, eating some of our favorite foods and just having nothing to do is a really nice feeling!
Since we are away from family this year we celebrated with Pinedo's (let's be honest, they are family!)
Holly and I collaborated and came up with a plan that did require a lot of preparation and effort BUT I didn't feel overwhelmed. It's a pretty impressive feat to pull off a successful Thanksgiving dinner!
>>>The setup<<<
>>>The Chefs<<<
>>>The kiddos<<<
>>>The picture that captures how we best felt at the end of the day<<<
>>>The way the men contributed the most<<<
>>>The person I am most grateful for everyday<<<
Happy Thanksgiving :)
You all demonstrate the old adage, "be Thankful in all things", even when you are separated from your own families. It is so nice to have the Pinedo family to share with. We enjoyed sharing our Thanksgiving with Mike's big sister Amy in Texas and celebrating all the things we have been so blessed with. We enjoyed seeing how much all the boys had grown since we last saw them. Thank you for the great pictures of our South Dakota Family and Friends.
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