Thankful Thursday

Right after we stopped for dinner and got the kids all situated in their jammies, we talked about what we were thankful for today for Thankful Thursday. Here are everyone's gifts for right now...We have much to be thankful for. Thank you, God.

Sammy's Gifts

-the Lego store

-the fountain show

-Branson Landing

-Missouri

-Mommy, Daddy, Micah, Sammy, Ella, and Sophia

Micah's Gifts

-a pink firetruck

-playing on the playplace

-Mommy and Daddy

-that we went to Chick-fil-A

-that we went to the Lego store

Ella's Gifts

-Jesus

-Satan (haha!!...clearly we have to work on our toddler's theology)

My Gifts

-a novel that makes me laugh and cry

-laughing with my husband

-Sophia's arms flailing and legs kicking when she gets excited

-Ella's giggle

-ice cream cones

-a safe drive home

-the anticipation of celebrations this weekend

-a beautiful sunset

-Sammy squealing at a computer game

-Micah's fever gone!

-a road-trip stop at Chick-fil-A (Tangent: I have never been to such a kid-friendly fast food restaurant! Little cups of cheerios for toddlers, sticky placemats for the tables, cleaning wipes for the highchairs, books instead of cheap toys in the kids' meals, grilled chicken nuggets – perfect for my son with a dairy allergy, and a quaint playplace, too. Great experience and yummy food, too!)

Zach's Gifts

-the beautiful sunset

-frozen custard from Ted Drewes

-the children winding down as our car ride comes to an end

-that I was the one who drove the twelve-hour drive (we've decided this is the easier job when traveling with children)

-Sophia's chunkiness and smiles

-great meals on a budget during vacation

What are you thankful for today?