Friday, November 26, 2010

Thanksgiving

I am tired and full and thankful.

Both girls have thick, sleep-depriving coughs that turn heads when we're out, so we've been staying in as much as possible. Lots of fires and quilts and movies and, consequently, one happy mama.

The run-down is simple.

Annual Thanksgiving Pajama Breakfast with our friends Matt & Dede at our house.

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Hot coffee and blueberry pancakes, a morning fire and mimosas that got refilled more than they should.

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See those little dots on the wall? That's blueberry juice from a pancake that exploded.

And then happy morning seamlessly shifted into happy afternoon...

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With kitchen prepping...

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The arrival of ones we love...

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And Cheers to a rich, happy day.

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He did read the Wikipedia pages, by the way, and everyone is now a Thanksgiving scholar. Thank you, Brett.

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My glass says it all, Baby.

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One of our sponsors, Pip and Bean capes is having a Black Friday sale, 15% off until midnight Monday, use code "pipblackfriday2010" at checkout.

And Black Friday is the perfect time to introduce our new Sponsor, Sticks and Stones, featuring beautiful original keepsake art created upon order from alphabet photography. They've been featured on Oprah, Martha Stewart and Rachel Ray! Check 'em out.

We love ours! (and Lainey loves spotting the letters!)

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For a limited time, Sticks and Stones is offering buy one, get one 50% off as well as free shipping. And they are giving away one keepsake up to a $200 value. "Like" Sticks and Stones on Facebook HERE (if you have a Facebook), and mention in your comment that you did. Giveaway winner will be announced Monday.

Guess what we did tonight?

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Yup. Tree is up and fire is crackling. Movie is a' rollin'...more to come.

Happy Holiday Weekending!

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chantelle said...

Hi Kelle! I have been reading your blog for a while and I am not one to leave a comment,but I have to say I am in love:) My 9 year old daughter and I read it together sometimes and She is in love with Nella and Lainey! Its funny because I saw that half full glass in a catalogue and instantly thought of you.I love that you have that.It makes me happy:) Thank you for sharing your family and your life with us.We are so grateful.You and your family are etched on my heart forever.

Love Chantelle :)

Gina said...

I liked Sticks and Stones on FB. Their stuff is awesome!

Erin Moore said...

I liked Sticks and Stones! Would love to have my girls names on their walls just like you have Nella and Lainey! Happy Thanksgiving!

Zeller Family said...

Love the new photo art. HAppy Thanksgiving to you and your family and I like Sticks and Stones on FB! :)

Nicole said...

I love the picture of your Christmas tree lights with the fireplace at the end! Perfect for getting ready for the holidays and enjoying family! Oh...and I "liked it" on FB! :)

Daina said...

Looks like a wonderful holiday! I love the idea of pajama breakfasts with friends. We went to the parade this year in NYC, and had pajamas on the rest of the day :)

I liked Sticks and Stones on Facebook; what a great sponsor!

Daina
http://daina-newyorkstateofmind.blogspot.com/

Becky said...

I liked Sticks and Stones, what an awesome giveaway :) Our tree is up, too!

kis4s said...

Thank you for the gift idea! Just crossed of the 'rents and the inlaws from the "what the heck to get" list.

Just "liked" Sticks & Stones on FB.

;o) Alison

texasmacks said...

So much to be grateful this year. LOVE LOVE that wine glass, please do share!

I "liked" stick and stones

stephanie c. said...

Nella's waving :) my babies r coughing too!! The tree is going up today!! Love to u all! Liked it on my fb :)

Megan Miller said...

I liked Sticks and Stones on Facebook. What a beautiful Thanksgiving. Your fire looks so inviting! The girls look so precious as normal.

Emily said...

LOVE the glass half full! What a fantastic recap of Thanksgiving!

(Also, put me in for the drawing. I did the requirements. :) Love those of Lainey and Nella!)

Mama Marchand said...

What a wonderful tradition for Thanksgiving! :) I love that you didn't clean up the pancake splatterings on the wall - it's festive!

P.S. I "liked" Sticks and Stones on Facebook. I also really like them in general. :)

CP said...

I "like" Sticks and Stones on FB, love your pictures!

Kimberly said...

Do you all just wake up and look that beautiful?! Seriously, you have the most beautiful and happy family!

nancie kay said...

great post! love that picture of sweet nella waving by the fire...
all your thanksgiving pics are beautiful..all of them are full of warmth and love..
i 'liked' sticks and stones' on facebook!

MarieCri said...

LOVE the picture of Nella waving hello!!! She's such a happy baby!!!

SkittleSkattle said...

I liked it!

Barbara said...

Liked Sticks and Stones on Facebook Glad you had a nice Thanksgiving!

Nicole said...

So so excited the holidays are finally here! I've had my tree up and lit (sans ornaments..) for 2 weeks, lol!! We even got a dusting of snow this morning, squeeee!!

Happy Holidays pal!

..liked sticks and stones :)

Oh, and good luck with the blueberry splatter!!

Lindsey said...

I "like"-d Sticks and Stones on Facebook! What a sweet idea for a gift. Happy holidays to you and yours.

Eva Marie said...

liked and happy holiday weekend :)

merlin said...

Oh, please, the half-full glass, the top half, the best half no less, I NEED one of those.
Please do tell from whence it came.

Amy said...

Love the alphabet art (and "like" it on FB)! Where is the half-full glass from??? I NEED one! :)

Jennifer said...

I do "like" and love those pictures!

rae said...

Oh my goodness reading your stories, along with the photos and music always puts a smile on my face! I love your "half full" glass. And super love the Sticks and Stones! What a great idea, I "liked" them. And so, I hope they "like" me back. Also I a Bradley Natural Childbirth educator in the making and put your blog on my resource list for students that have children with ds. You are a great inspiration for what a mother is and should be!

Kara said...

seriously ur girls are the cutest! I love all their faces they make.
-That glass--AMAZING!
-I love that he read the pages...so something my husband would do!

I liked them on fb

monty.chicken.love said...

Nella is so cute helping you in the kitchen! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Many blessings to you all

karlee said...

We put our tree up too. Cheers to enjoying the holidays!:)

Kristi said...

great giveaway...I "like" it on facebook =)

Ali's Mom said...

Well said Poppa! We all can find all the blessings we have - we just need to look for them. Your family I'm sure counts you at the top of their list.

Jess said...

I love Sticks and Stones and I have now liked them on FB. Thank you for sharing your life. I love your glass it's amazing!

AnnaLeigh85 said...

Looked like a beautiful thanksgiving! Apple pie looked like it turned out yummy! I have "Liked" the page.

Lynn said...

That half full glass is SO cool!

And having a Thanksgiving breakfast in p.j's with friends......well......I must do that too!!! So fun.

P.S. What an awesome collage from Sticks and Stones. We are always looking for things like that in everyday life. Very cool to put those items together to spell names of those we love. THanks for the link!

Rojas Family said...

My boys have that cough right along with running noses. Must be something in the air. I love your glass. So cute and so clever. Where is it from? I also "liked" Sticks and Stones on FB. Those pics are awesome.

Vanessa said...

Love the glass, it is perfect! Glad you had such a fabulous Thanksgiving. I liked them and love the idea of the letter photos!

Amy said...

I like them on facebook, and I love your pictures!!!
agrip76@aol.com

Stef said...

I love that Brett read the W page on Thanksgiving! Daddy's are good at imparting that knowledge we otherwise would be too lazy to get :)
My husband always seems to know little tidbits of things that leave my head swirling.... "how did you know that? Do you read the encyclopedia in your spare time?" :) And I love how it leaves our little kids thinking "daddy know everything!"

Happy Thanksgiving! Sorry the girls are sick. My babe still has that yucky stuffed up nose and lingering cold :(
Get well soon!

The Hall Family said...

I "liked" them on Facebook and I really do like them, so cool!

Jenny said...

I SO liked them on FB:) Love taking a break to look into your little slice of heaven...your girls are beautiful!

Brenda said...

I liked sticks and stones on FB. Have a great weekend!

Brenda said...

I liked sticks and stones on FB.

Megan said...

I love the picture of the sweet little hand on (I'm assuming) her Daddy's. :)

And I liked Sticks and Stones.

Jennifer Callahan said...

I love the glass! I would really like one of the keepsakes for my new family.

Melissa Scotti said...

I "like" Sticks and Stones...always looking for creative gift ideas...THANKS!

stacy said...

So glad you had such a wonderful Thanksgiving. Your littles are adorable! Sticks and Stones look pretty cool. I liked them on Facebook. :)

Linda MG in Soquel, CA said...

To LIBTENNEY - I, too, lust after Kelle's home. Our is very very teeny and always has something to fix, but we love our humble teeny home. KELLE - LOVE the "glass half full" ! Poppa Rik, as always, love your comment ~

LLB said...

I sure do like Sticks and Stones and I let it be known on FB! :) Thanks for sharing.

Ellie said...

Liking sticks and stones myself, we too have one like that...its our last name, never thought to do the girls! Also, Happy THANKSgiving to you Kelle

Donna S. said...

Kelle, I love your blog and have been following it since the birth of Nella. Found you through Heidi....I am a good friend of her mom-in-law Linnie. Love your thoughts....photos...energy and emotion.
Sticks and Stones is awesome....been wanting to get one for my home.
Have a wonderful holiday season!
Donna

Donna S. said...

Kelle, I love your blog and have been following it since the birth of Nella. Found you through Heidi....I am a good friend of her mom-in-law Linnie. Love your thoughts....photos...energy and emotion.
Sticks and Stones is awesome....been wanting to get one for my home.
Have a wonderful holiday season!
Donna

Donna S. said...

Kelle, I love your blog and have been following it since the birth of Nella. Found you through Heidi....I am a good friend of her mom-in-law Linnie. Love your thoughts....photos...energy and emotion.
Sticks and Stones is awesome....been wanting to get one for my home.
Have a wonderful holiday season!
Donna

loanesay said...

Liked 'em on facebook. :)

Jenna Leigh said...

I love the glass half full glass! That's awesome & I totally want one! & the picture of miss Nella waving, PRICELESS! Happy 1st Thanksgiving from my little one to yours! Its wonderful to see each year how blessed your family is especially when there are new little faces!

I "liked" sticks & stones!

Elizabeth said...

I love seeing Nella wave! I liked Sticks and Stones...because I like Sticks and Stones! Clever name and clever idea.

smoy said...

I liked Sticks and Stones on FB and I like them enough to now go shopping! And I love your pictures!

Kelsi said...

I liked Sticks and Stones on facebook.

And I LOVE your blog. Thank you so much for sharing. You inpire me to try harder, do more, and simply be a better person. Thanks again!

Andrea said...

Little Bee is absolutely gorgeous! She's growing up before our very eyes :)

A pajama breakfast...NOW that's that I call FAB!

And your Dad was with you...sweet!

Enjoy this season of beauty, peace and miracles :)
xxx

libby (schaafsma) ryder said...

kelle. where did u buy nellas headband with the grey fabric? i need to order one. thanks

KWQR said...

It's a toss up really... which Nella shot I love more... that little wave or helping make apple pie. Have to go with the wave... little yellow bit of wonder! Looks like your celebration was a beautiful one. Love the morning pj breakfast tradition too.
Happy weekend.
xo
kate
p.s. Sticks & stones are "liked" on FB

Just the 3 of Us said...

I love Sticks and Stones but have never ordered one...I would really love one. I liked them on FB.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your beautiful family.

Just the 3 of Us said...

I love Sticks and Stones but have never ordered one...I would really love one. I liked them on FB.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your beautiful family.

Dawn said...

I liked Sticks & Stones on FB. I have been looking for a piece like that for so long!!

erin said...

i "liked" it! and am still loving everyone of your posts! we're fighting colds here in illinois too...

erin said...

i "liked" it! and am still loving everyone of your posts! we're fighting colds here in illinois too...

Karrie said...

Kelle, love your blog. Thanks for sahring your family, heart, and creativity with us. God Bless.

PS. I "liked" Sticks and Stones on FB. I have been wanting one of those pieces of artwork for a LONG time. I hope I win!!!! ;0)

Amy said...

Happy Thanksgiving to your family! I love stick and stones and I "liked" their FB page :)

tousigkm said...

I think the picture of Nella waving from the fireplace is the best one yet! And where did you find the glass half-full?? I "Like"d Sticks and Stones on Facebook. Their work is beautiful. Happy holidays, Kelle & family!

Rhonda said...

LOVE the sticks and stones!!! How cute!! Liked them on FB too :)

Your glass is Wonderful!!!

You have so much to be Thankful for Kelle Hampton!!

Have a great weekend!

Lisa (DanielsMommy) said...

Pick me :)...I 'liked' it on FB :)

Katie said...

I liked 'em on facebook!

and I looooove this blog!

Happy Holidays!

Jessica said...

I "liked" Sticks and Stones on Facebook!

AshleyRichelle said...

I LOVE Sticks and Stones!!! I 'liked' them on FB too!!

Please share where you got the awesome cup!!!!

Happy Holidays to your perfect family!!!!

Robyn Sue said...

liked Sticks and Stones on FB! I love your blog. I check it often and love that you give us such a raw and honest look into your sweet family and life!!! Hope you had an amazing Thanksgiving!!! Hug those beautiful girls extra tight!!

2lil_princes said...

I love your Thanksgiving pajama breakfast! Looks like a lot of fun...and comfy too! :)

I love the Sticks and Stones too!
I also "liked" them on Facebook! :)

Sasha said...

I "like" sticks and stones, but I LOVE those half full glasses!

Sara said...

What a wonderful day! Love your wine glass - a great reminder that our glasses are ALWAYS half full! :)

And what neat art Sticks and Stones has - I've been eyeing those for quite a while now. I "liked" them on Facebook also - fingers crossed! Enjoy the rest of your holiday weekend, Kelle!

Lexi said...

Christmas lights looked awesome in the last picture! I love the name pictures or whatever you want to call them! I've wanted one for the longest time!
xoxox
Lexi!

aackles said...

I remember several entries back that you said "she's waving... really she is." Well Nella is definitely waving now. Still waiting to build our fire. ..)

Judy said...

I liked em on FB!

Judy W in MI

Anna Ruth said...

The picture of Nella waving is just precious. I'm so glad you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Cheryl888 said...

I "liked" Sticks and Stones on FB. Happy Thanksgiving!

Jaimie Lynn said...

I looove those art pieces! Definitely "liked" it on Facebook

Tara n Mike said...

I liked Sticks and Stones on FB... love the idea. Lovely Thanksgiving!

Courtney said...

Happy thanksgiving!!

I was planning on ordering something from Sticks and Stones for my husband for Christmas! So beautiful! :)

Rebekah said...

Happy thanksgiving!! Love the glass! where did you find that? and Nella's little wave is soo adorable!

I "liked" S&S on Facebook:) Such a neat idea!

Heather said...

I love the glass!! Looks like you had a blessed Thanksgiving. We did too, lots of smiles and memories made :) I liked sticks and stones on facebook!

Jennifer Horner said...

I just posted a "like" for Sticks and Stones. So cute, especially for the kid's room. I'm so thankful this past Thanksgiving for my sweet little family. My Vivian who has Ds has been signing up a storm lately and saying the words right along with it. Get ready for the waterworks when that happens with Nella! She's 2 1/2 and her brother was born pretty close to Nella on 1/16. Can't believe they are going to be 1!!! I need to start thinking of a place to have Tommy's party since our apartment is too small here in San Francisco. Have happy, wonderful holidays! Whenever I get a break from the kids I like to snuggle up and read more of your yummy blog!

johanna said...

Ladies, they have the half full glass on amazon here in the uk so probably do there too :D

ErinP1390 said...

What a beautiful family! I love your breakfast tradition.. I'm going to start that with my family :)

I liked S&S on FB.. how cute!!

Cathy said...

I would love to have the sticks and stones for my boys! I liked them on FB!

Ashley said...

Happy Thanksgiving! Looks like it was a wonderful day.
Liked Sticks and Stones :)

Erika said...

Your girls are so sweet and that Nella is just yummy! Thanks for sharing more pictures and Sticks and Stones -- I'm a super FB fan now!

Rik said...

Uhhh, excuse me, but the hand with Lainey's as we rolled out pie dough was mine...hee hee. And we personified the dough and even made it squeal when we pressed the cookie cutters into it and cut out our shapes to sprinkle with cinnamon sugar before baking them. Yes, it was sort of pie dough sado-masacism...but Lainey seemed to enjoy it. Funny, this little girl who has such compassion for every living creature does not seem to mind our cut ups with dough--or maybe it was just my very entertaining and convincing voice-thrown shrieks!

J said...

Hope you had a happy thanksgiving! I like Sticks&Stones on facebook. They are actually from my area.

Jen said...

Lovin' that Nella greeting in front of the fire, too sweet in those bee jammies. I've been dying to order one of those name art photos with our last name...it's actually on my Christmas list, I'm asking the hubby for it. So I liked 'em on facebook and maybe hubby will get lucky and not have to buy me a present after all?? :)

Jordan Crockford said...

Liking has been done.

Hope you all had a fabulous Thanksgiving and I adore that glass!

Izzard Family Blog said...

gobble! gobble! loved this post and those mittens on the mantle! cute! "liked" sticks and stones on FB! happy holidays!

emboogie said...

I like Sticks and Stones! Such a creative idea : ) Id love to have one in my home.
-Em

PhotoPuddle said...

Wonderful pictures as always. And I really love that Half Full glass!

A said...

I "liked" Sticks and Stones on FB. I told my husband I have something I want to add to my Xmas list:-) Hope the girls feel better soon, that cough is going around our house too.

Molly306 said...

Those are so cool! I liked them on Facebook!!!

Jennilynn said...

I love that glass too- please let us know where you got them! I also "liked" sticks and stones! My husband wants one for our new mantel!

Tommy's Mommy said...

LURVE this!

Roksalanna said...

Hi Kelle,
That is such a beautiful picture of the gorgeous Nella waving!
I think it's lovely the way Brett did his research to tell the kids about Thanksgiving. What a great Dad!
Nice to see Poppa Rik enjoying time with Lainey and Nella.

enpleinsoleil said...

I liked Sticks and Stones on FB!

ha ha ha... I almost typed "licked" by accident.

Elizabeth said...

wow, in that second picture Nella looks JUST like Lainey!

Kelly said...

I was just looking at a website that makes those letter photos today! So cool!

Kelly said...

I was just looking at a website that makes those letter photos today! So cool!

Jones Family said...

I liked them on facebook.
Great idea, I would like to see my ordinary name jazzed up with ordinary things :)

Nancy said...

I liked sticks and stones on facebook...such fun pictures!

Melissa said...

I "loved" Sticks and stones on facebook... those are beautiful!

Abby said...

I really relate, to " tired, full, and happy" oh ya, and a heavy cough too..Poor girls! I'm feeling for them in spirit. I liked Sticks and Stones on facebook. Have a rested weekend!

Jeanne said...

Again, great photos!!!! I just can't stop thinking about that little hand (Lainey) on top of Brent (maybe?) hand! That is so sweet and so soft and so special. That photo really spoke to me!

Julia said...

I "liked" Sticks and Stones on FB. What a beautiful Christmas present that would make for my husband. I love it!

Hope your littles feel better.

Laura said...

I left you a comment earlier and I must have done something wrong because now it's gone.
Anyway, LOVE your photos and your heart.
I especially love the one of Nella in the little hat and the white dress in front of the quilt. So beautiful.
I like Stick & Stones on facebook, too - such an exceptional idea.
I am thank-full too - for my family, all of our blessings.
Happy day!

Nichole said...

Those keepsakes are awesome! I "like" them on facebook.

Traveling Gnome said...

I too 'liked' sticks and stones. How creative. Why can't I think of something so creative. It really is beautiful!

Marianne said...

I "liked" Sticks and Stones on FB.

But I loved Nella in front of the fire and Lainey with her pearls and long stemmed glass!

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Ingrid said...

love you, love your little blog and love sticks and stones :-)

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Ingrid said...

like you, like your little blog and I like sticks and stones on FB!!

Sarah said...

Looks like another wonderful holiday. Sorry to hear that the girls are sick. I liked Sticks and Stones on FB. Their creations are beautiful!

ashley said...

Thank You, Kelle. x

ashley said...

Thank You, Kelle. x

Miranda said...

I love that you put your tree up! I just finished putting mine up with my boys. I "liked" Sticks and Stones! I love thier art!

motherof3 said...

I liked Sticks and Stones on FB. Andrea sullivanak@yahoo.com

JD said...

I'm happy you had a wonderful holidays...your pictures are so full of LOVE...moments...feeling. I just want to come over! I can bring wine! haha

X's & O's from rainy Oregon!
JD

Natalia Jean Sansosti said...

Happy Thanksgiving, Kelle!

I couldn't agree more with the sentiments of your 11/24 post about the true, spontaneous moments of gratitude and I think that's what I love most about your blog. It's there in every post - the savoring of that which makes life most flavorful. Thank you for sharing that with the world and, in so doing, prompting us to be a little more thankful for all that we have each and every day!

Two things:

1) I like (love!) Sticks-n-Stones - having been wanting one of those name keepsakes for my daughter... which brings me to...

2) Our baby girls are just a few weeks apart in age (my Natalia arrived 2/8/10) and soooo many pics of your Nella make me think of my Nattie. I often tell Nattie about Nella and Lainey's exploits after reading your blog, and I practically feel like you are some extended portion of our family. Hope that comes off in a sweet way, not a stalker way. ;-)

Cheers! (And best wishes for kids without coughs ASAP)

Jenine (and Nattie)

Jessica said...

i love the pajama thanksgiving breakfast idea!! we unknowingly had one this thanksgiving with my family!! i cooked a big, hearty breakfast!!

fan of sticks & stones on fb!

Paytonsmommy said...

I liked Sticks and Stones - What amazing pieces of art - I love it! So glad you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Brittany said...

love the glass as well! you're gonna have to tell us where you got it! ;)
& I "liked" Sticks and Stones on Facebook! :):) wish me luck! I want to win!!

Ananda said...

Love it!

Carolyn said...

I "liked" the facebook page. I LOVE the idea of a Thanksgiving morning pajama breakfast. What a great way to start out the day.

ChanaBanana said...

I'm in LOVE with the name art. Liked them on facebook:)

Jenny said...

I liked sticks and stones!! What a beautiful idea!

carol said...

Perfect holiday...Perfect family.

I liked Sticks and Stones on FB for my Perfect grandson.

Carol from SW MI

Lisa Coleman Boutilier said...

Kelle I need to know where that glass came from!!!!

I love your thanksgiving! I'm going to throw a Christmas pj breakfast for sure!

Jillaine said...

I am so jealous that Lainey looks so lovey to Nella. My Nathan is amazing - except when it comes to his sister - he is a wretched, jealous child to her (and she is such a sweet thing she loves him even more!). And, also, I liked Sticks and Stones on FB. Very cool. I want one and if I don't win, I may have to try it on my own.....

Kara said...

Glad to hear that your Thanksgiving was a success! Here comes Christmas...!

I ran over to Sticks and Stones' Facebook page and liked it, because if there are two things I love it's good photography and the last name I share with my handsome husband! I wish I could snag one of these for everyone I know.

Aly said...

That glass is awesome! I definitely need one of those.

I "liked" Sticks and Stones on facebook.

Richard, Kristin, Kassaundra, <br>+ 1 due April 4, 2011 said...

Where did you get the "Half Full" glass?! It's marvelous. I "liked" sticks and stones on FB. Love the art they create.

Melissa said...

Hope your girls are feeling better soon :) I just love the pj breakfast party! How fun, especially w/ Mimosa!
What a fab idea of the letter photography! I 'liked' them on fb and love the chance to win! Here's to a glass half full!

Amy said...

I love the Sticks and Stones art! I have this with our last name, but never thought of doing it with my girls' first names. What a great idea. And we are doing the same thing - chilling with our tree up and a fire blazing. Love it.

Oh, and I "liked" Sticks and Stones on FB.

SamD said...

I just have to say I love the photo of Nella waving! Hi sweet Nella! :) It sounds like you all had a wondeful Thanksgiving!!! I just love this time of year too!!! I also love the Sticks and Stones artwork. What a neat idea! I hit the "like" button on FB! Thanks for having all of these awesome giveaways too! :)

Statemas said...

LIKE Sticks and Stones!

And, I love your half full glass. Where did you get that?

Amie said...

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in Florida!

I "liked" Sticks and Stones on FB. Very cool! I would love my own!

Can't wait to see the Christmas decor!

Liz said...

Love it... My favorite picture is def the tree.. We are putting ours up on sunday then we are having a csection on Wed oh my gosh I am having a baby in 4 days...

Jenny said...

Love the glass, where's it from? The pictures are beautiful and it looks like your celebration was wonderful.

Emily said...

I like sticks and stones on fb!!!

amymoe said...

love, love, love your glass. That is the motto of my life. seriously.

Also, love the sticks and stones art. I have seen them before and have tried to emulate that in my own photography, but have always come up short missing something. Their work is fabulous!

I also love the tradition of the pajama breakfast. great idea!

also, just want to let you know, when I feel slightly embarrased to be taking so many pictures at family functions and other events, even not significant ones (in others' eyes), I think of your blog and how beautifully you are able to showcase parts of your life so much better through photography. when I think of that, I just keep snapping away.

sarahmarie0730 said...

Beautiful pictures!

I am so thankful to have found you and your wonderful blog. Happy Thanksgiving:)

PS. Friended Sticks and Stones...I love those pictures!!!!!

Kay said...

Love your "half full" glass! Like Sticks and Stones on FB! Love the pictures of beautiful Nella!

thekastens said...

LOVE your blog...and LIKE Sticks on Stones on Facebook. Thanks for capturing life in words the way I wish I could.

yourpicturemadeperfect said...

Our tree is up now also! And I "liked" your new artwork!

rachel1219 said...

Liked S&S on Facebook, they are beautiful! And that glss is amazing, I need to know where you got it!

Lori McPherson said...

Sticks and Stones has been "liked" by Lori Beth McPherson!!

Happy Thanksgiving, Hampton Family! Thank you for shining your light on the McPherson Family all year long!

mamipdx said...

i like them on facebook (wren nelson)
we also decorated for christmas! i can't wait!
shenais
divertida@fastmail.fm

LaurenJo said...

"liked" the page on facebook. What a creative idea!
Thanks for sharing your story...your words are captiving and your photos are inspiring.

Mama Parks said...

Awe Nella and Colbie have the same jammies! Love them. Glad you had a wonderful Holiday with your family. As always, thank you for sharing your life with us. Lainey and Nella are gorgeous as is your entire family.

Sandy said...

where did you get your glass? it rocks
i love nella's hat against the quilt, especially with her beautiful eyes (because they are so gorgeous and so full of some kind of wisdom-joy that it always makes me smile to see them).

Anna Weston said...

a) Liked....those letters are absolutely awesome.

b) Where did you get your glass?!?!

CJakubowski said...

Love that glass! And I "liked" sticks and stones!!!

Rachel said...

.....And you DID do colorful lights! THe smiles on your faces say it all.

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GraceesMommy said...

Happy Thanksgiving friend. I just love that when I come to your blog I am never disappointed..I am either smiling or grabbing tissues. Nella waiving..Lainey feeding her..Poppa and Lainey's hand..blueberry stains on the wall..all add up to one big smile!

You know in the world of blogging I have seen some sites that are full of sarcasm, hate, envy and just straight out cruel..just read one tonight..I am ever so grateful that they are so few and that I am seeing a growth spurt in the "Life is good" blogs and I think your blog has so much to do with it. So I for one am thankful that you are paving the way and making it cool to be happy in a world that sometimes looks down on those of us who do not want to drink from the glass of "half empty." ♥

ps...I liked the link on fb.

Ellie said...

That glass is wonderful! I liked sticks and stones too!

Keri said...

Nella is absolutely ADORABLE! Especially in that pic of her waving...what a sweetheart! And what a great giveaway! I really, really hope I win! =D

Keri said...

I clicked on LIKE over at Sticks and Stones! Woot!

txkerri said...

Love your pics! Great as always!
I "liked" Sticks and Stones. Great work they do. I would love to have one of those for each one of my kids :-) May need a small loan. Haha!

Sneaker Teacher said...

I liked Sticks and Stones on facebook. Their art is SO cool!

KT

Julie said...

My girlfriend has a "sticks and stones" piece of art in her home and i've always admired it! I liked it on Facebook and would love to win - money is short these days what with being out of work to buy art, but I love a beautiful home! Thanks for your blog - I look forward to your posts each day. Such a delight to read. :-)
Happy Holidays!

Farmgirl Paints said...

Your headbands are so adorable. Have you mentioned where you get them? I want one:) Lovin' the pic of Nella waving. Looks like a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration. My neice wants one of those Sticks and Stones pictures really bad. She's going to go gaga when she sees this.

The Hungry Wife said...

It looks like you guys have a great Thanksgiving! I love Sticks and Stones, their work is beautiful!

Misty Sedehi said...

I liked Sticks and Stones!

I love the picture of Nella in the multi-colored knit hat!!! Hope the girls feel better quick!

Jen Worms said...

Love the glass-half-full glass...so perfect. I "liked" sticks and stones on fb!

Andrea said...

I am so excited about the "Sticks and Stones" art!! I just bought a piece last night that said "Dream" and I'm completely in love with it! I've never heard of it before or saw anything like it, but I am hooked!!

Lynn said...

Thanks for sharing your Thanksgiving day. My kids are jealous that you already have your tree up!
I liked Sticks & Stones on FB. In case I don't win I'm going to start looking for letters to photograph - such a fun idea!

won said...

I liked Sticks and Stones on Facebook.

Thank you.

McMel said...

i got my little boy the same sweater outfit that nella is wearing- i can't wait to put it on him and snuggle him! she looks so snuggly in hers too!

Natalie said...

I liked Sticks and Stones! :)

Life with Kaishon said...

A Thanksgiving breakfast! I LOVE that : ) You have the best ideas! And that glass? Best. Thing. Ever : )

Jennifer (Green) Sundquist said...

That half full glass is awesome! Please post where you got it from. I liked Sticks and Stones on fb. They make beautiful stuff :)

Angela said...

I have to say your girls and the boys are so very lucky to have poppa. I look forward to seeing his presence in your pictures. My favorite....he is ever so carefully painting Lainey's toes. Makes me a bit envious & sad for my boys. Our parents teach us about parenting, though we tend to forget lessons in grandparenting also come from them. Its worrisome, my boys have 4 living granparents and they dont even know it. I am overcome how that one picture has inspired and given me such a lesson.....though a few years off. The picture captured such grace and patience, your teaching those of us poppa that are otherwise grandparent-less. Don't even get me started about 3 generations riding the NYC subway together.

kate said...

Like? Oh, no! This is LOVE! How beautiful!

Shelley said...

You are definitely blessed abundantly by our good Lord. Your girls are precious and perfect.

Bennett Family said...

Not only did I just order some sweet capes for my 4 little ones, I also LIKED Sticks and Stones and cant wait to add their art to my fron entryway!

Fresh Mommy said...

PERFECT!! Such a family filled holiday. :) Oh and I 'liked' on Facebook!

Claire said...

I "liked" on Facebook. I LOVE the Sticks and Stones artwork. So beautiful!!

Nicole {PinkDesign} said...

I love the name art signs for Lainey and Nella. I liked Sticks and Stones on Facebook and would love to add such an original piece of art to my daughter's room!

kwistytoodles said...

Hope your girls are feeling better real soon! Look forward to see photos of your Christmas tree :)

Lola said...

Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Love this holiday, love your post, love that is the beginning of the HOLIDAYS!!!!! Christmas!!!!

Love Sticks and stones. Sienna's name will look so cool on our hallway.
Thanks.

Vero Lamas said...

I really really "liked" it on facebook!

Huddyma said...

Oh I bet Lainey just had a ball playing with an older boy! My little ones just got to play with their older cousins for a few days and they were and are still blissed out!

I liked S&S on facebook too. ;)

Brighton said...

More than like....LOVE!!

Bonnie said...

It looks like you had a great Thanksgiving! Enjoy your family while they are there :)

Cathy W said...

I love your pj idea! What a great way to kick off an amazing season. Where did those glasses come from? Need some of those from Santa.

(I liked Sticks and Stones on FB)

AussieMum said...

I love that vino glass!! wherever did you get it?
The letters from Sticks and Stones are way too cool, I'm off to like them on facebook and if I don't win I'm going to have to order some :)

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