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.
Hot coffee and blueberry pancakes, a morning fire and mimosas that got refilled more than they should.
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...
With kitchen prepping...
The arrival of ones we love...
And Cheers to a rich, happy day.
He did read the Wikipedia pages, by the way, and everyone is now a Thanksgiving scholar. Thank you, Brett.
My glass says it all, Baby.
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!)
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?
Yup. Tree is up and fire is crackling. Movie is a' rollin'...more to come.
Happy Holiday Weekending!
Friday, November 26, 2010
Thanksgiving
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«Oldest ‹Older 401 – 471 of 471We just updated our little livingroom downstairs, this would be a perfect finishing touch! I "liked" them on FB!
I liked sticks and stones...those pics are SO cool!
LOVE your half full cup.
We got our tree up too, love it!!
xo
Yes, Nella waves...and seems to know even when the wave is the appropriate salutation. The other night, I took her on a walk and put her to sleep on the way around the block. Returning, I gently placed her in her bed and patted her just a bit to assure she was still deep in Slumberland. Well, it wasn't but five minutes that we heard her and when Kelle brought her back into the awakened world in the living room, she, without even the trace of a smile, just waved and waved, as if to say "...'member me? I'm back!"
Love the name frames! Liked them on FB.
rik,
" member me , im back"!
that was too sweet for words.
stop makin me cry.
justin kiddin, go on and make me cry.
there is nuthin more precouis then the memories were makin with our grandbabies.
drip drip
my tears
but my face is smilin!
liked the sticks and stones facebook page, love the glass definitely a positive outlook!
We had a very sad Thanksgiving in our family this year. We went on a family vacation to Marco Island (near you Kelle!!). Included on the trip were my Husband and our two daughters, my husband's parents, his Grandparents (both 80 and both in Fabulous shape) and his aunt. However, on Tuesday morning his beautiful, sweet, and loving Grandmother had a massive stoke and passed away. It was definitely not the way we all imagined our vacation in paradise would turn out. We do, however, find comfort in the fact that she LOVED Marco Island and the Monday before she passed was spent surrounded by those who loved her most in a beautiful home in a beautiful place.
Thank you for your beautiful post and the reminder of the "glass half full" mentality. Even though it's easy for us to be sad, we have to try to remember all of the happy times with Grandma and celebrate her wonderful and long life. She would want it that way:-)
Joy
That is an awesome glass!!!! And that pie looked so yummy!
Beautiful! Loved the Wikipedia! haha! :D
I love the pj breakfast with friends--we've got to do that! My kids would love it. Thanks for sharing your sweet photos and your lovely day!
Love these pictures!
OOps, I didnt see the like them on facebook - just did it!
Sounds like a lot to be thankful for this year! I liked Sticks and Stones on FB. That would make an awesome addition to the display of photos at my upcoming wedding and would be something great to hang in our living room with my new last name!
Love the first pic of Nella waving @ the camera. She is getting so big. And you with her on the counter, you are so patient with them. And the one with her hand on Brett's hand is breathtaking.
Thanks as always for sharing your family with us.
I love your blog and your perspective on life-very refreshing! I "liked" Sticks and Stones on FB :)
That wall art is amazing. I liked it on Facebook, and I'd LOVE to get one for my nephew-to-be's nursery. And as always, thanks for the grace and inspiration; it's always a peaceful joy to catch up here.
Lovely pictures!
You've captured the sentiment of Thanksgiving perfectly....
Blessings,
Rachel
To JOYKERNS: I am so sorry for your loss. Yes, surely not the way you envisioned your vacation. take care~ I "liked" sticks and stones on facebook
I "liked" Sticks and Stones on Facebook! I absolutely LOVE that idea. I need to get some for my kids.
Joy...if heaven had a waiting room from which you might catch a glimpse of the beauty waiting behind the doors, Marco Island just might suffice. I am so sorry to hear your family reunion included a farewell--but what precious last sounds to still echo in her ears, the laughter and love of her family. You are in my heart...deep.
love the "half full" glass...i agree with u...it sure does say it all :)
i liked sticks and stones. i have been wanting one of those forever. also-- love your glass, where is it from!?!?
I 'liked' Sticks and Stones on FB.... what a perfect sponsor for your blog! Their creative original photography artwork suits you perfectly :)
I liked Sticks and Stones on Facebook. Very cute!
Love little Nella waving! Such sweet pictures Kelle!
I liked them on FB!
I don't know about you, but I am facing these holidays with a totally different 'air' than I have in the past. I too gave birth to a 'surprise' in January (1/6/10). My surprise was different; Patrick was born incredibly ill but after 120 days in the NICU, has overcome the most incredible obstacles and is on his way, thriving and smiling and laughing and keeping the rest of us with our priorities in better order.
Would you take a minute and peek at my blog?: http://dreamswishesansweredprayers.blogspot.com/ (You can Meet Patrick on 7/14/10 post).
I read your blog weekly and am inspired by your wit, your creativity and your outlook on life! I feel connected to you by our January babies!
Thank you for sharing....
I liked Sticks and Stones on Facebook. What lovely and fun art!
Love that glass. Love the beautiful keepsake. (and I now "like" Sticks & Stones, of course)
You make me want to decorate...
Kelle, there I was scrolling down your post when I stopped and let out an involuntary cry..... the photo of ?a grandfather holding Nella's face - something in that photo touched me deeply, love that you didn't put words to that photo because you are right it didn't need a THING said about it - and yet it sayes a thousand words - of love, protection, gentleness, caring, perfect and tender..... thankyou
emochicx@hotmail.com
I liked them on fb!
Linda and Rik,
Thank you deeply for your thoughts. They mean so much. And Rik...thank you for what you wrote. Just like Kelle, your way with words is very comforting and uplifting which is the reason I am a faithful follower of this blog.
Joy
Ahh its such a wonderful blessing to live near family members. I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
that artwork is off...the...hook!!! i am so ordering some of these for Christmas! and where are the half-full glasses from???
thank you!
Such clever artwork! I liked Sticks and Stones on facebook!
I love your glass! I also love sticks and stones. I am going to be adding this to my 10 month olds Christmas list.... she knows she wants it! :)
I liked Sticks and Stones on FB!
I liked Sticks and Stones on Facebook. It's a great idea and came at a perfect time because I'm currently looking for a original, personal Christmas present ideas, especially for my grandmother who lost her mother to congestive heart failure this month. The holidays are going to be extra hard this year so I am hoping to put a smile on her face with a memorable keepsake.
i love reading your blog and enjoy your music. i just heard a song that you may like. its called The Pen Story. check it out
i heart sticks and stones and LIKE them on FB :)
me 'liked' sticks and stones! your post drove away my monday blues :D I totally lol-ed at the photo of nella doing a little wave, and did a wave back at the computer screen -_- that picture is making its way onto my desktop for the week! Hi nella, much love! <3
I am LOVING the Sticks and Stones Art, as well as liking them on facebook!
I actually have already "liked" sticks and stones! :) I just like it even more now :) I look forward to reading your blog each day almost more than I look forward to watching Glee each Tuesday :)
I liked sticks and stones on FB, beautiful artwork!
Beautiful Thanksgiving...thank you so much for sharing. And I "liked" Sticks and Stones...absolutely awesome! I would love one for my daughter!
Love your blog! I "liked" sticks and stones on fb.
Love you, love your kids, love your photography. I loved all of your pictures, but the one of Nella in that cute white shirt made me pause. It's so sharp, and she's so darn cute! Anyway, A+. We're totally friends.
Oh, and I like the Sticks and Stones name thingies! I normally hate those things because I think they look cheesy, but those are really awesome. I'm going to check them out right now! And I liked them on Facebook. Because I'm a sucker for a contest.
Your Thanksgiving looks like it was wonderful.
We got snow here in Quebec this weekend, and I am now feeling in the Christmas spirit...an alphabet photo would be a great gift for my husband!!!
♥
Laurie in Terrebonne, QC, Canada
Oh...I forgot to mention that I liked Sticks and Stones on Facebook :)
Happy Thanksgiving, Kelle! LOVE the pajama breakfast with great friends. I might have to start that tradition here!
EJ, www.thesearemyreasons.blogspot.com
I love those pictures - and now I "like" Sticks and Stones, too! I may have just figured out what to get everyone for Christmas!
I love the name art. I have been eying one for a while and want to get them for gifts!!! I "liked" them on FB! Thank you for the link to order!!!
Ive been eyeing that glass for a month now.
http://www.fredflare.com/customer/product.php?productid=5632&cat=366
I think everytime I would use it I would smile :)
Looks like a great thanksgiving :) love the pj breakfast!
Tori
vrtheriot@gmail.com
I love the pic of Nella waving and smiling in front of the fireplace. Such a sweet angel face. PS. I "like"d the Sticks and Stones on FB and purchased two Christmas presents for my family... thanks for the recommendation :)
Beautiful Thanksgiving pictures! I "liked" Sticks and Stones on FB. Love!
Jill B (Overland Park, KS)
I love the glass for the wine! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
I love the glass for the wine! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
I 'liked' Sticks and Stones on facebook. And I LOVE their artwork! The coughs hit our house as well, and Saturday we rested from the parade in NYC, Black Friday Shopping, and lots of turkey - and no one dared change out of PJs all day! Best ever!
I "liked" sticks and stones on FB, i like your blog too!!
Looks like a wonderful, blessed holiday you had!
I "liked" on Facebook.
Beautiful post! Loved the Glass Half Full! I need to find one of those. I went and liked Sticks and Stones. Love their work!
Beautiful post! Loved the Glass Half Full! I need to find one of those. I went and liked Sticks and Stones. Love their work!
Me likey sticks and stones on Facebook. And me really like to be the winner.
Your thanksgiving looked beautiful and well informed! (Thanks to Wikipedia) Thank you for sharing! The sticks and stones pictures of Nella and Lainey's names are perfect. (I also liked them on facebook)
The pie looks like perfection!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! Sound like a perfectly wonderful day.
Love the half full glass. I also "liked" sticks and stones on fb. Love the idea of making words out of shapes!
I LOVE the glass half full! That's the best :)
I LOVE the glass half full! That's the best :)
dear Thankful,
3 things stand out as my favorites in this post: Lainey's dimpled smile, Nella's sweet hat and your yummy looking PIE.
love,
Always looking for things to be thankful for
in
NE
Loooove your sweet kids, beautiful photos and finally, the "half full" glass, too - googled it and found it for $11.99 at perpetualkid.com
http://www.perpetualkid.com/half-full-glass.aspx
Also fredflare.com has it for $14
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