P. had to work the day after Thanksgiving this year so we weren't able to go anywhere for very long. So, like we did on Easter, we met my in-laws, brother-in-law, niece and nephew at the casino. We ate a lot at the buffet then played some games. P. lost at craps, I won ($7) at video blackjack and Pete played in the kids arcade and came home with some fun little souvenir toys. Jamie slept or hung out with me or Omi. It was all around a good day but I look forward to spending a holiday at a home instead of in a smoke filled casino.
What am I thankful for? Gosh, so much. Where do I start? First I am thankful for happy, healthy children. I spent time in the hospital the other day for tests on Jamie's bowel and saw so many sick children. They looked so tired and weak and I cried tears of sadness but thankfulness that they were not mine. I am thankful for my husband and best friend P. I am thankful P. has a good job and I can stay home with our kids. I am thankful that most days there is nothing I desperately need or want. I am warm in my house, have food (lots of food) in my tummy and a nice, safe car to drive. There are things I want or dream of someday. I have plans for our future and they are different than where we are at now. But if things stayed they way they are now I would have nothing to complain about. I am thankful for little things. Jamie's curls on top of her head. Pete little naked bottom running towards me after a bath. My new sweater that is actually the new style this winter. Bottled Starbucks Mocha Frappuccinos. Hot showers on a cold day. Days of Our Lives while the babies are napping. And a first snow that held off until the 4th of December. I will leave that for another post. :)
I will keep the things I want changed in my prayers and God will take care of them in time. God is so good. What are you thankful for?
Pictures of Thanksgiving at Soaring Eagle Casino in Mt. Pleasant, MI.
At the buffet.
Jamie in the bathroom for a changing. 
First Thanksgiving all of us.
Arcade fun.
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