Thanksies: Because Every Word Has “ies” on the End of It Now
Posted by brittanydyan on November 28, 2011
Thank you God for speedy travels on highway 95 today. Will and I set our expectations about as low as possible for our Thanksgiving road trip with almost 11-month-old Nola. You see, our girl is a city baby. She loves a stroller ride, tolerates a car ride across town, but gets antsy (read: whining, crying, general discontent) after 20 minutes in the back seat of the ol’ Solara. But, to our surprise, she did really well. Remember, our expectations were quite low. We made great travel time and Nola held it together for most of the 5 to 6 hour trips to and from Durham, North Carolina.
I have much more to be thankful for, of course. I took some time off this week and had the opportunity to focus on the many wonderful gifts in my life. This was pretty refreshing since I’ve spent much of the last few months being anxious about things that I want to happen. So here goes; a short list for you.
I’m thankful for my husband, Will who is a great partner and father. I’m thankful for a healthy child who brings me joy that I could not have imagined this time last year. I’m thankful for family members who provide a network of support for the three of us. I’m thankful for time with friends that lifts me up out of some tough places. I’m thankful for a church that is for fallen people and encourages me in my faith journey. I’m thankful for a God who created me and loves me.
Here are some pictures from the week. It was a lot of fun.
David carefully and quietly formulates a game plan for his first Thanksgiving plate.
Our Thanksgiving meal consisted of mostly the traditional with a pinch of the creative.
Nola is not too impressed that green beans is a holiday staple.
Visits with Gigi normally include new books and toys.
It's not a Bramlett get-together without some laughs and good conversation.
Nola begins her day with a book.
Brittany hopes to catch Coach K's eye with her perfect jump shot in front of his Escalade.
Nola gets all Three Stooges on Papa Dan. Nyuck, nyuck, nyuck!
Little girl, big man.
Brittany happily agrees that any college football field with a surrounding track should never be taken too seriously.
I concur ... This is pretty sound construction.
A quiet moment in Duke Chapel.
Baby steps around the Bryan Center.
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