Indian Summer

Yesterday was a beautiful, sunny, perfectly gorgeous 70-something degree day! Can you say, "Indian Summer"? We had the house completely opened up and Cory played outside in the leaves just about all day. Basically he came in to eat and nap! Today is the same temperature wise, just cloudy instead of sunny.

Things around here are starting to look up. I've had some health challenges lately and they are finally starting to be resolved. It has definitely given me a new outlook on life. I certainly don't take the things for granted that I used to - playing on the floor with Cory is a big one. I will never again grumble about hearing Cory ask repeatedly to be picked up, I will always remember what a privilege it is to be able to dress myself, put my socks on, get in and out of the shower, blow dry my own hair. The list goes on. The point is, my life has been changed forever and I can only hope to grow from the things I have experienced recently. I am so blessed to have a husband and a son who are both so supportive and loving.

My goals for the rest of today include planning out Thanksgiving dinner and making lots of lists to make sure it's all organized and ready for Turkey Day! This year is the very first time ever we will be hosting it at our house! I am SO excited! Mom and Dad will be here, and possibly Sean's dad and grandmother - we're still waiting to hear for sure.

Anyone have any awesome "must try" recipes for Thanksgiving? Any really great holiday traditions? I'm on the lookout for some new ones this year! I'll share some later.