the little inventor

I'm so glad I had these photos saved in a draft because I remember this day so clearly.

even though it was seven years ago now.

John was three or four years old and invented this little drinking contraption.

I love seeing these photos in our newly remolded kitchen.

we only lived in it for a year after we remodeled before we moved.

this brings back so many fond memories of our time on royal palm road.

and so many fond memories of my little John, my little companion thru it all.

I can't wait to show him this post and see if he remembers making this.

I'm guessing he won't which is why I love blogging, why I'm determined to do it again...

here's to preserving wonderful memories!

Thanksgiving 2013

trying to get back into blogging...luckily I had several drafts started.
like this one from thanksgiving 2013 back when D was a baby.
he's now 5 years old!

a quick view of our table, before window treatments and our back patio (built 2 yrs. ago).
our traditional thanksgiving family picture (we always aim for a Christmas card photo).
and John was in kindergarten...wow, he's now in 5th grade!

I remember how cozy all the kids were watching the thanksgiving day parade.
so funny how lady is right in there with them.
more of our table...I always enjoy making things look special and pretty.

Ella's hand made place cards, these are seriously the best.
I love pulling them out every year.
Chris has gotten really good at carving the turkey.
our cute little thanksgiving day baby:)

I always love this special and intimate sit down meal we have with my family.
now I just have 4 more thanksgivings to catch up on!