Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Our Thanksgiving always starts the Wednesday before at my dad's house. Typically, we have ham or pork so as not to overdo it on turkey, but this year we had turkey because Dad and Kris were not doing a Thursday dinner this year. Everything was delicious as always! Kris' parents joined us as well this year. Since we had several family members together we tried to get a family picture...do you see who is missing?? Yep, that would be Alex...apparently he thought he was too busy to stop and take a picture with the rest of us. Then moments later, he decided that he would "cheese" for the camera! The Chapman kiddies, Marisa and Alex.

Me and my husband! Look we color coordinated for the festivities..just kidding. Although Carlos did make a comment that it did look like we tried to match. And yes, that is Gretel! I am going to have a whole other post for her that welcomes her to the family.

Thanksgiving Day morning, Carlos, myself, Kelly and Jason have run in the Boulevard Bolt the last 2 years. It is a 5 mile run down and back on Belle Meade Blvd that benefits the homeless. It is such a fun run and we always feel so great afterwards. We feel like we get to eat whatever we want for the day knowing that we started off by burning 500 calories. For me personally, it was not one of my best runs. I think I ate a little too much the night before at Dad's and the race has grown and for the entire run you are constantly dodging walkers and runners. Oh and I forgot to mention, Harley is also in the picture..he and Kelly's mom were fans for the event.

I really enjoy Thanksgiving, and not even really for all the food. I mean the food is great, but I typically end up eating too much like everyone else. This year in particular, I was thankful for my family! I love when my brother and sister are both back in town. Typically, we just pick on each other, but we always seem to laugh a lot when we are together =) I am thankful for my husband and my children...I am so excited for all that is to come our way. I am very thankful for my mom....she does so much for me all the time that I feel like I should just say thank you each time I see her. She is always helping me with Marisa and Alex and I know that there is nothing that she wouldn't do for me. I can always count on her...thank you Mom!!! I also am thankful for my Dad and Kris....I won't go into details, but this year in particular they have helped me so much!! I am also thankful that I was able to spend time with my Annie and Papa and that they are both doing well and are healthy. I feel like I am rambling a bit as Carlos would say. Finally, I am thankful for all my friends who have supported me throughout the years...the good ones and the not so good ones. I truly feel blessed and loved and I know that all my family and friends are the ones to thank for me feeilng so wonderful!!!!