Thanksgiving 2009

A couple days ago was Thanksgiving, and in God's word it tells us, "That in all things we are to give thanks." My Thanksgiving prayer for my family is that in whatever we choose to do in life that we will remember to do it with a grateful heart. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving Celebration at our house. We had my parents, my grandmother, my Aunt, Uncle and two cousins from Nevada and our very good friend Gavin over to join in our Thanksgiving feast. The day went very smooth and we, as always, had way too much food, but it was all so delicious! It breaks my heart on days like this, when we have so much food on the table in front of us, to think of all the families out there who are so unfortunate and don't have the opportunity to have wonderful holidays like most of us do. It's such a sad world we live in and that is just one of the many many reasons we should always remember to give Thanks for everything we have. Even the small and simple things. Okay, sorry enough downer talk, it just kills me to think about it. After we all ate and got the leftovers all cleaned up and put away, a few of us headed over to our friends house to watch the Bronco's game. Our very good friends Matt & Libby have NFL network and we don't, so since they were out of town for the holidays they were nice enough to let us go watch the game over at their house. All in all it was a wonderful day! Happy Turkey Day Everyone and Go Broncos!!

Effects of eating too much Turkey!!!!

This was seriously the highlight of the day! Our very good friend Gavin joined in our Thanksgiving feast along with my family. Anyway, he apparently ate way too much food throughout the day because he just kept falling asleep! So funny, if you notice in a few pictures how a normal Thanksgiving is going on around him and he doesn't even notice. It was pretty loud around him and he was literally passed out! My favorite is the one of him all snuggled up with a stuffed animal and a nice pink blankie! Lol.

Thanksgiving Helper...

Okay, so I am assuming everyone who follows are blog are either really close friends or family members, so please please please, no making fun of how I look in these pictures. I have no make-up on, really messy hair and am wearing my pj's. I look absolutely horrible because I have been terribly sick and had just woke up and started cooking, but Owen was too cute so I had to post some pictures. Since I have been really sick and we were hosting Thanksgiving at our house this year, Owen decided to lend me a helping hand in the kitchen. I was sauteing the celery and onions for my stuffing and Owen was very eager to help me. Here are some pictures of his wonderful assistance.

Owen's new Knit Sweater...

A couple days ago, Owen received a surprise package in the mail. His Great-Nana Burgess sent him a beautifully hand knit Sweater. It is a little big for him now, but I am sure he will be able to wear it next winter. Did I mention Brandon's Grandmother who knit the sweater is in her late 80's. Yes, she is an amazing woman and we are honored she took the time to make Owen such a spacial gift. So Happy with his new sweater!

Stay away from the Burgess Family!

As if the holidays aren't stressful enough, the Burgess' had to get sick right in the middle of it! So here is the run down of the last couple days. I went to urgent care yesterday due to body aches, chills, fever and a very soar throat. They diagnosed me with the flu, not H1N1, just the regular old flu and sent me home with Tamiflu and some cough medicine. Then, this morning Owen had his 18 month Dr. Appointment and had to get 3 shots today. O' yea and did I mention he was diagnosed with a double ear infection! Yikes. He just had one 3 weeks ago. Due to his excessive amount of ear infections, the doctor has referred us to an ENT to talk about getting tubes put in his ears. Poor Baby! Well, as for Brandon he hasn't gotten sick yet but it's probably just a matter of time before he does. So beware the Burgess household is a giant cesspool of germs right now! Please pray for health in our family! Sorry for venting, but I am sick of being sick and locked up in my house for days!

This is Owen and I after his shots this morning. He let me cuddle with him for 45 min. on the couch. Such a sweet moment since they don't happen too often anymore. Here is Owen sitting with his sick mommy on the couch watching some cartoons. Such a sweet boy taking care of his mommy!