November 17th

I want to say a big "I am thankful for" for all of my siblings. All together there are five of us. 4 sisters and one brave brother. I would have never learned how to curl my hair the way I did without my sisters, I don't  know how I would have ever learned how to put on makeup....I still don't really know how, who would have picked me up from those High School parites...and well who would have drove me to them?  And without my brother, who would have done all his chores for him? Being the baby of 5 I somehow said "yes" to a lot of things that I probably didn't need to be doing. But I wouldn't change one thing about any of my siblings. I am thankful for all of them and each special part that they play in my life. I love you all!

November 16th

Today I am thankful for my sister Anna. Of all 4 of us sisters, Anna and I are closest in age, which means we grew up fighting and arguing about clothes and all sorts of things. But as we have gotten older, we have become best friends. There is nothing in the world my sister Anna doesn't know about me. I am thankful for our relationship and cherish her deeply. With all the emotions we go through together, it is laughing that we do best together...or is she always laughing at me...ha ha! Love you Anna!!

November 15th

I am going to have to go with the weather today. I mean seriously...where we live has the most beautiful weather this time of year. I am thankful for the opportunity to live here on the central coast and get to enjoy the beautiful outdoors. Montana De Oro, here I come...well..after Kade's nap, of course.

Family time in Santa Barbara

Sushi Dinner for Josh's Birthday( Cousin Finnie's husband..way down at the end.)

Kade attempting to use chopstick....he needs some practice. And this is about when we took it away from him.  It was too close to poking out his eye and nose!

Going to the park. 

Chase Palm Park had the greatest slide. Kade was loving it!!!

Pure Joy.

Telling Aunt Anna something really important.

Henry, Maddy and Kade. ( his second cousins) I decided to nickname Maddy Little Mama. She was loving Kade, as was Henry.

Trading spots in the stroller.

Maddy and Kade checking out something at the Zoo.

Checking out snakes or something...

Little Mama and Kade watching the Penguins.

Grandma and Kade

Maddy feeding the Giraffe.

Riding the train at the Zoo with Jenny. Long story about the pig....she went everywhere and we took pictures of her. Everywhere we went. No joke. My sister has all the pictures..this is one of probably 50. Jenny is now our "Gnome". 

Exhausted.

Hanging out at the Fess Parker....with Jenny.

Three generations. My brother J.D, Kade, my brother's son Trevor and our Dad.
* There were so many pictures from this trip. We had so much fun. I truly feel blessed to have a fun and loving and crazy family!! 

November 14th

I love my parents and feel very blessed and thankful to have them in my life and in Kades. Although they live up in Washington, I am thankful that we all find ways to spend time together so Kade can get to know his grandparents. I love you Mom and Dad, and I just wouldn't me without all your support and love.  You guys are the bestest!

November 13th

(This was probably around 4 plus months) 

You betcha bottom dolla that I am gonna bring up Kade more than once this month. I mean truly, I should call this blog, "All about Kade." That said, I wonder if I will ever forget this day. Two years ago on November the 13th, I found out I was pregnant with little Kade. And yes it was Friday the 13th....But it was the best day and the most wonderful surprise we could have ever wished for. So on this day, with all my heart, I am thankful for being blessed with the ability to have little Kade.

November 9th, 10th and 11th

So the fact that I am putting the last three days into one post is kind of cheating...but I just had such a wonderful last few days with my family, that I felt like all the days melted together and one thankful post is the best. And it it is simple too. I am just so thankful for all my family and that we were all able to get together and celebrate our Noni. Kade had such a wonderful time soaking up all the attention and love. Maddie and Henry (Kade's second cousin were so entertaining for Kade and he just loved them!) I will have to post pictures later. But it just comes down to loving my family and the time we had together. We had sad moments and many happy fun moments. All I am thankful for, with all my heart.