Sunday, December 1, 2013

giving thanks

We started a Thanksgiving tradition over the past month -- every day, Charlotte "filled out" a HAPPY card (as she calls it) that we put onto our 'Giving Thanks' tree.

It will be great fun to review these over the years with the kids during the Thanksgiving meal. Here are some of our favorites from Charlotte's gratitude at 2 1/2 years old.

Not surprisingly, she often painted what she dearly loves (Rosa, Noah and the rest of the family), recently experienced (Halloween, friends we saw), or is currently learning/ occupied with (new words, puzzles, geometric shapes, potty training) -- Charlotte's world, so to speak.

Daddy was a bit disappointed though that he was dropped off the list one day in favor of pullups and underwear...
Mama luckily made the cut ;-) Another day, Daddy was however one of the select few -- together with hexagon!

For our part, we are thankful this year for two healthy & happy children, a sweet sweet doggie that loves them dearly, and our new family home.