joy to the world!

this week we celebrate thanksgiving in the united states of america. i have a lot to be thankful for, and i shall share a few of these things. Sweet husband and darling little girl. my family. gregory's family. sugar cookies. snow. snow globes. church. epidurals. (this was top of the list last year after birthing a small human, but i added it again this year after witnessing the dreadful pain michelle suffered when hers didn't work, i am now extra glad that they work for me) nail polish. being able to travel home. (finally!) good friends. Raffi. slippers. hot baths. hot chocolate. parks with swings. Taylor Swift. friendly neighbors. cupcakes. books. movies. flowers. love. candles that smell like cookies. rain boots. naps. excitement. laughter. monopoly. date nights. cell phones. snuggling. making snow angels. creativity. guitars. pasta. and because it's that time of year, i'm really thankful for the feeling of joy that takes over my entire soul at christmastime. when christmas music is playing and i get a burst of excitement, i keep asking greg "are you happy like i am right now!?!?!!" and he always tells me that no one gets happy quite like i do over this time of year. bummer. i mean, i'm sure i could find some crazies just like me, but most of the folks i've encountered find me a little overboard and i just feel sad for them. who wouldn't want pure bliss for 2 months straight in their lives? oh martha!! oh christmas!!

happy holidays love the nielsens