Fall has definitely arrived, mornings are crisp, windows are lightly frosted, and when I breathe out you can see my breath! I love fall, I love everything about it… the colors, the temperature, wearing sweaters & scrafs… and for the most part here, it hasn’t started to down pour yet, so it is perfect!!

3 other things I love about fall are, pumpkin spice lattes (From starbucks, probably the only time of the year that I consistently go there), pumpkin spice icecream (from hot chocolates and what isn’t good there), and lastly pumpkin pie. You see there is a theme here… I find that the latte is “yummy fall in a cup”, the icecream is just so tastey and so unusual, who knew pumpkin pie could be icecream form… and well pumpkin pie is tradition and delicious.

This Thanksgiving, we have our 1st company for a holiday (spending nights with us), Phil’s friend Paul from Winnipeg and his girlfriend Kristie, and our favorite cousin Tra!! Phil went to pick up everyone tonight, while I set up house. Everything was basically ready, except beds… which are indeed an important part. Still not sure of the sleeping plans, as we have 3 people, staying and really only 1 extra bed, and 1 couch. I think that we may set the boy’s up together, or Tra (lucky guy) gets the living room! It will be great either way! I love company, I love entertaining.

Our house is nicely decorated for fall and thanksgiving. Phil recently said, we need to add ‘cute things’ to our budget, as I often come home with decor and am always saying “isn’t it cute”! I got all of our candles out and light them at night, which is so incredibly cozy!

Tomorrow night I’ll make a dinner for the 5 of us, and my big sister Shannon, and Jason. Then on Sunday we’ll head to the Endall’s for dinner #2. This year we are going to celebrate American thanksgiving as well (which is my moms tradition), since mom and dad are away, and this is definitely fine by Phil and I!!

I know I always say “I’ll be sure to post photos”, but I’ve decided posting photos on here is hopeless, but I will start updated my flickr again with photos of our weekend, and I’ll let you know when I do!

So… on a more serious note… things I am thankful for:

My wonderful Husband – who I love and adore, and who blesses me everyday!
My family! (immediate, in-laws, extended) – I love you all, and you are so important to me, in so many ways!
My friends – you show me what true friends are suppose to be, God has blessed me with the perfect friends.
My church family – Phil and I are so blessed to be part of a loving, faithful church family.
Ultimately I am so thankful for my life, God has richly blessed me in more ways than imaginable, and I am forever grateful.

“It is well, it is well, it is well with my soul” (This song was playing as I was writing!)