The first year we did this we just taped the leaves to a string because we had no room. As our family has grown we have changed things up a bit and cut out a paper tree and stuck the leaves to it. This year we "made" a tree.
(Libbie jumped into the picture, so cute)
Our kids really love this tradition. They get so excited at dinner to fill out their leaves and tell the family what they're thankful for.
I was really surprised the other night when Emma said that she is really thankful for Ely. When I asked her what made her thankful for this little town she talked about our house and the mountains. About all the fun we have as a family. And the best, that we can ride our 4wheeler right out the back gate and into the mountains.
Sometimes I worry that moving here was not the best move, but this thanksgiving season I to am thankful for where we live and who I live with. I am so blessed to have the most amazing family ever!!!
So there it is. A Thanks Giving tradition I hope my kids will take with them to their families :o)
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3 comments:
I remember the cardboard trees. The "real" tree looks so cool. Can't wait to see it all covered with leaves. Grandma McMullin is thankful for all of you :0)
I Love it, that is super cute! I'm glad that Emma is really liking it there, and how close you guys are getting as a family. We miss you guys, last night Anthony was just saying how he wished we could spend more time with you guys because he thinks Matt's hilarious (this brought up because of the mention of girls pillow fighting :) )
What a great idea. Someday I know I will be organized.
You can ride 4-wheelers here. On the streets and everything. The mountains are very close. There are lots of homes and lots right on the edge of town. Just sayin'. . . :)
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