Thankful tree

There is much to be thankful for each and every day, but it's so wonderful we also have a holiday to further celebrate and give thanks for the blessings we have in our lives. This year we made a little thankful tree with some branches from a cherry tree in the yard. The kids and even some visitors wrote the things they were thankful for on the tree. It's been a great visual reminder every time we sit down to eat, do homework, or visit that there is so much goodness in our lives. Interesting that not one leaf on the tree mentions toys or things or stuff, but instead people, animals, nature, life, loved ones, friends and God. Now the goal is to try and keep the Spirit of giving, thankfulness, and simplicity in Christmas as well.