thankful

well this is a week late, but still wanted to post some pics and say that it was a nice thanksgiving in the torell household...the boys came home from school and maria was here too! thanksgiving day was beautiful--we took a walk and enjoyed the great weather and then had a quiet meal together, with our traditional homemade clam chowder and all :)

Judah was very happy on our walk around the lake we live near--since he had surgery a few months ago on his leg he was in recovery and not allowed to take long walks. he is finally feeling better!

just about 1 of 2x a year we break out the fine china...

mmm the turkey. really, this is not the best picture of it but i forgot to take a picture of all the great food.

later we played fun games like bananagrams (like speed scrabble) and dominos...

it was a fun togetherness day. full stomachs and happy hearts. i am thankful this year for coming through (almost) my first semester of grad school, a job that i am enjoying, parents that have graciously allowed me to stay home and save some money, friends serving Jesus all around the world, and the growth God has brought in our relationship over this fall.

and i am thankful for YOU!