Michael and I decided to spend Thanksgiving in Virginia Beach and have a small dinner with just the two of us. We woke up on Thanksgiving morning and Michael made turkey and I made sides. It was good to be able to spend our first Thanksgiving together and be thankful for where God has brought us this past year.
After we stuffed ourselves full we went to Bobby and Dawn's house for a Euchre Tournament with a few people from the church. Usually I'm pretty slow at card games but I picked this one up pretty quickly! (only because it was VERY similar to Rook!_) We had a lot of fun and ate a lot of finger food but overall it was good to be able to hangout with friends from church!
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Black Friday Lines, Shoving People and Sales have never been mine or Michaels thing. So while everyone was out standing in lines for the best sales we were at our warm house, in our jammies, plotting our Black Friday Road Trip Adventure.
We decided to take a drive up to Baltimore, Maryland. We heard the harbor area was pretty in the fall, so on we went Friday morning!.
We got to Baltimore that afternoon. We at lunch, walked around the harbor area, watched street performers, got starbucks and just enjoyed being together in a beautiful town. After a great day in Baltimore we left and had dinner in Richmond (halfway point, hehe) and then made it home in enough time to lay on the couch and watch a movie before bed!, I love my husband<3
Pictures from Baltimore!:
Much Love,
Leslie<3
Today was my 2nd time going to vote for the Presidential Election. Voting for me is super important especially as a woman. And thanks to the amendment passed in the 1900s I can go out and have a voice because my opinion matters too.
I went into this election with an open mind and I voted for the candidate that was best for mine and my husbands future. I didn't go into it with the mind set "I was born in the such and such party so thats who I'm voting for." ,or "the most popular candidate" or even for the "candidate with the most signs out and political ads on tv." To me this election was for who would be best fit for me and I stand by my vote. Ultimately, In God I Trust and its sad to see that this nation has stepped away from the view of God and become so divided. But again, I stand by my vote and I hope you went out and voted! Every vote counts!
much love, leslie<3
Happy November ! We should take everyday of the year to be thankful for all the things we have in life that God has blessed us with. Because what if you woke up today with the things you thanked God for yesterday?, What things would you have?
But since November is the month to be "thankful" because of Thanksgiving, I am going to take each day to list the different things I am thankful for:) This will be updated everyday.
Day1; I am thankful that Jesus died on the cross for my sins and that I have the chance not only to have a relationship with him but to also share his love with others!
Day 2; I am thankful for my handsome and AMAZING husband. Michael works hard to take care of our family and he supports me in everything. He is the strongest and most loving guy I've ever met and I thank God everyday for blessing me with my other half and my best friend.♥
Day 3; I am thankful for the family God blessed me with. Even though families have their ups and downs not many people have the opportunity to have family in their life. So I am thankful for each and every family member I have, both the family I was born with as well as the one I married into. I love you all♥
Day 4; I am thankful for my bestie friend :) "friends are the family we choose" and Ashley Brinkerhoff Brannon is just that, she's like another sister! We've only been friends for 3years-ish haha but it feels like I've known her my whole life! She's there when I need someone to talk to and no matter how far away we may live, we will always be best friends! Love you lady!♥
Day 5; I am thankful for our church family; Essential Church. I'm thankful to have the opportunity to work with both K3 and K4s and Middle School Youth, each are the biggest blessing you could imagine! I am also thankful for each member of Essential who welcomed us with open arms a year ago. Each of you make us feel like we are home and we are beyond grateful for everything you have done!♥
Day 6; I am thankful for the right to vote! Many years ago women weren't equal and didn't get a chance to vote and voice their opinion. So I feel its my womanly right to go out and vote especially for those who fight hard to get the amendment passed in 1920.. Take the time to vote, your vote does count. #election2012♥
Day7; I am thankful to have a job as a nanny! Working with Jonah is definitely preparing me for my future youngins' ;) I am blessed to have the Yungs in my life and that they've given me the opportunity to work with them!♥
Day 8; I am thankful to have a home to live in! Although its a small 810 sq ft apartment that has occasional problems, its a nice and cozy first home for Michael and I. We are thankful that God provided us a home in Virginia Beach!♥
Day 9; I am thankful for my dog Roxx:) He is probably one of the best and most well behaved dogs (unless he feels threatened or sees a bird or rabbit. haha) Even though he'll take up the whole bed and ruin every toy you buy him,I know he will always take care of me if something harmful or threatening happens!♥
Day 10; I am thankful for the freedom of religion. In a lot of countries people aren't allowed to share different beliefs. And I think it is super important not to take the ability to go to church and go out to share Gods love for granted. ♥
Day 11; I am thankful for those who serve and have served for our country! There are men and women who are out risking their life so that we can have our freedom and I am more than thankful for them! ♥
Day 12; I am thankful for having food to eat 3meals a day. This is something a lot of us take for granted while there are families in 3rd world countries who die of starvation everyday.♥
Day 13; I am thankful for having a car to drive, one that can get me back and forth to work and places I need to be everyday. ♥
Day 14; I am thankful for dates with my husband ♥
Day 15; I am thankful for yoga and the stressless and rejuvenating results it brings♥
Day 16; I am thankful for warm showers and bubble baths.♥
Day 17; I am thankful for a closet and dresser full of clothes, not many people in this world have much to wear and their are days I complain about not having something to wear.♥
Day 18; I am thankful to be able to have and read my bible whenever I need guidance or encouragement.♥
Day 19; I am thankful for my nieces and nephew (McKinnley, Mallory, Mason and Kaylee). Whom I love so much and miss dearly!, There's nothing like being an Aunt.♥
Day 20; I am thankful for the ability to travel and see the world.♥
Day 21; I am thankful for clean water.♥
Day 22; I am thankful for Thanksgiving and spending time with loved ones and friends!♥
Day 23; I am thankful for not having the urge/want to go out and shop on black friday. I'm good with what I have and I don't mind buying something full price if I need it. Black Friday is not worth the crazyness and insanity. :) ,its just not ! hehe. (if you go, more power to you. I'll sit back and thank about you from my nice, warm and cozy home.. while in my jammies ;])♥
Day 24; I am thankful for road trips with my hubby♥
Day 25; I am thankful for the ability to go to church and hear God's Word♥
Day 26; I am thankful for my comfy bed♥
Day 27; I'm thankful for hot showers and bubble baths.♥
much love and thankfulness, leslie<3
