Happy Thanksgiving!

Thankgiving is a little different this year because we had no plans today!  Since my mother-in-law is working today, we are doing our Deminski Thanksgiving tomorrow (Friday).  We are getting together with my siblings on Saturday (and my parents are away).  So today was very relaxing and quiet.  I slept in, watched some of the Macy's parade, got out the Christmas decorations, put up some Christmas lights, and went for a walk with Sean.  It's about time for dinner now and maybe shopping?  Not sure yet...

On a more serious note, I do have so much to be thankful for -- every day -- not just Thanksgiving day.  I have had my share of hard times and tough situations but there is always hope and joy in the midst of it.  I haven't kept up with the FB thankful days or whatever you call it, so I'm just going to catch up right now...
I'm thankful for:
1.  Jesus, my Savior, Father God and Holy Spirit.
2.  Sean, my husband, my best friend who I get to share life with.
3.  My awesome sister and brother and that we get along so well.
4.  My home, shelter, provision.
5.  My wonderful in-laws and family I married in to.
6.  My sweet cat Nala.
7.  My job -- getting paid to do something that I enjoy!
8.  The gift of music - creating, performing, listening, & enjoying it.
9.  Friends - old and new.
10.  My spiritual moms - who pray for me, pray with me, love me, and are fun to hang out with!
11.  My iPhone.  I don't know how I'd live without it.  ;)
12.  My electric matress pad.  It keeps me cozy and warm at night.
13.  Organization.  It makes me happy.
14.  My parents - who raised me well.
15.  Ikea.
16.  The internet and how it connect people all over the world.
17.  My incredible church family!
18.  East Gate Church
19.  Taking pictures.
20.  Provision. 
21.   My niece who will arrive in a few weeks!
22. Life.

A (very special) Baby Shower

On November 10, we had a baby shower for my older sister, Sharon, and her baby girl.  This baby is the first niece/nephew for Sean and I and the first grandchild for my parents so it is very exciting!  I think being an aunt is the next best thing to becoming a mom myself.

Sisters.

This was the first baby shower I have planned and I couldn't have done it with the help of Sharon's good friend Susan!  She's amazing!  Thanks also to other friends who contributed food and helped!  It was so much fun!  I googled pumpkin baby shower ideas and got crafty!

I also want to give a little shout out to my sister's husband Nate for doing the invitations!  He somehow got her to take some photos holding an umbrella... :)  I love it!

Some pumpkin themed things....

You'll see I totally stole ideas for some of the following items from this blog:

I used a styrofoam egg (covered in orange tissue paper to blend in) inside pumpkin to stick the skewers in.   I wish I had added some leaves or decor around the opening.  Next time... 

Pumpkin shaped cheeseball and crackers.  (Thanks Jenn!)

Favors - Pumpkin Seeds.  It says "My little pumpkin's on its way, Thanks for sharing our special day!"

Ultrasound photo.

The incredible cake!  Made by Sharon's friend, Bonnie!

The guest of honor with only 6 1/2 weeks to go!

First diaper cake I've made.  I always thought they looked so neat at showers but had no idea how it was done.
Turns out it was very easy and fun!  You can learn SO much from Youtube.  :)

I can't wait to meet my niece this Christmas!!!