Skip to main content

Our Book of Thanks

One of my very favorite holiday traditions is our Thankful Jar. I love seeing those colorful papers add up in the jar throughout the month. Every year, after Thanksgiving is over and I am switching all of the decorations from Turkeys and pumpkins over to Christmas trees and stockings, I am kind of sad to throw away our collection of papers inside the jar.

A few years back, I read this post on eighteen25 about a book they keep every year. While their tradition only takes place on Thanksgiving day, and incorporates all of the guests they have over for dinner, I was inspired to create a book just for our family. Luckily, I had saved our papers for a couple of years! 

Here is our Book of Thanks...

I just designed the outer cover, and printed the inside blank.



Each year gets 2 pages. I usually snap a picture of all of us on the couch right before we leave for dinner somewhere, and then I hand copy all of the things we wrote and added to our Thankful Jar on the opposite side. Even then, there are always a couple of papers I can't part with that the kids drew on or make me smile. So I just glue them on. 




I love looking at it as I bring it out every year. Not only to read through things we are thankful for, but to see where our family was at that moment. Or to remember the time I burned my forearm pulling the rolls out of the oven right before we took this photo...




Or to remember the little turkey onesie I made for Max this year (and that in the chaos of getting everything ready to go I forgot to take our annual photo on our couch)...



That was also the year that every single one of Avery's papers looked like this.. 


And the year Harvey went from drawing pictures to writing words...


Time flies. And it feels good to slow down a little and appreciate all of the little things we have and do together. It fills my heart. :)

Labels:

Comments

  1. Shonee KapoorJuly 22, 2019 at 11:15 PM

    You made such an interesting piece to read, giving every subject enlightenment for us to gain knowledge. Thanks for sharing the such information with us to read this...
    Where Is My Train

    ReplyDelete
  2. alasmrAugust 19, 2019 at 6:23 AM

    شركة تركيب طارد الحمام بالدمام
    شركة نفخ المجاري بالقصيم
    شركة مكافحة النمل الابيض بالقصيم
    شركة مكافحة حشرات بالجبيل

    ReplyDelete
  3. HardeepOctober 17, 2019 at 2:41 AM

    Protect your device from malware and viruses by downloading, installing, and then activate mcafee activate McAfee product. It is a popular and well-known antivirus software present in the market. McAfee offers complete solutions for protecting devices from malware, viruses, and other threats.

    ReplyDelete
  4. HardeepOctober 17, 2019 at 2:41 AM

    Office Remote transforms your telephone into a brilliant remote that cooperates with Office on your PC. The application gives you a chance to control Word, Excel, and PowerPoint from over the room, so you can stroll around unreservedly amid presentations. Click here www.office.com/setup if you want to getting any type of information.

    ReplyDelete
  5. HardeepOctober 17, 2019 at 2:42 AM

    Activation is the most important procedure as the users are not able to utilize the services and applications of the installed office.com/setup software unless it has been activated.

    ReplyDelete
  6. HardeepOctober 17, 2019 at 2:42 AM

    Get a champion among the best Office arrangement support! We offer MS Office 365 arrangement and MS Office 2016 arrangement organizations. Moreover, our point is to clear all of the issues of your pc , PC, etc you can visit office setup our site for more information.

    ReplyDelete
  7. HardeepOctober 17, 2019 at 2:42 AM

    Here you can get thing keys for Office 365 full structure and individual Office apps.Here we are giving full help to present www.office.com/setup pack.

    ReplyDelete
  8. HardeepOctober 17, 2019 at 2:42 AM

    McAfee is a leader in online vulnerability protection. McAfee, the device-to-cloud cybersecurity company, provides security solutions that protect data and stop threats from device to cloud using an open mcafee.com/activate proactive, and intelligence-driven approach.

    ReplyDelete
  9. HardeepOctober 17, 2019 at 2:43 AM

    McAfee has comprehensive cyber security solutions. Get the McAfee product and download, install, and activate McAfee with ease. Access your McAfee account through mcafee activate protect unlimited devices with McAfee's complete virus protection and Internet Security.

    ReplyDelete
  10. HardeepOctober 17, 2019 at 2:43 AM

    Exceptional technical assistance for setting up www.office.com/setup in your computer or laptop.just give us a call on our number and we are ready to give you the best help.

    ReplyDelete
  11. HardeepOctober 17, 2019 at 2:43 AM

    Norton Security covers PCs, Macs, Androids, iPads and iPhones. Not all features are available on all platforms. Sign in to norton.com/setup My Norton to manage your subscription, update your profile, change your billing preferences, or renew your Norton protection.

    ReplyDelete
  12. HardeepOctober 17, 2019 at 2:44 AM

    Protect all your devices with your Norton subscription My Norton makes it easy for you to set up your Norton protection norton setup check your security status, and extend your protection to other PCs, Macs, smartphones, and tablets.

    ReplyDelete
  13. HardeepOctober 17, 2019 at 2:44 AM

    Highly popular among the PC users, the Norton antivirus www.norton.com/setup software has been eliminating malware, viruses and other kinds of online and offline threats from affecting the performance of a computer for years.

    ReplyDelete
  14. HardeepOctober 17, 2019 at 2:44 AM

    My Norton makes it simple for you to set up norton.com/setup your Norton assurance, check your security status, and stretch out your insurance to different PCs, Macs, cell phones, and tablets.

    ReplyDelete
  15. HardeepOctober 17, 2019 at 2:45 AM

    Particularly organized guide how to download,install and start your MS Office 365, Office 2016,etc. on any contraption. In the event that you have discover any issue in making your Office account, by then visit this site office setup irrefutably causes you.

    ReplyDelete
  16. HardeepOctober 17, 2019 at 2:45 AM

    Office is directly open as a one-time purchase for business and buyer customers. Office 2019 is available for the two Windows and macOS, and consolidates model variations of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook click here www.office.com/setup for more information.

    ReplyDelete
  17. HardeepOctober 17, 2019 at 2:46 AM

    McAfee Virtual Technician identifies and solves many product issues on your PC. If MVT is unable to resolve the issue, the data collected can be used by your support technician to solve the issue. Click here mcafee.com/activate for getting more information about Mcafee Product.

    ReplyDelete
  18. officecomoffiiceNovember 14, 2019 at 11:41 PM

    General process of office.com/setup is already mentioned above, however from the starting till the last process of activating you may be face some technical issues.

    ReplyDelete
  19. officecomoffiiceNovember 14, 2019 at 11:42 PM

    www.office.com/setup - Microsoft Office empowers customers to use the Office thing on the web and furthermore disengaged by downloading the Office Setup on your contraption. You can download the Office Setup on your device like Windows, Mac and phones by visiting the association www.office.com/setup on the web.

    ReplyDelete
  20. Tim NollanDecember 29, 2019 at 2:54 PM

    Concise and top-notch privatewriting.com reviews. My writer was also open to suggestions and comments which I love. I love that my first draft was ready 4 days to the deadline and all revision done by deadline. Will definitely use your services again and recommend friends.

    ReplyDelete
  21. technicalhelpMarch 5, 2020 at 5:09 AM

    Nice post thanks for sharing me.
    garmin Login | turbotax login | norton.com/setup | www.hulu com/account

    ReplyDelete
  22. technicalhelpMarch 5, 2020 at 5:10 AM

    Nice post thanks for sharing me.
    garmin Login | turbotax login | norton.com/setup | www.hulu com/account

    ReplyDelete
  23. Antivirus ActivateMarch 11, 2020 at 7:10 AM

    Excellent blog! This blog is extremely useful to get the simple tips to install McAFee antivirus software using mcafee.com/activate. These tips are useful for installing the antivirus program. I am very happy with you. Thanks a lot for this important blog.

    ReplyDelete
  24. IsmileApril 25, 2020 at 3:18 AM

    Google Kya Hai

    ReplyDelete
  25. SofiyaMay 7, 2020 at 9:46 PM

    1:- I Like your post thank you
    Norton Subscription renewal are often done from Norton Online store. you'll renew with product key if you've got a code. during this article, you'll find the steps of Customer Support number. https://norton.help-setup.com/


    2: You are spoken highly of by your peers because of your ability to build good relationships.”
    www.norton.com/setup - check in to manage, renew, download or setup your Norton. 1. Visit norton.com/setup. 2. Enter a replacement product key and three . Install Norton. Customer Support number, http://norton-norton-norton.com/


    3:- “His creative skills are an asset to the team.”
    Visit norton.com/setup & enter the setup key to urge protection. Download, install and activate Norton at www.norton.com/setup. http://us-nortonnorton.com/

    4:- ”Avast Phone Number +1-833-700-0087 | Toll-free Avast Support.”
    Avast Total Care. Your premium Avast Support Number for PCs, Mobiles & more. Call now for a free consultation and subscribe! 833-700-0087 for all devices http://avast-avast.com

    5:- Fabulous your post thank you
    Visit hulu.com/activate. to enter hulu activation code. Get complete detail for login TV-connected device with activation code. If you face any problem contact for support to us. https://hulu.help-setup.com/

    ReplyDelete
  26. Mark_GlessonJune 4, 2020 at 1:07 AM

    Charlie Wilson is a Microsoft Office expert and has been working in the technology industry since 2002. As a technical expert, Charlie has written technical blogs, manuals, white papers, and reviews for many websites such as office.com/setup. For more information visit on office.com/setup | Norton.com/setup | office.com/setup

    ReplyDelete
  27. Dakota LeestJune 9, 2020 at 12:58 AM

    Awesome book! It is a nice idea for present. I will buy such book for my team https://essayslab.com/essays.html. We are the best essay writing service and it will be nice to have this book in the office.

    ReplyDelete
  28. SonyJuly 13, 2020 at 12:25 AM

    - Nice article thanks this post share

    ReplyDelete
  29. THE HELPING GUIDEJuly 17, 2020 at 8:08 PM

    HP printer Customer service number
    HP Printer helpline phone number
    HP printer drivers for windows 10
    Printer drivers for HP printer
    HP wireless printer drivers for Windows

    ReplyDelete
  30. Sam MillerAugust 6, 2020 at 10:40 AM

    solutions.brother.com/windows
    solutions.brother.com/windows
    canon.com/ijsetup

    ReplyDelete
  31. mariaAugust 20, 2020 at 2:56 AM

    canon.com/ijsetup
    norton.com/setup

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

This Much Card and a Kid Canvas

Father's Day ideas continued... I decided to show you the things Harvey and I made to give to Justin. First up... "I Love You This Much Card": Pin It It's super easy... 1. Trace your child's hand, then cut out two copies. My paper was double sided so I made sure that when the thumbs match up - the yellow side would be inside, and the blue side would be outside. 2. Cut out a strip of paper and fold it accordion style. Use letter rub-ons or stickers to add the words "I Love You" on the outside, and "This Much" on the strip of paper.  3. Glue the ends of your accordion strip on the insides of the hands and your card is done. :) Kid Canvas: Then Harvey and I made a little canvas (4 inches x 4 inches) to hang on the wall in Justin's office at work. I purchased small ones so we could add to them each year and hang them in one grouping. Pin It I prepainted the canvas in green, then set Harvey in the bat
803 comments
Read more

Thinkin' About Dad

So.. Father's Day is in 10 days. Yeah - already. Here are a few ideas for you... Shirt Card: All you need are two papers, and two buttons. 1. Cut one paper into a piece 4 inches by 11 inches. Fold it in half so you have a card base that opens "up" and measures about 4 inches wide by 5.5 inches tall. 2. Measure one inch from the fold and draw a line 3/4 inches toward the center on both sides of your card.  Use scissors to cut through both papers at the marks. 3. Fold these pieces in to the center of the card, so the top corners meet in the middle. 4. Download this tie pattern... Here is an alternate link to download the file: Shirt Card Template ...and use it to trace and cut a tie out of your second paper. Glue your tie in the center of the card. 5. Add buttons to the collar to make it more realistic. (Or, if you want to do it digitally, go here to download an awesome template from ScrapMatters.com) Here are some clutter-free Fathe
30 comments
Read more

Cough Remedy

Our entire family has been sick. It's been awful. Harvey got it first, and he had a nasty little cough that would keep him from getting a good nap, or sleeping through the night. I remembered an e-mail I received about a month ago with a cough remedy using Vicks VapoRub, so I found it, tried it, and discovered it's amazing-ness! After both the hubby and myself contracted the nasty cough, we tried it - and it worked for us as well. Just in case you haven't got the e-mail... here is the new way to use Vicks VapoRub:
41 comments
Read more