A Norman Rockwell Kind of Thanksgiving.

When I was a little girl I had a Norman Rockwell book. The book was enormous and very heavy (for a little girl). I think the book may have had a holiday theme because I remember lots of Santas and family gatherings and food. I used to open the book to any random page stare at one picture for what seemed like hours and hours. There is so much detail, so much life in every image. I didn't know what nostalgia was back then, but even as a little girl I knew that Rockwell was capturing something idyllic and even magical about life. This Thanksgiving I hope everyone finds themselves surrounded by that Norman Rockwell magic; by family, friends, good food, and so much LOVE.

"Freedom From Want" was first published in March 1943, part of a set of paintings called "The Four Freedoms"

Norman Rockwell's Ye Glutton (1923)
Rockwell represents one of the consequences of overeating: public ridicule.

The Saturday Evening Post Cover - November 24, 1945

One of many Rockwell paintings on the theme of war.

The Saturday Evening Post Cover- November 27, 1943

The Thanksgiving 1921 edition of The Country Gentleman brings us the tradition of the wishbone with the Rockwell treatment.

This was the first of two Norman Rockwell Thanksgiving illustrations to appear on the cover of The Literary Digest, November 22, 1919

And my all time favorite Norman Rockwell Thanksgiving.....

I know, I know....

the cuteness is overwhelming.

Oh the SWEETNESS!!

We are all completely and totally in love with this new addition to our family!! I have so much to say about this little girl but I am having a hard time getting started. I get choked up every time I begin writing! Until I can stop blubbering and get myself together..... please enjoy a few pics of my Goddaughter, Wynne. (and my handsome Daddy, David)

more to follow........

ITS A GIRL!!!!

Her name is Wynne Eason Beck. She weighs 7lbs and 11oz and i hear she is just as perfect as her older sister.... pictures to follow!!!

ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!!

Hear Ye, Hear Ye! I will have a new niece or nephew in exactly ONE WEEK!!! I know, I know, its the greatest news you have ever heard!!! (at least since my first niece, Baby Fabulous, was born). I'm having a hard time containing my excitement!! (!!!!!!!)

And now for something COMPLETELY RIDICULOUS

IT was getting pretty heavy up in here, so I decided to lighten the mood a bit! Heres what happens when you mix friends, fun, and sweaters:

First the friends.... oh, and I guess we may have mixed a few drinks in there as well.

Then the Fun.....

Then the Sweaters......

I'm pretty sure I was wearing 6 or 7 sweaters all at once- and they are all pretty spectacular on their own. But put them together and what do you get?

COMPLETELY RIDICULOUS.

Yesterday

Last night the moon was so very bright.

Last night I was falling asleep, in that place where you know you are still awake but everything already feels like a dream.... the clouds parted and moonlight filled up my room.

Last night I noticed the change in light from behind my eyelids and for a second I thought I had overslept. But then I opened my eyes just a crack, and then a little bit, and then a little bit more, and then all the way as that great big moon filled up my room.

Yesterday morning my uncle passed away.

Last night my uncle was welcomed into heaven.

And the moon was so very bright.