Volunteering for Thanksgiving

Okay, so the lesson for yesterday was, things might not turn out exactly as you planned, but make the best of it! Per our family tradition, Donte, Nerissa, and I headed out to D.C. last night to make food for the homeless along with my good friend, Kendria. We were late (thanks, Donte), so we got there an hour and a half after the event started, but we weren't too bummed because it was supposed to last an hour longer.

To our dismay, they were packing up when we arrived.

Nerissa's eyes welled up with tears, and I got that guilty parent feeling, but I consoled her and told her that sometimes things don't work out, and we have to make the best of it. So we resolved to find another volunteer activity soon, and dined on some Mexican food! :)

There are lessons in everything, right?!?!

Have a great Thanksgiving!

Back from New Mexico and Fall Fun!

I'm back from New Mexico and I agree with Dorothy, "There's no place like home!" It felt so good to be back in Maryland with my fam. Traveling is great - seeing new places, meeting new people - but I love being home in my comfy socks and bombarded by Nerissa's hugs. :)

Before I left, I'd planned to show you guys some pictures of the family and I at a fall petting zoo last weekend. I didn't get around to it so I'm sharing them with you now. As you can see, we had a ball!

Make sure that you get out and enjoy the fall season. Warm apple cider, pumpkin patches, and apple picking are sure-fire ways to warm your soul!

Love,

Nicole