I sometimes think to myself I really need to make a list of all the things in my life that I appreciate in an effort to focus on the good things and let those outweigh the negative thoughts in my mind. But like many things I think throughout the day I don’t act on it. It’s nice to have a day to remind me to stop and give thanks for all I have and all I appreciate. Happy Thanksgiving! In no particular order I am thankful for…
- my family (goes without saying)
- my husband! It’s our first Thanksgiving as husband and wife
- my dad who says things like just book your trip home and I’ll drive you wherever you need to be
- my mom who is always giving me new recipes to try and giving me unsolicited medical advice
- my sister who I facetime with so we can catch up about life
- my nephew who chooses to say octopus over aunt Jessica (we’re working on it)
- my brother with his many talents including photography (he did the photos for my wedding)
- my baby niece on the way (the first niece for Walker and I)
- having the best wedding I could imagine that reflected Walker and I perfectly
- spending a whole weekend with my loved ones celebrating a life long commitment to Walker
- getting to have lunch in the Grand Hotel on our mini moon.
- honeymooning in France and Portugal
- this time of year when it’s cold and we get to cozy up inside
- gathering of friends to appreciate good food and conversation
- my handmade business and all those who support it
- cheesy tv shows with love triangles
- seasonal dark beers
- finding miniature leaves on the ground for a special art project
- having friends who you can call up to hang out last minute
- having a husband who comes up with crazy ideas for the future
- living in a city that is truly beautiful
- all the people I’ve met through my online communities
- all the friends I’ve met since moving to Seattle
- a chance that it might snow when it gets cold
- knitting and wine nights with my lady friends
- happy hours with my husband (it’s still super weird to say)
- traditions of any kind (West Coast Thanksgiving here we come!)
- I have many, many more things to be thankful for and my heart really feels full.
Have the best Thanksgiving!