thankful.....

I am thankful for:

good health (there is nothing better)

my family & friends

people smiling, especially

my kids smiles

laughter

the roof over my head

and the food on our table

the sun beating down on me

the blue skies

my warm & cozy scarfs

on the cool days, like today

my morning cappuccinos

being able sit, relax & read

kindness

to name just a few

At this point in my life, I truly feel thankful and blessed for everything and everyone in my life.  My life has taken me to people and places that I could never in a million years imagined and for that I am thankful.  Life is good, life is short, life is not to be taken for granted but enjoyed moment by moment.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING, FRIENDS

(you are all loved )

xxoo

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love.this quote...

"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them."

~John Fitzgerald Kennedy~

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

xxoo

(photo via here)

getting ready for thanksgiving....

Pumpkin Mousse

Apple Cranberry Crisp

Pumpkin Banana Pie

Just a few desserts that caught my eye, as I checking out Gluten Free Girl's blog. Yum, yum and yum!!  Have a beautiful day, everyone!

xxoo



 



my people are coming...

Meet my handsome son, Matt and

his beautiful wife Heather

I think you already met

my gorgeous daughter, Stephanie

These are my babies, and along with my fave

guy, Alex and his family - we will be sharing

a wonderful Thanksgiving Meal together.

Stephanie will be my assistant in the kitchen,

I guess I should break the news to her soon.

More than anything, I am just looking

forward to hanging out with my people,

I am thankful for that.

I am thankful for my family -

I will be seeing them soon

at Christmas - can't wait!

I am thankful for my friends,

far & near, old & new.

I am thankful for food on our table,

a roof over our heads, and our health.

I am thankful, yes I am!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone,

I hope you all have a wonderful

day with your loved ones doing

whatever it is you love doing best!

Share a smile with someone!

xxoo

let the holiday movies begin, part one....

Here's another thing you may not know about me. I am a major holiday movie buff - I can't get enough of them. I will watch them on every channel I can find and record the ones

I won't be around to watch - I just love them.

I can watch them year round, and often do.

The Holiday season to me is a season of hope, miracles, family and love. To be totally honest, I am not a big crier in real life - but when it comes to holiday movies, my tears flow very freely....maybe that's why I love them so much!

Here are a few of my fave:

We can't have a holiday without good ole Charlie Brown

a wonderful quirky film that I adore

Mia, Dianne & Barbara - need I say more?

funny funny movie

I think we can all recognize bits & pieces of family in this awesome gem!

What are your fave Thanksgiving Movies ?