thankful

happy thanksgiving everyone!

i thought this would be a perfect time to reflect upon what i'm most thankful for

in putting all this pics together for this post- i thought why don't i

focus on gratitude more often

it is truly powerful to acknowledge what

you appreciate in life

not what you feel is missing

COFFEE

it seems trivial but honestly it makes me want to wake up in the morning and seize the day

and i get a lot more done when i drink it

MY HOME

it's warm and cozy and my favorite two lovelies live there

( lee lou and taylor :)

AVDESIGN

it's my job and i love it

MY HUSBAND

for teaching me that life is too short to sweat the small stuff

it's okay to be silly and act like a kid

in fact it's really fun

that throwing theme parties is always a good idea

to not take life too seriously

and most of all to love fully

LEE LOU

our funny kitty

she continues to crack me up on a regular basis

MY BROTHERS

although i'm the oldest, my younger brothers bryan and clark have taught me so much

and continually love me despite my flaws

(especially that snotty teenage phase when i denied their existence)

MY NEPHEW LUKE

i love him more each day and my smile gets bigger

every moment i spend with him

MY FAMILY

seriously these people have stood by my side and supported me fully

whether i wake up a monster or an angel

they are there for me

and i am so grateful for their love and support

(that means YOU cookie and g-pa!)

i also include my loving friends in this category- whether you've know me a couple of months

or many years i appreciate your friendship and love!

on that note i hope everyone is surrounded with family and friends

and lots of love

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!