Giving Thanks

This month of Thanksgiving I noticed nearly everyone I knew counting their blessings. It really helped me focus on the things that I am grateful for. Throughout the month I found myself thinking about things that I want (which I tend to do just before Christmas) and each time I did, I found myself recognizing more, the things I already have. For example, I look around my empty house, covered with boxes, longing for it to be finished; then I remember how grateful I am to have such a beautiful house at all. I often find myself coveting the talents of others and this month I tried to reflect on the talents the Lord has blessed me with instead. Lately as the weather has changed I thought about how we really lack seasons here, but this weekend I realized how grateful I am to be able to travel to places where my little boy can fully appreciate the meaning of FALL :)






Dallen had a BLAST playing in the leaves at Grandma's house!! I am so grateful for that smile and the ability to capture and share it. These are just a few pictures I took, there are more to come :)