I am Thankful For....

I LOVE Thanksgiving. There is something amazing about taking the time to stop and think of all of the things in your life that you have that are good. There is also something about taking the things that don't seem good and trying to make them seem good. This is one of my favorite Thanksgiving poems...

I am Thankful for...
The mess to clean up after a party because it means
I have been surrounded by friends.
The taxes I pay
because it means I am employed.
The clothes that fit a little too snug
because it means I have enough to eat.
A lawn that needs mowing, windows that need cleaning and
gutters that need fixing
because it means I have a home.
All the complaining I hear about our government
because it means we have freedom of speech.
A parking spot at the far end of the parking lot
because it means I am capable of walking.
My huge heating bill
because it means I am warm.
The lady behind me at church who sings off key
because it means I can hear.
The piles of laundry and ironing
because it means my loved ones are nearby.
Weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day
because it means I have been productive.
The alarm that goes off in the early morning hours
because it means that I'm alive.

May Gratitude fill you heart the love fill your home...
Happy Thanksgiving!!

Laura's Babies

Photography has always been a love for me, but I have so much to learn. Luckily I have kind, patient friends that are willing to give me a chance. This week I had two of those. (Thanks friends!) Laura's babies were so cute! I have to admit it was hard to put them down because I just wanted to snuggle them. Even now my arms are missing them a little. They were so adorable and even cooperated through all of my lighting experiments. Here are some of our results.

The Seeleys

Who wouldn't want to spend an afternoon hanging out with some of the coolest people in the world. Seriously. Aren't they a picture perfect family? I love my Sillies!