A fall photo series: Each day during the month of November I will be posting something that I am thankful for along with a photo or two. I invite you to join me by posting a link to your blog, Instagram, or Facebook page in the comments.

Day 30:

Today and every day I am thankful for my little family and our holiday traditions. It is beginning to look like Christmas in our house already!

A fall photo series: Each day during the month of November I will be posting something that I am thankful for along with a photo or two. I invite you to join me by posting a link to your blog, Instagram, or Facebook page in the comments.

Day 29:

Today I am thankful for all of the time that we spend outside camping, hiking, and playing and for this afternoon we spent exploring a new-to-us nature area by golden late-in-the-day light.

A fall photo series: Each day during the month of November I will be posting something that I am thankful for along with a photo or two. I invite you to join me by posting a link to your blog, Instagram, or Facebook page in the comments.

Day 28:

The way the sun was shining and the sky was so blue, our slow-paced walk to the park, that my kids saying they were thankful for their family and their pets and the beach, a very relaxing and wonderful day. Thankful.

A fall photo series: Each day during the month of November I will be posting something that I am thankful for along with a photo or two. I invite you to join me by posting a link to your blog, Instagram, or Facebook page in the comments.

Day 27:

When I first moved out on my own, I didn't know how to cook. At all. I ate instant rice rolled in tortillas with cheese, tater tots, microwave meals, and who-knows-what else for a long time. When I figured out that following a recipe WAS cooking and that there were recipes for ALL KINDS of foods, my life was forever changed. I am so thankful now, 20+ years later, for all of the things that I have learned over time and that I feel unlimited in what I eat because I know I can make whatever I want!

A fall photo series: Each day during the month of November I will be posting something that I am thankful for along with a photo or two. I invite you to join me by posting a link to your blog, Instagram, or Facebook page in the comments.

Photo credit: Old Town Pizza

A fall photo series: Each day during the month of November I will be posting something that I am thankful for along with a photo or two. I invite you to join me by posting a link to your blog, Instagram, or Facebook page in the comments.

Day 25:

Today I did the majority of the grocery shopping for Thanksgiving. While I was at Trader Joe's it was a complete madhouse. Every aisle was thick with carts and crowds and I had both of my kids with me so we weren't exactly a small group either. The cashier congratulated me on choosing to shop today because, as he said, it will be worse tomorrow. When I left, he told us to have a blessed holiday and smiled a genuine smile. Not only am I beyond thankful that I am able to buy a cartful of groceries for our week and holiday, but I love that there is still genuine joy in people even in the midst of hurry scurry chaos.

A fall photo series: Each day during the month of November I will be posting something that I am thankful for along with a photo or two. I invite you to join me by posting a link to your blog, Instagram, or Facebook page in the comments.

Day 24:

Today I am thankful for the wonderful nurseries we have in the area that offer educated advice and tranquil beauty. Also grateful for our crazy leaf fun at the park!

A fall photo series: Each day during the month of November I will be posting something that I am thankful for along with a photo or two. I invite you to join me by posting a link to your blog, Instagram, or Facebook page in the comments.

Day 23:

I am thankful that my kids have the entire week off of school for Thanksgiving. I love the slower pace of days like this and the extra time to spend with them.

A fall photo series: Each day during the month of November I will be posting something that I am thankful for along with a photo or two. I invite you to join me by posting a link to your blog, Instagram, or Facebook page in the comments.

Day 22:

My littlest love has been sick with the stomach flu this week. It is no fun at all but it will pass and he will be back to eating like a lumberjack. I'm am tremendously thankful for my good health and the health of my family.

A fall photo series: Each day during the month of November I will be posting something that I am thankful for along with a photo or two. I invite you to join me by posting a link to your blog, Instagram, or Facebook page in the comments.

Day 21:

Today I am thankful to have found a writing group and met some great new people.

A fall photo series: Each day during the month of November I will be posting something that I am thankful for along with a photo or two. I invite you to join me by posting a link to your blog, Instagram, or Facebook page in the comments.

Day 20:

Long yoga class in a warm studio on a rainy day. Bliss.

A fall photo series: Each day during the month of November I will be posting something that I am thankful for along with a photo or two. I invite you to join me by posting a link to your blog, Instagram, or Facebook page in the comments.

Day 19:

Today I am thankful for our boys' great school and that both of our teacher conferences went very well!