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 18:

Today I am thankful that my mom is back home and being cared for, that rain is coming this week (snow in the mountains!), and that our sweet Miley is doing well in doggy school.

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 17:

Fire in the fireplace, freshly bathed dog sleeping nearby, dinner from the crockpot (a modified version of this Indian lentil dal), and house smelling of the apple cider granola (recipe here) and banana bread (recipe here) that I made for breakfast and snacks this week. Love days like this.

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 16:

Today I am thankful for long stretches of time to get caught up on writing projects and things at home. For kids playing nicely together and a relaxing pace to the day.

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 15:

I am thankful for our local libraries (we have 3 in Roseville), where I can even check out audio and Kindle books. I spent a little time in this lovely sunny spot today.

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 14:

I am in love with the way that my kids sit down every day with a box of markers, a bottle of glue, a roll of tape- whatever supplies they can get their hands on, and make stuff just because they want to.

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 13:

I am so, so thankful for my husband, best friend, and partner in everything. My life is better every day because of you. xoxo

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 12:

Today I am thankful for massages, sweatpants, dark chocolate, and flannel sheets. That is how my day ended and it was exactly what I needed. Goodnight.

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 11:

I am thankful for the access that I have to so many wonderful foods, farmers markets, recipes, and online inspiration so that I can feed my family healthy and delicious foods.


PS: The recipe for this yummy bean soup can be found here!

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 10:

I am grateful to all who have served and who are currently serving our country. Thank you for your bravery.

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 9:

I am thankful for moments of "me too!" with new friends and old. We all have stories and finding these common threads makes my heart smile.

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 8:

I'm thankful for my adventurous travel-loving girlfriends who kept me out too late to post this yesterday!

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 7:

Today I am thankful for good mornings and good nights. For the first time I hear my kids' sweet voices in the morning and for 8pm, when all 4 of us huddle on the couch for a bedtime story or two. Love.