Day 30 TDOT

For Rent

And an end to the challenge of TDOT

I may not have met each day, but it always brings to the forefront the many things I have to be thankful for.

It has been simple this year, sometimes repetitive, but it is what it is.

A good exercise for all year.  But normally, in the past, it was in a journal.

I know for all of us, life is a journey through ups and downs, no exceptions.

But the common thread through the month of thankfulness is...family, first and foremost...and my friends

My posts will not be daily, but I will continue to share my journey through my photos, which always tell a story in itself.

Rainy Day Reflections

I wish for all who choose to read my ramblings, blessings in the coming days and throughout the next year.

Day 25 TDOT

Thankful for generous neighbors

and for a dehydrator

a naturally sweet snack

a bed to rest in

a warm home

Going In...

the rich color of Persimmons

The End Result

Day 24...TDOT

24........

Half a Wish

Stunned with the realization that Christmas is now only 24 days away

Don't like the short span between 2 great holidays, hope next year is different

But for now... I am still thankful on a daily basis

FOR:

Friendships, true friendship that spans the test of time

Coffee and chat

Weekend breaks

rest

renewal

music coming from Terry playing the guitar

Time To Relax

Day 23 TDOT

Under Sail

Ok, I am having issues...

this is  at least my 6th attempt to format this sentence and I realize that Patience is not my best attribute....

Big.  Deep.  Breath

I am thankful for....

grace

a big time out called the weekend

fresh air and sea breezes

Good night..

Day 22 TDOT

22 Days into November and Thirty Days of Thanksgiving

Morning Star

First, where has the month gone?  Next week is Thanksgiving and already thoughts of Christmas have infiltrated the season.  There are more people putting up Christmas decorations before Thanksgiving that it seems to be getting lost in the fray.  I find myself thinking how/when am I going to decorate, shop....blah blah blah

The sad part is I used to relish this time of year to catch a breath before Christmas and its chaos, oh my, now I sound like the grinch.

But as I approach the yearend, it is a mixture of joy, fun, family but mixed with a yearend of requirements for yearend have to's in the business world.  And this year, it is complicated.

So, it is more important to me than ever to catch the here and now of what I am thankful for.  Because the unknown future and the anticipation of what could be is more than I can/want to look at.

So, this is without a doubt the longest verbiage I have used since the beginning of the month, my apologies for the rambling.  Thanks for hanging with me, if you even got this far.

I AM thankful for...

weekends

music

holding hands

date nights

a clean house

time on the weekends to catch up or explore

family, even the ones that come with drama

fall and the clear cool air filled with dramatic color

a husband who loves me even though...

my children, a great gift

I'm done....see you tomorrow

Day 20 TDOT

Thankful for...

Softly Fell the Drops

For the freshness of rain

The Perfection of a Rose

Chasing rainbows

Chasing Rainbows

My friend and hairdresser who is awesome at her craft

Family

Day 17 TDOT

17th day

Hiding Amongst the Leaves

Always something to be thankful for...

Breakfast at Bon Temps Creole Cafe 

dinner with my mom in law

a wonderful last 6 days

The Change Continues

Tomorrow my friends...

Day 15 TDOT

My thankfulness continues throughout the month...

and today I am thankful with a full heart for the anniversary of our daughter and son #2 of 10years.  Congratulations you two!!

Keeping a marriage together takes not only love, but work.  Honor and cherish.....you have earned our respect in how you have grown together for the last 10 years.  

We love you two.

Happy 10th Anniversary!!

Hand in Hand

Day 10 TDOT

Home again, with a list of thankfulness

Today I am thankful for....

Back Home safe and sound

Early drive and open freeways

Beautiful clouds and blue ocean waters

finding a little cafe for breakfast and eating at the water's edge

making good memories

girl time

scooter ride with Terry

Day 8 TDOT

Today I am thankful for...

Safe travels

Evening walk and talk with Mom

Easy dinner and conversation

That my mom is healthy and active at 85!!  (Oh to be like her when I grow up)

Day 7 TDOT

One week in....

Gleaming the Field

thankfulness comes in different ways

I am thankful for...

another beautiful sunrise

a flock of geese feeding in a cut field

time to run back to catch a few shots

a productive (though trying) day

my hardworking hubby

The Final Cut

see you tomorrow

Day 6

Day 6

I am thankful for...

Refreshing breaks in the day

Clouds

Yoga pants

That's it for now

Day 5 TDOT

Tuesday, Day 5

After the Harvest 2

Today, I am thankful for...
vineyards turning into patchwork quilts on the hillsides
golden sunny mornings and evenings
unexpected smiles & acknowledgment of trying situations

I know there is more, but I am ready to call it a day

ttfn

Day 4 of TDOT

4th day of thanks-giving

Today I am thankful for:

the internet is up!  (for now)  ;)

leftovers (which mean minimal dinner prep)

home after work

hugs from my husband

see you tomorrow!

TDOT Day 1

Lined Up and Ready

Today is the beginning of the TDOT "challenge".  I have been doing this for the last 3 (?) years on my blog.  Yet, for years I have journaled entries of what I am thankful for.  At times it comes easy, other times I have to search a bit deeper.  From I see from others, this is not uncommon.  So when TDOT came about through my daughter Angela and her blog, I decided to join in.  If for no other reason than to remind myself of the wonder all around me.

Join me/us if you like, or just read from time to time and perhaps you can do the same.

1...first and foremost, my family.  My husband, our daughter and son in law, our son

2...music

3...the colors of fall, my favorite season!

and that is the start

I'll be back tomorrow!

TDOT is almost here!

TDOT

is almost here!

Thirty Days of Thanksgiving starts November 1st.

What will you be thankful for this year?

It is a personal challenge for me to this daily for the month of November, especially since my blogging has become very rusty and very infrequent.

I am inviting you join me and many others that do this annually and be challenged on a daily basis.

Sometimes it comes easily, sometimes...not so much.  If you join, I would love to know so that I can see yours as well.

Message me and let me know.

Get the information here!

If you click on over to

Angela Andrieux's Blog

she will explain it all if you wish to participate.

30 Days of Thanksgiving | Day 25

Sunday...I think I have hit the end of the week

Time to reflect on thankfulness...not that there isn't many things to be thankful for...I am just plain tired

Japanese Glass Net Balls

Thankful for the time to put away my fall decorations, even though they are my favorite ... time to make room for Christmas

Thankful for help in going through boxes and boxes of files for shredding

Thankful for a call to come pick persimmons

Thankful for table time and conversation with our son, and laughs about some of the content of the files we came across

Thankful for phone conversation with our daughter to share the day

Thankful that I have a hot shower and clean bed waiting for me...I am ready

Thankful for another day, another week, another breath

30 Days of Thanksgiving | Day 24

Vineyard in the Evening Fall

Saturday, what a week, could I cram any more into it?

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday....

Back home from So Cal, safe and sound

Moon Shot after shooting plane night trails

I am thankful for a full and wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends

My sister and brother in law who traveled from Oregon, who made sacrifices in their own ways to be with family....I am thankful, I love you!

Walking in the Mist in Morro Bay

My Oldest sister, Claudia, btw...I miss you terribly...one of her oldest and best friends hosted the whole Campbell gang (and I mean gang) at their home...I am thankful, Thank you Peggy & Bob, I love you!

My mom, who is 85 yrs young...and runs circles around me!  I am thankful...I love you, MOM!!!

My Beautiful Mother

For my ever loving sisters, who NEVER age!!!!  Chris and Cyn, I am thankful and I love you!!

Christine & Cynthia....

Smile????

And John, of course, you too ;)

Judy, our adopted sister...I am thankful for such a full family!

And spending time with our daughter and son #2.....I am thankful and blessed...Love you!!!!!!

Angela and Les

Able to connect with our son on Thanksgiving,  I am blessed...Love you!

My husband, I am thankful...he truly loves me unconditionally....how did I deserve  this? LOVE YOU!!!!!

Terry and Val Kill More

New experiences,  I am thankful

A drive by hug from my Nephew, Adam, who took the time from cleaning up from Turkey Day to come by, I am Thankful....Love you, AD!!

Home, I am thankful