we're giving thanks

It's funny to see the word thanks in the header for this post. Recently the word has taken on new meaning or perhaps significance as Kate no longer says "thank you" rather it's "thanks". To me it's just another sign that she's growing up. I do prefer thank you but beggars can't be choosers and I'm thankful to get thanks. Out of the blue she's been saying"thanks for dinner Mama." I like that. I bet she says thank you for the whipping cream she's going to have tomorrow night.

Tomorrow we're celebrating Thanksgiving with Cody's Mom, Candace, Paul and the kids. I'm very thankful that they're coming. We had such a busy summer we really haven't seen them since June. The weather is divine and the colours magical. The best season of the year.

Speaking of this year, like most we have had our ups and downs but these are a few of the ups that I am especially thankful for: My sister's dramatic health improvement, Elliott being an early, good walker, Kate enjoying the early days of what I hope is a long school career, seeing my Calgary friends and family in a few weeks, Mexico with my Mom, Dad and Aunt for two weeks, the Grants, my husband who I love more and more deeply each passing week/month/year??? I can't commit to a daily increase. At this particular junction in my life I would say I'm most thankful for these moments...

They're not plentiful but they are beautiful. And just to clarify that is a hug not a chokehold.

Gobble, gobble everyone!
xoxo CAKE