A Day in the Life...

Today is Thanksgiving, a national day when Americans are supposed to stop and give thanks. It is usually a day when families gather from all over the country for a large meal of turkey and sometimes tense togetherness. I started my cooking last night so while waiting as the turkey bakes, I decided to give you a glimpse of the lead up to the big day. As usual click each photo for a better view.

Alex has taken the week off and we are enjoying the unhurried feel of each day. Over the weekend we spent some time trying to decide what to do. But, Sunny-Girl who has now become an important part of the family, was a consideration. While she slept we pondered where to go and what to do.

We decided on St Augustine but then Sunny-Girl woke up, gave Alex the "puppy look", and we decided to change our focus and enjoy why you live in Florida... and planned to go to the beach!

Sunny-Girl is a miniature Dachshund and it was a little cold but we wanted her to enjoy her first outing near the water, so packaging was a concern. First we tried a carry bag. She fit but had a look that said "You have got to be kidding!"

Next came our final solution. It was perfect! She could see, sit or stand with a little warmth, while we still had some control. We laughed and laughed at the look of that little head peaking out of the bag.

And so, we were ready to go. But, we were pleasantly surprised that it was warmer than we had anticipated and all our preparation was unnecessary as we watched Sunny-Girl run off down the beach. We spent our time taking pictures of the sail boats off in the distance...

and following Sunny-Girl down the beach. She might be a dog but every now and then she knows how to direct her owners to enjoy a good thing when it presents itself!

The Falling Leaves...

There is something about this time of year that makes you take stock. New Years Eve is right around the corner and you are looking at the leaves fall and family members who only yesterday were small children or adults that seemed somehow younger.

That said I am devoting this post to the changing of leaves and faces of family on Thanksgiving Day.

For those of you who think there is no change of seasons in Florida... there is and it can be amazing if not as dramatic as in Colorado. Oh did I mention this is poison Ivy? It always seems so inviting this time of year!

Talk about the change of seasons. It was only yesterday that this young lady, who is the daughter of a niece, was in diapers.

Alex got this shot of me sharing a laugh with someone. It must have been funny!

Daddy seemed pretty happy and told us he plans to live until 100 just to make us mad!

My nephew and his family. I can remember taking him to the zoo as a little boy and now he has children that are the age I always remember him being.

And finally a new leaf for a different season, with a smile for a great meal!