I’m thankful for the frustrations of dating long distance, the headaches of wedding planning
…and getting to live our day to day adventures together for the rest of our lives.
I’m thankful for stinky diapers, loud screaming cries
…and being lucky enough to stare at my baby girl and wonder who she looks more like.
I’m thankful for hours spent packing, long car rides
…and spending time making memories I’ll cherish forever.
I’m thankful for loud barks at the mailman, whining when she’s hungry
…and endless tail wags and licks when I get home.
I’m thankful for working around busy schedules and long emails trying to coordinate plans
…and wonderful friends.
I’m thankful for sore muscles and having to rush to try and cook dinner while tending to a needy baby
…and I’m so grateful for a healthy body and mind that allows me to be strong and active.
I’m thankful for funny looks when I pull out my camera in a nice restaurant, time spent editing photos in the wee hours of the morning
…and the opportunity to be able to connect with all of YOU.
KISSES!
There are so many people and things to be thankful for this Thanksgiving- this is just my short list.
I hope you have a wonderful turkey day with the ones you love!
Love, The Dixons
(Photo Courtesy of Lauren Klein)
Molly @ Duchess of Fork says
Happy Thanksgiving, Brittany! I love that sweater you’re wearing in that last family photo. 🙂
John J. Stathas says
Brittany, what a beautiful and touching Thanksgiving writing. Your ability to say what is in your heart is awesome. You are such a bright light in our universe offering love and inspiration to many. I am thankful for having such a wonderful daughter (“Daddy’s Girl”) over the course of my life. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with the Dixons!
blackhuff says
I LOVE this post of yours. And I am also thankful for the memories I can make with family and friends 🙂
Shari says
This is my favorite Thanksgiving post I’ve read … love the way you phrased everything 🙂
Enjoy your holiday!
Kristin @ eat healthy. be happy. live well. says
Happy Thanksgiving to you! I love your take on what you’re thankful for 🙂
That family photo at the end is so beautiful!!
Heather says
Great way to put it!
Erin @ The Grass Skirt says
Happy Thanksgiving! Hope you enjoy your first one as a new mama. 🙂
Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says
awww! Love the family photo! Happy Thanksgiving!
Emily says
What a wonderful list! Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours!
Sherry says
Beautifully written. I like the way you turned what could have been a negative to a positive “thankful” experience. Great photographs. I am thankful for family, friends, and good health. And I am very thankful for a beautiful, healthy grand daughter who is the latest addition to our family!
Lauren says
I thought this post was so cute!
[email protected] says
Belated Happy Thanksgiving to all Dixons! (including the Koda!) Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Kristin says
this is SUCH an amazing post!!! 🙂 Thank YOU for you and ur blog :)!!!!