Thankful Thursday ~ 11/14/13

In the midst of the business of life, with the added crazy of the holidays looming, I love seeing people actually thinking about Thanksgiving. And by that, I mean the actual act of giving thanks, not just taking a day off work in America, and over stuffing ourselves (even more than usual, that is.) 

I'm seeing people posting daily lists of gratitude on Facebook, and while some skeptics might say that those are just another means of feeding our public displays of narcissism, I think that any means of getting people to quit bitching and focus on positive stuff is a good thing.

So, yes, I think I'll join the bandwagon. No, not with daily posts, I just can't handle that kind of public commitment and pressure. But I think I can manage a weekly roundup of gratitude. This week will be in the form of pictures of some of the things that really do make my life better. Next week, who knows what I will do, because I just don't plan ahead that well. 

Presenting Thankful Thursday.Here are some of the reasons that I am so very blessed.

Walks in the woods with my Mini Me (Girl Child)

Smiling Boy Child (much more pleasant with a grin than when moody & angst filled)

Morris, the slightly mentally challenged cat, due to a probable lack of diversity in the gene pool. Still, he's awfully cute and we love him.

Super Olive: Head of Ranch Security and Self Declared Ruler of the World

Cat: She's gorgeous, elegant, and really seems to have multiple lives.

Saxon Beef Fu Yung: Who wouldn't want to come home to this happy & hairy beast every night?

As you can see, I am one lucky lady.Having this crew around makes me smile daily, and realizing how grateful I am for them really does make getting through the hard times a little easier. Yep, I am blessed indeed. 

I'd love to hear what you are thankful for in the comments below.