Giving Thanks

Marc hosted Thanksgiving this year and we had a wonderful day together. Lots of yummy food, good family time, and lovin' on Harry, Marc's awesome dog. It couldn't have been better!

It's not a list of 10, but here are the things I'm thankful for this year:

1. Mom and Marc - we've been through a lot in the past year, but our relationships with each other are stronger because of it and I'm so thankful they are the family I'm stuck with!

2. My friends, near and far - you are amazing and I can't imagine my life without you

3. New beginnings - there are some new, exciting things happening that I'm not quite ready to post about yet, but life is pretty good right now

4. A job that, while challenging and stressful, has moments of absolute joy that keep me going


Happy Season of Thanks to you all!!

Favorite Photo Friday

George's Pond, Franklin, Maine. Oh how I miss summer!

Lisa's Birthday

Lisa turned 33 today and we went out last night to celebrate her birthday in style. It was a great night and a lot of fun was had by all! Below are some pictures from the first half of the night, which was dinner at the Red Blazer. Sarah was smart enough to go home after dinner, but the rest of us walked downtown to the Barley House and continued the fun until last call. We don't have any pictures from that part of the evening, but there are lots of stories...

Lisa's Birthday

Happy Birthday Pizza!!

Fall Morning at Camp

Lisa, Victoria and I went up to camp on Saturday to put away everything in the kitchen and get the dining hall closed up for the winter. It was a beautiful morning at camp and we had to take a walk before we left. I love being at camp when it is quiet and no one else is around (I also love it when campers are there, I promise!). And I'm not usually at camp so late in the fall, so it was neat to see what it looks like without a lot of color and with the trees pretty bare.

We headed down to Inspiration Point and attempted a few photos - luckily Victoria has long arms! I hadn't been down to Inspiration Point all summer and I had forgotten how peaceful it is. It was good to be at camp and remember that, even in the midst of all the drama that sometimes surrounds our involvement with Wanakee, the physical place can still bring such peace and happiness.

It's True Love...

Please be patient as I endlessly post about Berlin this weekend. It won't last forever, I promise!

Click on the photo to see some of my favorite Berlin photos

Berlin

Berlin

I have spent the last week or so wishing I could be in Berlin this weekend, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the fall of "Die Mauer". The Germans know how to throw a party and I'm sure this is going to be one to remember. Both the New York Times and MSNBC have had some great articles and picture of Berlin. I particularly liked this article and this very cool collection of pictures that shows what certain parts of Berlin looked like 20 years ago and what they look like now. I know it may seem silly to be in love with a place, but I truly, madly, deeply love Berlin.

Favorite Photo Friday

Monday is the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. I wish I was in Berlin to be a part of the celebration - I can just imagine the festival they are having. I bet there will be a huge party at the Brandenburg Gate - beer tents, music, people, all the good stuff!

Saturday Morning Photo Shoot

Sarah and I spent Saturday morning at a great park in Northwood with her dogs, attempting to get some pictures taken of Sarah and the pups as a Christmas present (surprise) for Reg. I was not the official photographer (her friend Jane takes beautiful pictures), but was along to help manage the dogs. Needless to say, getting 3 dogs to do the same thing at the same time is pretty challenging. Treats helped a little bit, but by the end Annabelle, Bentley, and Jake were bored with the treats and ready to be done posing.

This picture was one of the few times that they were all looking at the camera at the same time, and it was taken at the end of the morning when we were loading up the car! The dogs were pretty exhausted from their morning photo shoot, and Sarah and I were too. I can't wait to see how Jane's pictures came out - I'm sure she got some great ones!