What were you Thankful for?

Yesterday was Thanksgiving. It was busy! Today is quiet: a day to avoid the kitchen and reflect. (I'm quite thankful for the leftovers. It's one of the bonuses for hosting a holiday.)

I'm very grateful for those who joined us yesterday for food and fun.  I'm thankful for a break in routine. Oh, and my camera! I really love my camera and the surprises I occasionally find there:

On Thanksgiving our dog Chloe got to go for a walk and bury her nose in the snow. She loves the snow!

Our dog Dillon has a different nature: he waited patiently thru Macy's parade and then came alive for the Dog Show. In case you missed it, he could probably tell you who got 'Best in Show'.

One more time:

Chloe, the outdoor girl-dog, happy in the snow:

And Dillon, our tv-watching, couch potato guy-dog:

On another day, I'll share a story about our coffee drinking cat, Joe.

It's a crazy bunch.

What did you give thanks for on Thanksgiving?

Oh! America Day!

Happy fourth of July!!!
May your stars spangle, banners wave, picnics be sunny and  your Fireworks Crackle & POP!!!

Enjoy !!!!

Oh Canada!

Today is O'Canada Day ... and because I live close the the border and have spent many happy, happy times in Canada (vacationing, skiing, enjoying the beautiful city of Vancouver), I feel it's only right to celebrate this holiday too! How? Well ... maybe bake something? Check out Stephanie Levy:  A Studio with a View Blog for a great Rhubarb Strawberry Muffin recipe. It sounds scrumptious and its got the right colors in it! Also check out her collages. I recently purchased one for a birthday present to myself and I'm way happy with it!
To enjoy a bit of Canada today, here are a few street scenes from the Olympics in Vancouver, B.C. this past winter: