i will remember november

thanksgiving morning 2014, where my gratitude begins

a few images of what made up the month of november around here this year. a month traditionally geared toward being thankful, i'm reminded that along with the days getting more full on the calendar, our hearts are also filling up! we adore our two.

i started bread baking this month. totally new to me - and i (we all) love it!

i always take the girls with me to vote. hoping they'll absorb the importance as they grow older.

our bugs sure are artists (they're zavala cousins included). mila and ayin quietly watercoloring.

auntie emi was taking photos and mila started "posing!" it was too funny!

took evia to a fun-filled birthday party, for our dear friend penelope and it was held at my old gym. not one thing has changed in 25 years!!!

i made a major hair change while d was away hunting. loving it!

evia helping grandpa with yard work. weather finally starting to cool off.

this lady is a puzzle master. her find at the rummage sale, a wooden box with three wooden puzzles for $1. she completes them simultaneously.

our two ladies at nana and grandpa's

apple picking with grandpa in the garden

a little fever and a little rest

papa's forest-found elk and deer shed. a pretty cool souvenir.

a mila-mama-papa date at brophy's on a perfect fall day

more bread baking, rosemary rolls with dinner

they were all laughing hysterically, romping around, after papa came home from work

evia does daily portraits, this one in her journal of mama and papa

silly grandpa taught the girls to eat their popcorn like puppies! but he made a fire for us on a cold day - so all is good!

one chilly morning the girls and i got bundled and went to the beach for a couple hours - it was fall heaven

 

tino's sandwiches and playing at the park a pretty nice sunday

becky came through town during thanksgiving. fun in the pool, on the playground with the covers (!) and a spa day for us mama's was such a treat!

my best bud!

papa pic

perfect spa day

my little turkey!

a relaxing thanksgiving this year. lots of time enjoying togetherness.

sissies on thanksgiving

visiting with my dear friend mandy and watching the next generation of friends

auntie anna taking our holiday pictures. she always captures the moment so beautifully

deer on my parent's lane, while little rain drops fell. magical.