Days 329-330: Seven Days of Thankfulness (Days 5-6)

On November 27, 2011 By LindyIn photography

My husband and I celebrated Thanksgiving with our families on Friday and Saturday. That’s why I’m thankful for our big, extended families and all the time we have together. I have seven cousins and 18 second cousins. Nine kids running around, playing, and decorating cookies at my parents’ house was definitely loud and entertaining, but we wouldn’t have it any other way! And my husband has three siblings, so we have a big immediate family on his side. They had me take a family photo yesterday – the first official family photo that included me and our 2-year-old nephew.

My sister laughs and watches my little cousins play on the chaotic bed.

The Rhodes family photo - my husband's parents, three siblings, brother-in-law, niece, nephew, him, and me.

Day 327: Seven Days of Thankfulness (Day 3)

On November 24, 2011 By LindyIn photography

I am thankful for my employer. Not only am I grateful to have a job, but I’m lucky to work for such a great organization. The American Cancer Society is dedicated to saving lives – what could be better than that?

Our American Cancer Society first floor hallway is adorned with a timeline of logos since its 1913 inception.

Day 326: Seven Days of Thankfulness (Day 2)

On November 23, 2011November 23, 2011 By LindyIn photography

I am so grateful for my little immediate family: my husband and my cat. My cat Esme is sweet, loving, and playful. My husband Jerod is sweet, loving, and playful too … and so much more. He forgives me every time I mess up, and he loves me even when I may not deserve it. I’m a lucky lady.

Esme rests on my husband's lap, eager for some love and attention.

Day 325: Seven Days of Thankfulness (Day 1)

On November 22, 2011November 22, 2011 By LindyIn photography

Day 1: I am thankful for my parents. Yesterday they returned from a three-week China tour. Aside from two very brief conversations, I had no contact with them, which that was more difficult than I expected. It made me realize how grateful I am for their honesty, advice, help, and unconditional love. I’m so lucky to have two great parents, and I’m very grateful they made it home safely.