Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays.  While the mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie are key factors, I mainly love that we spend a whole day basking in thankfulness. 

Gratitude takes me beyond household chores, my desires for a dishwasher, and my fantasies of a foot massage.  It helps me to look into my son’s chocolate brown eyes and  take a moment to be humbled by what I already have. 

When I’m in a thankful state of mind, I’m not feeling urges to buy or impatience over what we don’t have. If we could all wander around in a constant state of gratitude, we’d most likely all have less stuff, more happiness, and a much cleaner planet. 

Here are a few images that remind me to be thankful for my glorious little family.  They’re both taken from a hike last summer. The experience cost nothing and will be remembered for many years to come.  (And yes, those green toes are mine.) Happy Thanksgiving!

We’ll be back next week with Thrifty Green Thursday!