Being Thankful

Like most people, I am taking time today to think about what I am thankful for this year. As always, I am thankful for my family, friends and our good health. This year I am also thankful for our Michigan Retreat that my parents bought when I was 16 years old. When they bought this house I had no way of knowing we would still be enjoying it many years later. This retreat has been a place where our family, including cousins, aunts and uncles, gather to celebrate the holidays or sometimes just for a weekend of competitive game playing.

What I love best about our retreat is that it is ever changing. In the summer, we spend most of our day on the beach soaking up the sun or going for a ride in the kayaks and then off to ice cream after a late night dinner. Right now, we are here relaxing as we spend some quiet time celebrating Thanksgiving. I am always amazed at how beautiful it is this time of year, no matter what mother nature throws our way.

This is the view of the lake from our window the first day. It poured rain all day and the wind was so strong that you could hear the constant roar throughout the inside of the house.

 The next day was cloudy but warm enough for a walk on the beach. I love the different shades of November with the sky sometimes a light grey and sometimes a light blue.

Our breakers took a beating this year. They will probably be very little left come this spring.

A few brave boats this time of the year. Mostly fishermen and tug boats.

Thanksgiving Day dawned with snow on the ground and a full day of flurries.

The same beach I walked on yesterday is no longer accessible. Large waves and strong winds keeping us away.

We had time between cooking to enjoy the snow. This is how we like to enjoy our Thanksgiving! Wishing you the best this Thanksgiving!