Crazy-wonderful thankfulness (with turkeys)

I'm thinking today of all I have to be grateful for and the list is long and crazy-wonderful, from great big things to fortuitous little details. There remain struggles and challenges but overall, wow, life is good.

High on my list is how thankful I am to be surrounded by a creative and supportive family of wonderful characters. Case in point: at Thanksgiving, the entire family looks forward to seeing the results of a turkey-themed watercolor tradition that my husband and stepdaughter have managed to keep alive through the years, and now, across the miles.

The turkey saga usually incorporates world or family events, particularly travel, and the potential subject matter is a much discussed topic. Last year the turkeys explored Costa Rica...

 

Thanksgiving watercolor: turkey zipline in Costa Rica. © 2010, Jim Leggitt and Gretchen Leggitt. 

The earlier series of 15 can be seen here. Or come by to see the watercolors festooned around the dining room! Can't wait to see what they'll come up with this year. An article from Jim's blog about the tradition and process is here: Thanksgiving Watercolors: A 15-year Family Tradition.

Hope you and yours will enjoy your Thanksgiving rituals and traditions, whatever they may be! 

Thank/Fullness

2009 has been such a wonderful, trying, surprising year so far. 
I'm thankful for:

The serenity of our home.

Health, mostly. Family, always. Friends, throughout.

My daughter's acceptance at the college of her dreams, studying what she loves most.

My husband's energy, openness to new possibilities and unwavering support.

My art/design opportunities.

Millenium's enthusiastic companionship.

Miscellaneous minor miracles.

Chocolate!

Collage above: "Of inner life," contemporary papers on heavy watercolor paper, 6 x 6."