My Relaxing Day...and some Thanks!

Thankfully, I have the day off from Veteran's Day.  Yesterday at school, we had a very nice assembly honoring our veterans and their families.  So we all have the day off today to honor our hard-working veterans and remember ones we've lost.  Today, I've been taking it very easy...Steve and I woke up very lazily this morning enjoying the Today show and some oatmeal in bed.  Then he left for work, and I slept for another hour.  I woke up and ran 4 1/2 miles!! I have really been proud of myself lately for building up my cardio stamina.  I can really tell that my legs are getting toned!  After, I had my breakfast and coffee, and now I'm blogging and procrastinating on the computer.  I have some other things planned today like grading papers, and reading but for now they seem very unappealing.  So I've been catching up reading my blogs, and came across some of my favorite pictures from a Seattle photographer (one of his pictures is above).  I love reading blogs especially from Seattle bloggers, and blogs from old friends to catch up on what is going on. 

I am getting very anxious for Thanksgiving.  This time of year is my favorite.  I really enjoy celebrating holidays with families and friends, and having a good time with each other.  I really do enjoy how it actually starts to get colder in Seattle during the Fall/Winter Seasons, unlike Tucson, which is still in the 90-80 degree temperatures.  Every night we snuggle up on the couch with hot tea or hot chocolate and watch our fire crackling until we fall asleep.  It's very comforting and nice to have each other with our puppies underfoot or laying on top of us. 

I am also excited to cook and make Thanksgiving dishes in two weeks!  I love watching the parade while getting all of the food prepared.  I usually did all of the cooking with my mom every year, but because of the move I'll be all on my own.  We're having Thanksgiving dinner at Steve's dad's this year and I'll be sharing cooking duties with Abby and Koriann. 

Next post will be my list of the things I am thankful for.  I hope you all have a nice rest of your week and weekend!  Make sure to thank a Veteran!! 
Take Care!