Happy Thanksgiving Eve!

I took this shot right next to a giant industrial complex in Crystal Lake, of all places. Marty and his brother sat in the car and laughed at me as I climbed up a hill and through some hay to get to the spot. But I couldn't resist; we had been cooped up inside all day, and when we walked outside, it was like the sky was saying hello to me :)

I'm thankful for beautiful sunsets, for my family (old and new!), and for God's gift of life to each one of us... what a precious blessing!

We're booked solid for the next three days: I'm going to be running a 5K, eating three whole Thanksgiving dinners (to make up for all the calories I burned, doncha know), and spending the rest of the time with my incredible, gigantolicious family... so you probably won't hear from me until next Monday. Until then, enjoy your pumpkin pie, and have a happy Thanksgiving!

**EDIT**
My lovely cousin (you can read her adorable blog here!) reminded me that we've also got a girls-night planned... (On my mom's side of the family, there's about fifty girl cousins, and five boys. Yep. We dominate.) Can't WAIT!! :)