Counting my Blessings


I just want to wish my family, and all of my blogging friends out there who are celebrating Thanksgiving,   a very happy and joyful holiday! 
(I used textures from the Graphics Fairy, and Shadow House Creations on the above photo)

(stock photo)

I took this photo on my last flight from Seattle.
I get a little nervous flying sometimes, but I found having my camera and taking photos helped me to stay calm, not to mention a sky like this! 
Another thing I do when I fly and the turbulence scares me is look out the window and think about my Mom...it's as if I'm closer to her up there.   


I love this quote, it really hit home with me this Thanksgiving holiday! 


Well, you guessed it!  I'm off to Seattle again this weekend, but this time it's to celebrate my Birthday!
Since my Birthday is on a Sunday this year, and "the hawks" are playing at home, I couldn't think of a better way to spend my day.  (hubby thinks it's pretty cool he's married to someone that wants to spend her birthday at a football game)
"Come on Seahawks!  At least give me a good game on Sunday!" LOL

Until next time...
Becca

Comments

Justine said…
hope you have a wonderful birthday in Seattle, how exciting. Love your pictures, especially the sky.
November 24, 2010 at 11:57 PM
andrea creates said…
Happy thanksgiving and birthday to you :)
November 25, 2010 at 4:34 AM
Jessaca said…
Great photos love the textures that you used. I will definatly take a stroll on over to Graphics Fairy and Shadow house creations.

Have a great birthday.
November 25, 2010 at 5:14 AM
Anonymous said…
Happy birthday and Thanksgiving!!!
Kisses and nice weekend.
November 25, 2010 at 6:20 AM
Pamela said…
Happy Thanksgiving Becca!

I love that quote too!


Have a wonderful fun Birthday on Sunday and dress warm!!!!!
Hope your team wins!
Pamela xo
November 25, 2010 at 6:45 AM
Ashley Sisk said…
Love the photo out of the airplane - I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
November 25, 2010 at 6:56 AM
lilylovekin said…
Have a happy birthday and a happy Thanksgiving. My birthday is Monday we are close. Hope your Seahawks win for you.
November 25, 2010 at 8:09 AM
~Lavender Dreamer~ said…
Happy Birthday sweet girl! I am a football fan, too so this sounds perfect to me! Enjoy your Thanksgiving day! Hugs, Diane ♥
November 25, 2010 at 9:24 AM
erin's art and gardens said…
happy thanksgiving AND birthday!!!
i love that quote, so much.....
November 25, 2010 at 9:35 AM
Catherine@AGardenerinProgress said…
We'll be looking for you in the stands, I'm sure we'll have the game on. It'll be cold but no snow that day, that would've been fun though.
I love the picture and quote!
Happy birthday and Happy Thanksgiving!
November 25, 2010 at 10:50 AM
Catherine said…
I like your photo creation with the textures. Beautiful. I watched Charlie Brown Thanksgiving last night on TV. :)

Have a good time in Seattle ~ safe trip and have fun!
xo Catherine
November 26, 2010 at 3:48 AM
Lisa Gordon said…
What a lovely post Becca. I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving, and I hope you have a fantastic birthday!!!!

lisa.
November 26, 2010 at 3:57 PM
Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy said…
Hi Becca,

Happy Birthday! Have a wonderful time at the game, and I love your pictures. Just love them!

Kathy
November 26, 2010 at 7:50 PM
Unknown said…
Great photos my friend. I hope you are staying warm! And I hope the hawks kick butt!

Hugs, Linda
November 27, 2010 at 1:47 AM
Anonymous said…
Becca, beautiful photos! Hope you enjoyed your holiday.
Blessings,
Diane
November 28, 2010 at 4:46 AM
Anonymous said…
Sending a bit of love your way, oh... and look how sweet Snoopy is! He's such a holiday icon.

Di
November 29, 2010 at 7:46 PM
Anonymous said…
А! أنا فقط واضاف صفحة ويب إلى المفضلة. أحب قراءة رسائلك. شكرا!
December 5, 2010 at 2:34 AM
Anonymous said…
Nice post. Thanks.
January 31, 2011 at 8:48 AM
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