28Nov | 2011

Thanksgiving at the beach

This past Thanksgiving was only my third one and it’s becoming one of my favorite holidays, I love the fact that allows us a time to meditate and remember people, events and things that we are grateful for. I might not know all of the details besides the story behind this celebration, but if you get to be Thankful and eat awesome turkey dinners, it ‘s good enough for me =]

We spent the last two Thanksgivings at Kens grandparents’ Ranch with all of his family, they are always such a nice get togethers, and I love that Mimi (Ken’s grandma) has placemats where we all write what we are thankful for every year, and the best part is to read all of the previous years and remember what marked those years. My placemat is one of the emptiest ones but I’s still fun to read. Ken’s family packed and spent the week at the beach. We were’t as lucky because we had to work but we got to spend Thanksgiving day there with all of them and Curly =] I was so happy he got to spend the day playing at the beach, running around and digging in the sand.

This was such an awesome day, there was a lot of paddle games, walks on the beach for me and Curly and the Ventura turkey trot for most of the rest. We all got to eat Deep friend turkey right next to the beach with pie dessert! I call that Thanksgiving mission accomplished!

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend full of family, food and laughs =]
XO

Joy
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Joy Kelley is a Chilean Designer. Wife. Crafter. IMac dependent. Pattern lover. Color obsessed. The girl behind the HowJoyful Design Studio. Mrs Poodle at Weddingbee.

  1. 1

    Sounds like a holiday well spent! I love the placemat idea. I think I might have to start that with my family!

  2. 2

    awww Curly’s sandy nose! I’m dying to take my pup to the beach and see what she makes of it. Sounds like a lovely Thanksgiving, and I love Mimi’s placemat idea.

  3. 3

    Curly is so cute :) This Thanksgiving was my third one too, I love experiencing new holidays from my husband’s country!

  4. 4

    • MIL Betty
    • November 28th, 11

    We did have fun! Cute pictures of Curly, as usual! You’re the best! :)

  5. 5

    What an awesome way to spend Thanksgiving! One of the benefits of California living–you can spend Thanksgiving at the beach!

  6. 6

    These photos are stunning! Hope you had a good Thanksgiving.

  7. 7

    This is awesome! Despite living in the South, I’ve never actually had a deep fried turkey. And I’m so jealous you got to eat on the beach!

  8. 8

    What a wonderful way to spend Thanksgiving! Love the pics of Curly!

  9. 9

    • Anni
    • November 30th, 11

    I love your post about curly, he’s adorable!

  10. 10

    I am in love with your templates! I am going to save your site for future reference. Thank you so much.

    xx, Crystal
    @watermoolen

  11. 11

    Curly is so cute! I really want a doggie now. You’re photos are pretty amazing.

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