We celebrated Thanksgiving untraditionally this year. I actually worked Thanksgiving Day morning with RT and Little P helping out. My work hosted a Thanksgiving Day hike at one of our private properties called Black Lake Ecological Preserve.
This was the first time that we did not spend the day with any of our family. While we missed celebrating with family, it was very nice to not have to travel this year. Friends and colleagues left early on Wednesday afternoon to travel. Driving home with the hustle and bustle of commuters, I drove home slowly savoring the knowledge that we didn't have to pack our bags or brave the Thanksgiving Day rush.
We went on the hike in the morning. Our friends, the Mayotts, were in town. They cooked a turkey while we were out. We prepared everything else and had them over for dinner. It was a very nice way to spend the holiday.
For sure, the number one reason I am very thankful this year is the birth of our daughter. Life has been enriched and so different through the lens of a little one.
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| We had a crowd of 50+ join us that morning. |
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| A rare view overlooking the city of Arroyo Grande. |
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| The dunes look so peaceful and still until you hear the humming of the ATVs. |
We also spent some time the next day walking along the Estero Bluffs trail which is north of Cayucos. The weather has been very cold but with the sun shining through, it's the perfect combination.
I am so thankful that we are able to live here in beautiful surroundings where there are hosts of opportunities to be out in the fresh air.
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| Starting out at the Estero Bluffs trail. |
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| Taking it all in. |
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| Even Jannu seems captivated by the view! |
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| The last stop before returning home. |
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