Thanksgiving!

This weekend my cousin Melissa and her boyfriend Rhys came to Nelson to indulge in some Thanksgiving Festivities. Coming from Australia it was Rhys' first Thanksgiving. I think he'll agree with me that any holiday that celebrates good food and good company rates high on the scale! We were treated to an amazing feast at Lisa and Andrew's that everyone joined forces to create. The menu included apple squash soup, roasted beet and pear salad, romano potatoes, sausage stuffing and of course a huge organic bird (which was large enough that everyone got leftovers for sandwiches). Top it all off with Carey's pumpkin cheesecake and a couple bottles of wine and it's a wonder anyone could move. To our credit, a few of us worked off dinner by hiking up to Pulpit Rock the next day.

Sitting around the table with family and friends that night made me realise how thankful I am for all that I have. My health, my family, a good job, an amazing network of talented friends and overall a sense of balance and happiness. I have want for nothing really. Hopefully you all experienced that this weekend as well. How fortunate we are.