grateful...

Do you ever look at photos and feel grateful for them? Usually it is because there is a story behind the reason why the photo you feel grateful for like maybe the people in the photo don't get together very often or there is a great memory behind that photo. I have a few photos to share today that I am grateful. Last week I was visiting my parents and my sister and her boyfriend happen to be in Tucson visiting his parents. As my sister and her boyfriend live in Washington, DC. I looked forward to seeing my sister and watching her interact with her nephew, Caleb. 
The rest of the week in Tucson was wonderful just hanging out with my parents. I might have slipped away for a mid-morning chai, ate more Asian foods than my whiteness would lead people to believe. Ok so I arrived on Monday afternoon, we had sushi for lunch, then Szechuan Chinese for dinner followed by dim sum for lunch the next day. 3 out of the first 4 meals were Asian, yes my family love Asian cuisine. Then I realized how much I dislike living far away from my parents but since it is a grateful heart Monday I will remember to be grateful that while it is only a 6 hour drive versus needing to get on a plane to visit them. That makes the distance seem less far then.
Here are some of the photos I am very grateful for today.




I'm linking up with Ember Grey's A Grateful Heart link-up today.
Ember Grey's Grateful Heart Linkup

10 comments:

Ashley @ ladyacray.blogspot.com said...

This is one of the reasons I love my bloggy so much - I love going back and reflecting on old photos/stories. They really are nice reminders to be grateful for what you have.

Allison said...

These pictures are so precious - you all look wonderful and it's amazing you have this blog to look back on and remember all these good moments and memories of your family and your adorable son! And mmmmm Szechuan food - my absolute favorite!

Tiara | a Happy Healthy Home said...

I love looking back at photo. So happy your family isn't too far that you're able to see them often!

Lauren said...

great photos! having family nearby truly is something to be grateful for!

Anonymous said...

Hah Caleb's face in the first picture is priceless. Yay for family visits (and plenty of Asian food!).

Kenj said...

Having family come together is one of the best feelings. With the way everyone works now-a-days and distance it doesn't happen so much for myself either. It's nice that we have the ability to take pictures so we can capture a moment and relive it as often as we would like.

The Pink Growl said...

awww yes! I love looking back through photos and just feeling the love from the memories!

Hilary said...

Wow he did 6 hours?? That's awesome!

Emily @ Ember Grey said...

so sweet. It's not easy being far from family... when we lived in LA and would Skype with my parents every week, I would always cry afterwards! BUT - it makes those visits (and pictures of captured moments) all the more meaningful and cherished, and I never complain about the 3 hour drive to them now that we're back in Chicago :) Thanks for linking up today!!

Rach said...

Aww such sweet photos! :)