Before I head off to bake up a storm today and spend time with friends (here’s what I have planned for the holiday weekend), I wanted to share a few things I am grateful for on this day of thanks.

1. My family who I’ll be missing dearly today. They are my cheerleaders and support system and I am counting down the days till we are together again in December!
2. My friends – near and far – who make life so joyful. I’m thankful for the milestones we get to share together and thankful for the many memories we’ve all made together over the years.
3. You guys! I am so grateful for the community that wit & whimsy has created and thankful everyday that you guys make this site a part of your routine. Every comment/question/email/tweet – you name it, I take none of it for granted and you all make me so happy every day!
4. My amazing partner in crime behind the scenes of wit & whimsy: Kate! She came on board mid-summer and has been a god-send for me. An operational wizard, she helps me so much and now I am convinced I couldn’t do everything without her! Kate, thank you for all you do!
5. My new company. 2016 has held a lot of milestones but setting out on self-employment has been the biggest to date no doubt. Everyday I wake up excited about the work I am doing and the people I’m doing it with. I pray I have many, many years ahead of this.
6. New York. This city has truly made me someone I’m proud of and I’m grateful for the opportunity to live, create, work, discover and experience here every day.

I hope you enjoy a few moments of reflection today, much laughter and many smiles with loved ones and lots and lots of calories. I’ll have a new post tomorrow, over the weekend and on Monday will share the rest of the outfit seen above!

Happy Thanksgiving!

[Bekka Palmer Photography]