Grateful For

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

1. Washing machines. Can you imagine having to wash all your clothes by hand? UGH! I love that I can throw it in, walk away, come back and it is washed. How could I not be grateful?

2. I am grateful for scented candles. They can change the mood of the home. Cotton for a nice clean, refreshed feeling. Or (what I am burning right now) an Apple Cider candle which gets me excited for the holidays.

3. I am grateful for hot water. I tell you what! I got in the shower this morning (and I usually take a borderline scalding hot shower, just ask Jas :) and I ran out of hot water within a minute of being in there! I was so mad I wanted to scream. I love hot showers and I was soooo in the mood for one, but our water heater is so freakin' small and Jas had used all the hot water before he left for work. Anyway, it got me thinking about how blessed and spoiled I really am to have running hot water piped right into my shower. When I was on my mission in Ecuador we had to heat water on the stove, put it in a bucket, stand in the bucket in our "shower" and splash it onto our bodies. It was miserable. A lot of people don't have hot water, or showers, or running water for that matter. And I feel really blessed that I do.

Thankful for...

Monday, November 9, 2009

1. I am thankful for my computer. It allows me to stay organized, connect with friends and he world and learn about pretty much anything I want.
2. I am grateful for our camera (Nikon D80). It has allowed me to capture some really special moments with my family and friends. It has also allowed me to share those memories and moments with others. That is something that is really important to me.
3. I am thankful for such a hardworking husband who is such a great provider for our family. He works long hard hours to make it so our family can have those things that so many go without. I love him, I adore him and I don't know what I would do without him. He is my greatest blessing. He has really saved me from myself!

Another Day of Gratitude

Sunday, November 8, 2009

1. I love Sundays. I love the relaxation I get, the rejuvenation I feel and the extra time I get with my family. Thank you Lord for making Sundays!
2. I am really grateful for Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. We record it on our DVR this show every week and I have to say every week I am inspired to be a better person and work to make a difference. What an inspiring show with absolutely selfless and caring people. I can only hope that one day I will be seen that way.

3. I love my dogs. Do they drive me crazy? YES! Do they make a mess and get into things they shouldn't? YES! HOWEVER!!! They are so loving and so good with the kids. They make me smile, they make me laugh, and I love the joy they bring to my life.

Jump on the Thanksgiving Train

Saturday, November 7, 2009

1. I am grateful for dancing. It always makes me happy and I always feel so carefree and my life always seems so much better when I am dancing.
2. I am thankful for college football. I love watching it! I love the excitement of rivalry and the heart of the players. In my world, college football in America's Sport!
3. I am grateful for microfiber couches. I tell you what, if we didn't have them, between Hudson and the girls, we would be in trouble. Luckily they are easy to clean and soft to sit on.

More Thanks

Friday, November 6, 2009

1. I am grateful for musicals. I love listening to them. I love being in them. All around they make my life better!
2. I am thankful for naps. Although I don't get them very often, I feel so good and refreshed when I get one.
3. I am grateful for looms. I have been making hats and scarves and I tell you what, if it weren't for the looms I have I would never be able to do it. They are great!