:: give thanks ::

* hums *

Give thanks with a grateful heart

Give thanks to the Holy One

Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ His Son

* end hums *

i am so very thankful this Thanksgiving! thankful for life, thankful for love, just plumb thankful!

because i like (well love) lists so very much, i thought i would make one of the things i am so very thankful for....so here we go....

:: my life...though its not always easy...God is the giver of life..therefore life is good :)

:: the love my Heavenly Father has for me

:: my precious hubby who is so patient, kind, and loving...and a good cuddler too

:: my amazing friends...who always love me...even through my blond moments...which can make catchphrase hilarious!

:: my family...especially when they come to visit...and when they fill my email inbox with their love and arguments

:: my adorable puppy, who gives the best kisses and cuddles, and no longer smells like a hamster
:: cool friends from the past who come to visit...thanks Yi!

:: a super cool house that is almost ready to live in...its ours...and its home (or will be soon)

:: the ability to run and let off steam...just me...my puppy...and my ipod...its great

:: bubble baths...LOVE EM!

:: preparing for the holidays...though they can seem overwhelming...the love given through the gift that is the reason we celebrate...and the joy of giving make it all worthwhile

:: black friday shopping with....my MOM!!

:: Thanksgiving eve dinner with super awesome friends...so close they are family...i <3 the blrs!

:: preparing a meal of love for family and friends (and i'm also thankful the fire alarm did not go off)

:: a restful and much needed break from work

:: reminiscing of the past...through facebook stalking...yes i am a stalker :)

:: wonderful sunshiney days

:: and spellcheck on blogger...even though it doesn't like my lack of capitalization :)

so what are you thankful for?

i like ...

~ sunrises ... i think God made today's just for me ... cause i'm his favorite and everything

~ sunsets ... who would have thought that all those colors would go together ... seriously?

~ my hubby ... well actually i lurve him ... but yeah ... i'll keep it g rated :)

~ warm beds with soft pillows ... zzzzZZzzzz

~ a roof over my head ... even if its not "home"

~ puppies!

~ daisies

~ puppies named daisy!

~ finally getting it ... the third/fourth/fifth time i'm told (it can take a while ... but i get it now :) )

~ chapstick ... the cherry kind ... oh and the watermelon kind too

~ cuddles ... from hubby and puppy

~ hugs ... from hubby, puppy, and friends ... yes my puppy hugs me ... she kisses me too ... bet you didn't need to know that ... heh

~ happy music ... like the insiderz ... oh wait ... thats escapism music ... but yeah that too

~ waffle house

~ love ... all kinds

~ elephants ... giraffes ... bears ... cows ... hippos (but not in my moat) ... rhinocerouses (hehe) ... horses ... zebras ...missie's ... rusty's ... and cp's ... no matter how bad their breath

~ most animals in general

~ except the mean ones

~ bubble baths

~ candles

~ organization ... i crave it ... and if i can't have it ... i give up

~ chewy sweet~tarts

~ running in the rain

~ being reminded that im beautiful and loved ... thanks jus!

~ rocketdogs ... mine are dying ... tear '

~ tevas ... my feet breath a *happy sigh*

~ long hair ... today ... don't ask tomorrow

~ friends like Lys and AB

~ Miracle on 31st Street ... the classic

~ sand ... between my toes ... NOT in my swimsuit

~ sunshiney days

~ life

... to be continued

today's sunshine

~ "Mizz Felsh...that's a nice bead" ~ student while touching my diamond on my engagement ring

~ being almost domesticated...i made beef stew (from scratch), coffee cake (from scratch), monkey bread (from scratch), and dinner tonight too!...tea and kool-aid too..and remade them without having to be asked...oh yeah i folded about a bajillion loads of laundry, cleaned the guest bathroom for the guest boys, and washed more towels so they would have warm fresh ones...and i'm house trained!

~ running with my puppy

~ playing on the playground with said puppy

~ cuddling my puppy after the run (she was pooped)

~ the house almost being done ~ thanks boys!

~ my ipod shuffle

~ the happy music on the shuffle

~ Mom's coming for Thanksgiving

~ being nice enough outside that I can open the windows when i fill the house with *ahem* smoke

~ getting warm mushy text messages from the hubby .... he loves me you know ...shhh dont tell anyone!

~ getting asked and prodded about my pockets :)

~ tomorrow's Friday!!! (so do the Friday dance!) (...we do it every Friday in Mizzez Felsh's room :) )

~ cute kids dancing "da twiss"

~ cute kids ~ you know the ones in my class...not that ones in public or such hehe

~ camping tomorrow!?! yup really

~ 8 days ... and yes im actually excited about it ... having people that love you will do that to you

today's clouds...

~ falling up the slide ~ OUCH! new bruise :P