Today I Give Thanks

391) the very quiet comforting sound of HOME after many, many weeks of busy
392) friends who drop by for a visit and bring ice cream :)
393) little butterflies and frogs painted on my girls faces...
394) popcorn, butter and salt...the perfect trio
395) new haircut on long brown haired girl...and a special donation to someone in need
396) new friends at cafe...and time spent with long time friends too!
397) wedding...fireworks: a special night with Mitch and Amanda
398) slowing down...what a wonderful thought
399) the graciousness of our Lord and Saviour
400) a family dinner tonight...good food, great conversation and love

A moment of thankfulness

This afternoon I was thankful for my guys who cut and edged the lawn.....there certainly is something to be said for a fresh cut yard!

This evening I am thankful for my children sharing a basketball game with me.

Tonight I will be thankful for a hot cup of tea, a good book and a comfy chair next to the fireplace.

I am blessed!

A Tuesday List

381) the smell of bar b que and homemade flour tortillas

382) dinner at friends....time spent chatting

383) NyQuil...for hubby...the coughing, sneezing, runny nose medicine...that works!

384) birthday girl...so many candles!

385) graduations for same girl....dresses to choose, shoes too!

386) books ordered for school next year!

387) laundry done...and put away!

388) the sounds of basketballs bouncing out our window...ya gotta love spring!

389) robins in the grass

390) late night walks with friends...

thankfulness continues....

371) my hubby painting the basement...love it!!! 372) popcorn and movies for a date night last night 373) great friends who gave us a night off on friday....thank you! 374) my washing machine...fixed by hubby! 375) school supplies that were given to me....so wonderful! 376) little lobster crafts on my fridge....made by blond haired little one 377) holding a little precious bundle for a few moments on Sunday! 378) a clean foyer....just love walking into a de-cluttered foyer! 379) new orchids and tulips from friends! 380) sunshine and spring days!

My plan of attack!

When asked to tell what the usual signs of spring are most people would respond by talking about the robins chirping or buds on trees, maybe the grass starting to green or the last lonely snowball melting in the front yard. Around our house today we knew that spring had arrived a few days early...and this was the tell tale sign, I looked out my front window and there it was...the mob...about 8 boys were coming up the driveway climbing over the rock wall...with Nerf guns slung over their back. Spring had arrived...the days of sleds being carried to the backyard was once again replaced with high powered Nerf guns and bullets everywhere...and I can once again listen to plans of attack out my kitchen window...aah the sounds of spring! So tomorrow when the temps continue to rise, I will have my own plan of attack....chocolate chip cookies...to feed the mob...

39 years and counting

Today is my mom and dads 39th anniversary...and I am thankful

360. for two parents that have continually shown me how to love
361. cake at my brothers house...laughter...tears running down our faces...corn syrup
362. peace
363. my dads voice through the phone...my moms hug from close...anniversary miles apart...but hearts close
364. snow days...for mommies!
365. the sears repair man...fixing my washing machine
366. giant snowballs taller than boys
367. driving tests passed
368. babies
369. my husband...my friend and love
370. soft pink sheets...quilts and rugs

My wish is that you too may be thankful for the little things...

Hubby....

Its not valentines day....or our anniversary....but just a rainy Spring day and yet today as I think about what I am thankful for...my thoughts can't help but wander to how thankful I am for you... my dear wonderful husband. I am proud to be your wife....I love who you are and the strength of character that you possess. You are consistently the same giving, thoughtful man to the stranger on the street or our children, day in and day out. I am thankful that you choose us...everyday.

You choose to be attentive...here...and joyful.

For this I am grateful and I cherish the wonderful memories that we share. I love you!