Intro

There are things to be thankful for every day. This year, I'm going to remember them.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Monday, March 18, 2013

3/18/13

For life.
For my kids.
For safety.
I'll be praying for the Sous family and for the driver of the car that took the life of their youngest daughter...a senior at HCA.

3/17/13

For an awesome Sister-in-law. Happy birthday, Shannon.

3/16/13

For a fun day with friends. I have some great ones!!!

3/15/13

That Nana was already here watching x3 when Shane pulled a Kramer and ran out of gas on a Friday night at 11:30p.

Friday, March 15, 2013

3/14/13

That one year later, I can look back and say we made the right decision. The kids have transitioned well. They're thriving. We're ALL growing. It's a blessing.

3/13/13

For an art-loving son.

Monday, March 11, 2013

3/11/13

For 55 degree days and a new found interest in street hockey.

Sunday, March 10, 2013

3/10/13

For great friendships that don't require a ton of face-to-face time but when we can get it...it's awesome!!!

3/9/13

For date nights with my husband. We still can laugh together after all these years.

Friday, March 8, 2013

3/8/13

For my shoveling helper!
(Yes, the kids had a 2 hour delay but got a "legal" day in. )

Thursday, March 7, 2013

3/7/13

That weathermen (and women) are not always correct!
So thankful we didn't get all the snow that was predicted.

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

3/6/13

For catch-up days.

3/5/13

For lessons in bread making...and friends who are domestic!

3/4/13

For sunshine, friends, and football at recess.

3/3/13

 
For a restful nights' sleep.

3/2/13

For sleepovers!

3/1/13

For Dr. Suess.

2/28/13

For impromptu shopping trips with friends.  You're know you're close when you both randomly end up in the same store at the same time...both looking for "nothing imparticular".

2/27/13

For freshly baked bread.

2/26/13

For patriotism.

2/25/13

For the endorphins that an hour on the treadmill releases...and the calories it burns too.

2/24/13



For how yummy my house smells after I bake bread!

2/23/13


For fabulous neighbors that have become the closest of friends...
...so much that we go watch their County Championship Game.
Congrats on the win IHA!

2/22/13

For friends with a sense of humor.

2/21/13

For Kindergarten teachers that can teach and guide with love.

2/20/13




For 100 day projects!
...but definitely not for locking myself out of the house...


2/19/13

For Apps that help my kids learn.

2/18/13


For great friends that brave the bowling alley with us.
11 people (only 4 adults).
Tons of laughs and great memories.
Thanks Veenema's!

2/17/13

For movie night with the kids: The Odd Life of Timothy Green
Three minutes in and I was crying.  Great flick.  Great fun.  Great family.

2/16/13

For "cheap" birthday parties!
3D movies with a ton of junk food, soda, pizza and a few good friends!

2/15/13

For a husband that surprises me with a night away!

2/14/13


For friends that encourage and let me know I'm loved on my birthday. 

2/13/13


That baseball is coming!

2/12/13

That electronics can occupy my kids during their brother's basketball game.

2/11/13

For a meal all the kids will eat...without complaining.

2/10/13

That Shane didn't get sick 24 hours earlier.

2/9/13

For the most wonderful "second-born" ever!
9 years ago today...

2/8/13

That the blizzard didn't stop me from going away.
That Shane got home safely.
That the sitter got home safely.
That the snow is beautiful.

2/7/13

That my husband suggested I pick up a sled for them this weekend.
(Can I be thankful in advance that I don't have to take them sledding?)

2/6/13

For the anticipation of a great weekend away scrapbooking...even if there's a blizzard in the forecast.

2/5/13

For reminders that I will look back and smile...even though it seems hard now.

2/4/13

That I can catch my daughter in a lie.
As crazy as that sounds...it means I can teach her NOW that it's really not worth it.  So she'll learn for next time.

2/3/13

For The Superbowl...
...and a DVR that will make sure I won't miss Downton Abbey!

2/2/13


For husbands who get up early on a Saturday to take their eldest son to the "Winter Derby" in 16 degree weather.

2/1/13




For friends willing to try new foods together!  In this case, Ethiopian.  It was delish!

1/31/13

For haircuts.
Sooooooooo overdue!

1/30/13

For nights with nothing on the calendar.

1/29/13

For made foul shots!

1/28/13

For original artwork by one of my favorite artists.