Day 17-19th

Day 17: Thankful for being able to take a day off work and get a lot done!

Day 18: Being able to spend the day home with my boys! Even though I only got 2.5 hours of sleep!

Day 19: Being able to see too people unite as one. It was a great day and a day full of new experiences!

Day 16

Sometimes, it's the little things that brighten your day. I was watching TV in the 8 o'clock hour this evening and saw this! I love this woman! I am thankful that a 30 second commercial can turn a day around!

I am thankful for 'text dates'. I love being able to have text conversations with loved ones near and far over movies, TV, music...just whatever we are doing at the same time, that is the same. Mostly on Tuesday nights when a few of us text together over a guilty pleasure show of ours. I wouldn't trade that hour for anything!

Day 11-14th

Ok so yeah I am behind. Only because I have no sat down since last week. I am thankful for a beautiful shower that we were able to put on for Rachel this weekend. Spending time with those women makes my day! I am thankful to be able to spend most of the weekend with our friends. We had a few nights of hanging out and relaxing. It always centers me. I am thankful that HP came out on Blu-Ray. I know that this is something that I shouldn't be thankful for since it's an item that I purchased but I love HP and this movie is my favorite. I stayed up twice this weekend until 2 am to watch it. I am thankful for my friends that can feed my obsessions with me. Haha. I love having a variety of people that can partake in the things I love and that I am thankful for the ones that joke around with me and give me a hard time for being a 12 year old. I am thankful that my dad is doing amazing and his recovery is going so well. I am thankful that I got a clean bill of health at the dentist and nothing went wrong! Hahahaha. We all know my dentist stories are usually a little more excitable then I normally like.

Day 10

I am thankful for lunch time at work. Now this may sound odd, but being able to break free at lunch, makes us a little more sane. I said a little. I love being able to run errands, eat at some of our favorite places, shop, just get out! My lunch partner is pretty amazing and it's always fun to compare receipts at the end. I usually spend the most. Especially when we go to Target. Oye. I am thankful for a job that allows us 45 minutes to take a needed break. I will admit, some days it's longer then 45 minutes! =)

Day 9

As I awoke this morning, I gazed out my window to see the first snow had fallen. Call me weird, but I was super excited! I love snow! Yet, in Iowa, people tend to forget how to operate their vehicles and there were several accidents this morning on my way into work. So, I am thank for all the police, fire fighters, and EMT's that risk their lives to save ours. I can't even count how many times I heard sirens go off this morning and thought "we should all be so selfless". I am thankful there are people out there that are willing to go above and beyond to help us. Thank you does not seem worthy enough.

Day 8

Today I am thankful for music. I will say it again, it runs through me. It's lives in my veins. Case and point, today I woke up early to make a purchase on iTunes and thanks to Christina Perri (who I adore and was an artist on this album), I believe I have a song that is inches away from being my most played. I seriously listened to the song at least 20 times today. I am thankful that there are so many talented artists out there to enjoy. I'm grateful that everyday I can turn on my iPod and listen to so many tunes, from all different genres.

Day 7

Today I am thankful for the women I have in my life. From all ages and walks of life. I am surrounded by so many wonderful women that I can laugh with, talk with, cry with, joke with, obsess about things with, that get me for me, love me the way I am, just spend time with. No matter the topic, I am so blessed to have such great woman all around me. I could not be more grateful for them all.

Day 6

I am thankful for my energy today. I was able to do 4 loads of laundry and get them folded and put away. Got a pot roast in the crock pot, baked 4 dozen chocolate chip cookies, a dutch apple pie, and dinner for my parents. Play with the boys, take both dogs on a walk, get food ready for the week for Jax, clean the kitchen, shower, and read 4 chapters in a book! It's not even 8 yet!

Day, 3, 4 and 5

Day 3: Thankful for the humor that I seem to have surround me on a daily basis. I am blessed to have such a sarcastic group of family and friends. Even the "stupid" humor is a gift.

Day 4: I am thankful for technology. Being able to send a text, email, or make a phone call from my phone is a blessing. I know we didn't have this 20 years ago but I am thankful there are some talented and smart folks out there that can create these devices. They make keeping people informed so much more easier.

Day 5: I am grateful for modern medicine. After 2.5 days in the hospital, dad is home. We still won't know the results of his cancer prognosis for about 3-5 days. I am so humbled by everyone who has shown us love these past few days. My friends have been amazing. Sometimes it is nice to have people watching out for you when you can't.

Day 2

Day 2: I'm thankful for Iowa weather.

Now, I know people around here loooooooove warm weather, sunshine, birds chirping, laying in the grass, sipping lemonade...I am not one of those people. I love gray days, rainy days, snow days, over cast. I love opening a window to let the smell of rain come in and battle with the smell of fresh baked cookies. I love being able to make pot roast because it just sounds amazing and to make you feel warm inside. I love being able to cook casseroles, turkeys, bake goodies, homemade soups, breads, sip hot chocolate while I'm in a hoodie and sweatpants. Today I was given one of those days. It's rainy, cold and cloud covered. You bet I'm in my hoodie, sweatpants, and slippers. I have been waiting for these days for a while. I'm excited they are here. I am just grateful to live in a state where I get to experience all 4 seasons and though I may not like one of them, at least I get the chance to have them.

Day 1

Per my tradition of the past 2 years, I'm posting daily "Thankful" postings. I am trying to try and post things that are happening randomly through out my day. I am thankful for my family, friends and my faith but I am sure they will play out as these days go on.

Day 1: I am thankful for time off. Our "your time" at work is pretty amazing for a company and I am thankful for that.

Jana asked me what my scheduled looked like for the rest of the year. I hadn't really realized how much time I have off coming up. It's amazing.

Week of:Oct 31-Nov 4:
Out: Oct 31,Nov 3-4

Week of Nov 7-11  = HERE all week!

Week of Nov 14-18:
Out Nov 17 & 18th...DUH!

Week of Nov 21-25:
Out the 23-25th! Hello Arkansas

Week of Nov 28-Dec 2nd = HERE all week!

Week of Dec 5-9:
Out Dec 8 & 9 Wedding time!

Week of Dec 12-16
Out: Dec 16

Week of Dec 19-23
Out: Dec 22-23

Week of Dec 26-30:
Out: ALL WEEK

If you can tell, I only work 2 more full weeks for the rest of the year. This is spectacular. Now, my time is split up between weddings, vacation, movie dates, surgery, and just extra time I need to get rid of but still. Very thankful for being able to utilize my time.