THANKFUL

I know this post is late, but I wanted to still be able to document it:

My gracious Heavenly Father.  You know, at different time in our life I think we appreciate different characteristics of God.  Of course I am thankful for His unending love, His saving grace and His hand of protection in my life, but this year, at this point in my life, I am learning to appreciate His faithfulness to me, personally, each day.  My God has been with me each step of my life, guiding me, preparing a way for me, and He will continue to be faithful as He shows me each day what He has for me and how He wants to use me to bring honor and praise to His name!

Ofcourse I am thankful for an amazing family.  Don't get me wrong, we're not perfect, but I wouldn't trade them for the world.  My parents are always supportive, my sisters are always available and the kiddos are always good for a laugh.  I love love love spending time with them all and am so grateful that we all live within just a few hours drive of eachother.

I am thankful for an amazing church family, a wonderful place to serve.  It's amazing that I've been there almost 5 years now.  It's a place I feel at home, a place I feel invested.  I am ever grateful for how much I have learned in these first 5 years of ministry. 

Of course I am thankful for dear friends in my life.  I am thankful for those friends that I share life with day in and day out.  Those friends that walk through stuff with me.  Friends that I call when I'm stressed or excited or sad or confused.  Friends that I laugh with and yes, sometimes even cry with.  I am thankful for friends I share ministry with, a great group of Jr. Staffers.  I am thankful for old friends that know me.  Friends that make an effort to keep in touch. 

I know this all sounds generic, but it's very true in my life! I'm also thankful to God for all of the provisions in my life.  He has given me a job that I love, a safe place to live, a new car to drive and food each day. 

My gracious heavenly Father is so abundantly generous to me. 

Random thought/fact of the day: I'm so excited, I've already gotten 2 birthday presents!!! A fun new blingged out belt for the rodeo, and seasons 9 & 10 of Friends (a collection I've always wanted, but never started)! Fun times!

Black Friday

Yup, I was up at 4:30 this morning to get Black Friday deals. What was worth getting up that early for? Oh, nothing in particular. My sister got some good deals and I picked up a few things, but nothing major. I was able to cross my dad off the list, so that's good!

Sorry for the quick post. Nablopomo is killing me, but I can't quit now, right?

Random thought/fact if the day: I tried sweet potato pie for the first time today. It was good, but not life changing, or anything like that.


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Unexpected Thanksgiving Day

We knew my sister, Kelly, wouldn't be at Thanksgiving this year. Which was a hit to our menu considering she helps with a good portion of the cooking. So when my mom woke up sick this morning, we were down 2 of our primary chefs! So, for the first time, I was given some major responsibilities in the cooking. Now, before you start judging me for not helping, let me remind you I have 3 sisters, a mom and a bro-in-law that all help, and really, that's almost too many chefs in one kitchen. Plus, I also it is kind of unspoken that I entertain the kiddos while all of this cooking is taking place. But today I:

Peeled potatoes
Made 2 out of 3 layers for Strawberry Pretzle Salad
Prepared the Asparagus
Baked the rolls
Set the table - this I do normally help with

Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We did! Even though my mom was down for the count, which she is feeling much better now.

Random thought/fact of the day: I have THE best nieces & nephews in the world. Soooo sorry I didn't get any pics with my phone today to share.

Soooo tempted to quit

Not gonna lie, I'm growing weary of this posting every day thing. We'll see if I finish strong.

Goodnight. Sorry, that's all I got in me. Look forward to some pics of the 3rd annual Thanksgiving Day Cousin Parade!

Random thought/fact of the day: my family eats fried turkey for Thanksgiving, and I love it!


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...Single Moment #5...

Last night I went to dinner with 4 girl friends to celebrate a birthday.  All 4 of their husbands were getting together to hang out.  5 girls, 4 husbands, you do the math.  Can you say, odd one out?  One of these things is doing it's own thing.  Also, at one point during our conversation I mentioned the movie, He's Just Not That Into You."  Let's just say none of them knew what I was talking about (and incase you don't either, the movie is about being single and the many trials of dating).

This really isn't a complaint, I'm grateful to have girlfriends to hang out with that are willing to kick the guys to the curb for a girl's night out!

Random thought/fact of the day: I found a pair of pants today that I had totally forgotten about since last Winter!!! Always a fun find!

Cutting it close

Woops, I almost forgot to post today! Busy evening, dinner with friends to celebrate a dear friend's birthday! Then we headed back to one of their houses to watch the Finale of DWTS. It was slightly disappointing, can't wait to see who wins tomorrow.

In other news, I lost my FF game...BY ONE POINT!!!! Heartbreaking! If I had only played a different Tight End...if, if, if...

Random thought/fact of the day: I heard recently that if you have the hiccups and someone walks up to you and says, "purple," that the randomness of it will distract your mind and you will no longer have the hiccups. My dad ALWAYS tried to scare the hiccups out of us...maybe this is the same tactic, but with different execution? Thoughts on this? Please share!

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...a good 2 days...

Yesterday and today were both busy days.  Yesterday I helped host a shower for a new girl that helps teach in one of our Kindergarten Sunday School classes.  She was so appreciative, it was really sweet to see her showered with love and gifts.  Everything turned out nice for the shower, especially the little petifores we had ordered, always a crowd pleaser!

Then today I had a necklace party to show my sisters' stuff.  We had a good group show up and sold lots of stuff, I think they'll be pleased!  It was fun to have people come and be so complimentary of their stuff.  I knew I liked it, but it's fun to hear that other people do too!  The only bummer was that I had to miss my Sunday afternoon nap!

This week should be relatively quick and quiet.  Of course, I'll be wishing the whole time that I was already in Temple with my parents & sisters & the kiddos, but all in due time.

Here's to hoping my Fantasy Football team pulls off a win!

Random thought/fact of the day: I've been slightly stuffy/congested/sore throat for a few days now.  Mainly worse at night and in the morning, you know, that type of thing.  Thankfully it's not slowing me down too much thought.  Hopefully I'll kick it in the next few days and it doesn't develop into anything!