Give Thanks: November 2013

"Gratitude means to recognize the good in your life, be thankful for whatever you have, some people may not even have one of those things you consider precious to you (love, family, friends, etc). Each day give thanks for the gift of life. You are blessed." 

~ Pablo

NOVEMBER 2013

1. I'm thankful for Saturday walks around the park.
2. I'm thankful for starry nights.
3. I'm thankful for crescent rolls.
4. I'm thankful for a successful attempt at chicken and dumplins. 
5. I'm thankful for warm socks.
6. I'm thankful for more snow!
7. I'm thankful for free samples from Costco.

OCTOBER 2013

1. I'm thankful for pumpkin muffins.
2. I'm thankful for fall weather.
3. I'm thankful for leaves turning colors.
4. I'm thankful for weekend trips to Glacier National Park.
5. I'm thankful for new boots.
6. I'm thankful for opportunities to challenge myself.
7. I'm thankful for our first October snow.
8. I'm thankful for green bananas.
9. I'm thankful for IHOP's stuffed french toast.
10. I'm thankful for Saturdays with Paul.
11. I'm thankful for Auburn. 
12. I'm thankful for SEC football.
13. I'm thankful for snow boots.
14. I'm thankful for mini chocolate cupcakes.
15. I'm thankful for wonderful weather and days at the park.
16. I'm thankful for good books.
17. I'm thankful for time spent with Paul duck hunting.
18. I'm thankful for our kayak. 
19. I'm thankful for Snickers ice cream bars.
20. I'm thankful for Paul's safe elk hunting trip.
21. I'm thankful for new jeans.
22. I'm thankful for warm sweaters.
23. I'm thankful for more October snow.
24. I'm thankful for Paul.
25. I'm thankful for candy corn.
26. I'm thankful for fall decorations.
27. I'm thankful for time spent reading with Paul.
28. I'm thankful for public libraries.
29. I'm thankful for Halloween candy.
30. I'm thankful for pumpkins.
31. I'm thankful for chicken noodle soup.

SEPTEMBER 2013

1. I'm thankful for wonderful neighbors.
2. I'm thankful for a new wind/waterproof jacket.
3. I'm thankful for my first Frogg Toggs.
4. I'm thankful for clothing sales.
5. I'm thankful for new jeans.
6. I'm thankful for getting to visit Seattle.
7. I'm thankful for Krispy Kreme.
8. I'm thankful for date nights with Paul watching the Seattle Mariners.
9. I'm thankful for Alaskan cruises.
10. I'm thankful for hot tubs.
11. I'm thankful for 10 nights straight of dressing up and eating fancy dinners with Paul.
12. I'm thankful for towel animals made by our cruise steward.
13. I'm thankful for our cruise steward.
14. I'm thankful for getting see whales, tons of whales, on the cruise.
15. I'm thankful for bald eagles.
16. I'm thankful for getting to see glaciers up close.
17. I'm thankful for meeting wonderful, new people.
18. I'm thankful for getting to see a glacier "calve".
19. I'm thankful for getting to see salmon running.
20. I'm thankful for room service cheesecake at midnight.
21. I'm thankful for getting to meet Auburn alumni all over the country.
22. I'm thankful for getting to play with little dog sledding puppies.
23. I'm thankful for chocolate bread pudding with warm vanilla sauce.
24. I'm thankful for steak dinners.
25. I'm thankful for cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting.
26. I'm thankful for the best trip/cruise I have ever taken.
27. I'm thankful for new job opportunities.
28. I'm thankful for fall weather and cold nights.
29. I'm thankful for colors turning and snow appearing in the mountains.
30. I'm thankful for such a blessed life. 

AUGUST 2013

1. I'm thankful for camping trips to Glacier National Park.
2. I'm thankful for getting to see a bull moose.
3. I'm thankful for long hikes with my husband.
4. I'm thankful for summer days and sweatshirt nights.
5. I'm thankful for roasted marshmallows.
6. I'm thankful for seeing 2 more bear.
7. I'm thankful for potato salad and macaroni and cheese.
8. I'm thankful for cold water on hot days.
9. I'm thankful for hot banana bread.
10. I'm thankful for our first, ripe tomato of the year!
11. I'm thankful for evening drives around Helena. 
12. I'm thankful for wonderful sunsets in a smoky sky.
13. I'm thankful for pork chops.
14. I'm thankful for awesome deals on new shoes.
15. I'm thankful for breakfast for dinner.
16. I'm thankful for grapes on sale.
17. I'm thankful for movie theater date nights.
18. I'm thankful for yummy popcorn.
19. I'm thankful for long showers.
20. I'm thankful for foot massages.
21. I'm thankful for back massages.
22. I'm thankful for trail mix when we hike.
23. I'm thankful that Paul always takes care of me when I'm sick.
24. I'm thankful for homemade macaroni and cheese.
25. I'm thankful for new recipes.
26. I'm thankful for Auburn football.
27. I'm thankful for ESPN.
28. I'm thankful for cheeseburgers.
29. I'm thankful for Lay's potato chips.
30. I'm thankful for Splenda.
31. I'm thankful for yummy tomatoes right off our plants.

JULY 2013

1. I'm thankful for sunny and hot days.
2. I'm thankful for our first summer swim in Helena!
3. I'm thankful for kayaking trips with Jack Johnson playing on the ipod.
4. I'm thankful for Costco sales on our toilet bowl cleaner! :)
5. I'm thankful for baked potatoes and bbq chicken.
6. I'm thankful for fresh flowers in wonderful vases.
7. I'm thankful for my wonderful parents.
8. I'm thankful for time spent on Flathead Lake.
9. I'm thankful for campfires and marshmallows.
10. I'm thankful for trips to Glacier National Park.
11. I'm thankful for waterfalls.
12. I'm thankful for seeing a baby mountain goat.
13. I'm thankful for fresh roses.
14. I'm thankful for blueberry muffins.
15. I'm thankful for chili.
16. I'm thankful for getting to see a bear.
17. I'm thankful for growing tomatoes on our plants.
18. I'm thankful for sweet neighbors.
19. I'm thankful for Montanan rodeos.
20. I'm thankful for evening runs with Paul.
21. I'm thankful for fresh cherries.
22. I'm thankful for watching sunsets over a lake.
23. I'm thankful for sleep-in Saturdays.
24. I'm thankful for pumpkin muffins.
25. I'm thankful for kayaking trips.
26. I'm thankful for finding private swimming holes on the lake.
27. I'm thankful for late night Taco Bell runs.
28. I'm thankful for Arby's cheesesticks. 
29. I'm thankful for curly fries.
30. I'm thankful for postcards.
31. I'm thankful for new jeans.

JUNE 2013

1. I'm thankful for snow-capped mountains.
2. I'm thankful for bison sightings.
3. I'm thankful for summer baseball.
4. I'm thankful for a handy-man of a husband.
5. I'm thankful for smoothies.
6. I'm thankful for long road trips with Paul.
7. I'm thankful for yummy fudge from Phillipsburg.
8. I'm thankful for waterfall adventures.
9. I'm thankful for summer rain storms.
10. I'm thankful for growing tomato plants.
11. I'm thankful for warm weather.
12. I'm thankful for SPF.
13. I'm thankful for aloe gel and lotion.
14. I'm thankful for kayaking days.
15. I'm thankful for new clothes.
16. I'm thankful for fun new fingernail polish.
17. I'm thankful for bbq grilled chicken and baked potatoes.
18. I'm thankful for Arby's coupons and melty cheese sticks.
19. I'm thankful for a new Little Caesars in Helena!
20. I'm thankful for fresh fruit.
21. I'm thankful for our growing lettuce plant.
22. I'm thankful for Sunday afternoons on the water.
23. I'm thankful for air conditioners.
24. I'm thankful for cold showers after sunburns.
25. I'm thankful for a kind, compassionate husband.
26. I'm thankful for the ability to help those in need.
27. I'm thankful for baked trout.
28. I'm thankful for fishing trips.
29. I'm thankful for lemon water.
30. I'm thankful for oranges.

MAY 2013

1. I'm thankful for our kayak that finally arrived.
2. I'm thankful for warm, sunny Montana days.
3. I'm thankful for ready to eat cheesecake filling.
4. I'm thankful for kayaking afternoons with Paul.
5. I'm thankful for flower bouquets "just because"
6. I'm thankful for lilies.
7. I'm thankful for yummy grapefruits.
8. I'm thankful for grapefruit spoons.
9. I'm thankful for black sheets over our bedroom window so I can sleep in.
10. I'm thankful for nights spent cooking supper with Paul.
11. I'm thankful for s'mores.
12. I'm thankful for campfires and sleeping bags.
13. I'm thankful for crafting.
14. I'm thankful for a loving husband who supports my random dreams.
15. I'm thankful for double cheeseburgers from McDonalds.
16. I'm thankful for new tomato plants.
17. I'm thankful for gorgeous sunsets.
18. I'm thankful for long weekends with Paul.
19. I'm thankful for sunset dinner cruises.
20. I'm thankful for our air mattress.
21. I'm thankful for trees.
22. I'm thankful for a new fishing pole.
23. I'm thankful for free museum nights.
24. I'm thankful for road trips.
25. I'm thankful for a hardworking husband.
26. I'm thankful for fun vacation plans.
27. I'm thankful for handmade house decorations.
28. I'm thankful for lakeside hikes.
29. I'm thankful for seeing another moose!
30. I'm thankful for seeing mountain goats.
31. I'm thankful for Costco.

APRIL 2013

1. I'm thankful for my birthday month!
2. I'm thankful for realizations about how blessed I am.
3. I'm thankful for music.
4. I'm thankful for chocolate cake.
5. I'm thankful for my new sunglasses.
6. I'm thankful for picnic lunches.
7. I'm thankful for an amazing husband who got me great birthday presents.
8. I'm thankful April snow.
9. I'm thankful for buying a new kayak.
10. I'm thankful morning walks with mountain views.
11. I'm thankful for my ipod.
12. I'm thankful for lotion after sunburns.
13. I'm thankful for pretty nail polish.
14. I'm thankful for getting to see a pond skim.
15. I'm thankful for my ear-flap toboggan.
16. I'm thankful for my lime green life jacket.
17. I'm thankful peaceful Saturdays with Paul.
18. I'm thankful for my memories with Toomer's Oaks.
19. I'm thankful for ice cream cups.
20. I'm thankful for hot fudge.
21. I'm thankful for Bath and Body Works.
22. I'm thankful for a new popcorn popper.
23. I'm thankful for my blender.
24. I'm thankful for strawberry-banana smoothies.
25. I'm thankful for long walks by the lake.
26. I'm thankful for Sunday naps.
27. I'm thankful for Saturday morning Farmer's Markets.
28. I'm thankful for orange sunsets.
29. I'm thankful for Paul.
30. I'm thankful for BBQ chicken.
31. I'm thankful for french fries.

MARCH 2013

1. I'm thankful for getting to celebrate Pop's life back in Memphis.
2. I'm thankful for not having a plane crash when landing in Salt Lake City.
3. I'm thankful for southern accents and sweet tea.
4. I'm thankful for long conversations on tiny planes.
5. I'm thankful for good books.
6. I'm thankful for chocolate covered strawberries and bananas.
7. I'm thankful for anniversary trips to Moonlight Basin.
8. I'm thankful for hot tubs and hot chocolate.
9. I'm thankful for an adventurous husband who loves to try new things.
10. I'm thankful for trips to new places.
11. I'm thankful for lasagna rolls.
12. I'm thankful for warm weather and sunny afternoons.
13. I'm thankful for snow showers in March.
14. I'm thankful for new foods from new places.
15. I'm thankful for afternoon walks hand in hand.
16. I'm thankful for 4 day work weeks...for Paul.
17. I'm thankful for fluffy, straight-out-of-the-dryer towels.
18. I'm thankful for chocolate cake with white butter cream icing.
19. I'm thankful for staying on budget.
20. I'm thankful for Groupon Getaways.
21. I'm thankful for Groupon gift cards from my last job.
22. I'm thankful for my parents visiting us.
23. I'm thankful for turtle cheesecake.
24. I'm thankful for getting to show my dad lots and lots of Montana wildlife.
25. I'm thankful for our new binoculars to look for moose!
26. I'm thankful for warm weather and spring days.
27. I'm thankful for a sweet husband who ate my horrible dumplings on Easter.
28. I'm thankful for Reese's eggs.
29. I'm thankful for the willpower to stop biting my nails...for now.
30. I'm thankful for fun snowmobiling trips with my parents.
31. I'm thankful for snow geese migrations and wonderful afternoons with Paul.

FEBRUARY 2013

1. I'm thankful for warm, homemade banana nut bread fresh out of the oven.
2. I'm thankful for clear nights with starry skies. 
3. I'm thankful for date nights with my husband.
4. I'm thankful for late night conversations about our dream house.
5. I'm thankful for peach cobbler a la mode.
6. I'm thankful for a husband who treats me amazing every day, not just on Valentine's Day.
7. I'm thankful for the neighborhood cat who lets me play with her on our afternoon walks.
8. I'm thankful for snowy Valentine's Day with 6 new inches of snow.
9. I'm thankful for good Hallmark cards.
10. I'm thankful for a husband who files our taxes.
11. I'm thankful for Friday night skiing.
12. I'm thankful for road trips with my husband.
13. I'm thankful for my camera to capture the beauty of everything around us.
14. I'm thankful for red roses on Valentine's Day.
15. I'm thankful for "wife" cards.
16. I'm thankful for getting to see a moose, or two, this weekend.
17. I'm thankful for a husband who listens to me, even when it's not important.
18. I'm thankful for days on a snowmobile.
19. I'm thankful for cheeseburgers done right.
20. I'm thankful for our camera tripod so we can take pictures together on our trips.
21. I'm thankful for the random acts of kindness that Paul does for me.
22. I'm thankful for my pillow, which is much better than a hotel's.
23. I'm thankful for frozen blueberries.
24. I'm thankful for surviving black diamond runs.
25. I'm thankful for warmer weather, a toasty 40 degrees.
26. I'm thankful for a wonderful, Godly husband to study with.
27. I'm thankful for playful banter.
28. I'm thankful for walks in the park.

JANUARY 2013

1. I'm thankful for fireworks.
2. I'm thankful for knowing how to cook food my husband loves.
3. I'm thankful for getting the chance to celebrate another one of Paul's birthdays with him. 
4. I'm thankful for butterfinger birthday cake.
5. I'm thankful snow showers that last all day.
6. I'm thankful for moonlit walks on a snowy night.
7. I'm thankful for warm gloves and hats and gators.
8. I'm thankful for Costco and all their free samples.
9. I'm thankful for lumpy mashed potatoes.
10. I'm thankful for days that I sleep until 9 am.
11. I'm thankful for sledding hills and our snow discs.
12. I'm thankful for fabric softener and sheets that smell good.
13. I'm thankful "good morning beautiful" text messages from Paul when he gets to work.
14. I'm thankful hot fudge, brownie sundaes with nuts with my husband.
15. I'm thankful meeting new people and making new friends.
16. I'm thankful for Febreze.
17. I'm thankful for the Jeep and 4 wheel drive.
18. I'm thankful for coupons so we can save money.
19. I'm thankful for home cooked suppers.
20. I'm thankful for sunny days even though the snow is melting away.
21. I'm thankful for successful new recipes.
22. I'm thankful for a husband who makes me laugh all the time.
23. I'm thankful for lunch dates on a Friday.
24. I'm thankful for outdoor ice skating adventures.
25. I'm thankful for yummy new restaurants to try in Helena.
26. I'm thankful for a kind husband who goes out of his way to help others.
27. I'm thankful for jumbo jars of pickles.
28. I'm thankful for a good thermos on a cold day of skiing.
29. I'm thankful for Paul's cologne.
30. I'm thankful for lazy weekdays when all the chores are done.
31. I'm thankful for homemade fried rice.

DECEMBER 2012

1. I'm thankful for such a hardworking husband who wants to love and provide for us.
2. I'm thankful Paul got a job in Helena, Montana.
3. I'm thankful for the opportunities I have and have had to make dreams come true.
4. I'm thankful for boat rides on the Tennessee River with Paul.
5. I'm thankful for Christmas ornaments.
6. I'm thankful for glitter.
7. I'm thankful for snowy mountains.
8. I'm thankful for Luther Vandross and his Christmas album.
9. I'm thankful for our Christmas dishes that make me smile each time we eat.
10. I'm thankful for Vicks Vapor Rub.
11. I'm thankful for Puffs Plus with Lotion tissues.
12. I'm thankful for Advil Cold and Sinus.
13. I'm thankful for a sweet and caring husband who takes care of me when I'm sick.
14. I'm thankful for space heaters when it's 8 degrees outside. 
15. I'm thankful for the movie Elf.
16. I'm thankful for stockings and stocking stuffers.
17. I'm thankful for caesar salads.
18. I'm thankful for my crock-pot that makes my life so much easier.
19. I'm thankful for late night drives around neighborhoods looking for good Christmas lights.
20. I'm thankful for garland. 
21. I'm thankful for presents under the tree.
22. I'm thankful for a white Christmas.
23. I'm thankful for Skype so I can see and talk to my family 2,000 miles away.
24. I'm thankful for a husband who likes to cook with me.
25. I'm thankful for broccoli casserole. 
26. I'm thankful for apple pies with vanilla ice cream.
27. I'm thankful for good morning kisses.
28. I'm thankful for a holiday season where I didn't have to work.
29. I'm thankful for the candied caramel pecan candle burning in our house.
30. I'm thankful for all the warm winter weather clothes I got for Christmas.
31. I'm thankful for a wonderful, amazing and unexpected 2012.

NOVEMBER 2012

1. I'm thankful that I married my soul mate and best friend.
2. I'm thankful that my parents support Paul and I in our crazy endeavors.
3. I'm thankful for autumn leaves.
4. I'm thankful for good health.
5. I'm thankful for the opportunity to quit my job to pursue a dream.
6. I'm thankful for unanswered prayers.
7. I'm thankful for chocolate, in almost every form. 
8. I'm thankful for Paul's support.
9. I'm thankful that my parents taught me how to manage money.
10. I'm thankful for forgiveness.
11. I'm thankful for my dad, who would do anything for me. 
12. I'm thankful for my mom, who I can laugh with until we cry. 
13. I'm thankful for my education at Auburn.
14. I'm thankful that I've grown into a much stronger person than I once was.
15. I'm thankful for cuddling and kisses. 
16. I'm thankful for cream cheese, which makes everything better. 
17. I'm thankful that Paul puts up with me when I'm acting ridiculous.
18. I'm thankful for music that makes me smile and even cry because it speaks to me.
19. I'm thankful that Paul and I didn't give up on each other when we first started dating. 
20. I'm thankful for the peace and calm I've had since I quit my job.
21. I'm thankful for Scottsboro's Taco Bell.
22. I'm thankful that Paul is a penny-pincher like me.
23. I'm thankful for Paul's health.
24. I'm thankful for Thanksgiving.
25. I'm thankful for family.
26. I'm thankful for sunny days.
27. I'm thankful for serious conversations with Paul that bring us closer together.
28. I'm thankful to be Paul's best friend and wife.
29. I'm thankful for hot showers.
30. I'm thankful that Paul loves me unconditionally.