Gratitude Nov. 16, 17, 18, 19

Nov. 16. . . . I am greatful for a busy business. I may complain about always being busy, and how even when I have a day off work at Nordstrom, I am constantly running around to get things delivered, picked up, etc. But I am greatful that we have a successful business. This is just a picture of some bags that we did for the girls basketball team at Springville High School. Nov. 17. . . . I am greatful for a little indulgence. With the cold weather starting, I have taken a liking to some Hot Chocolate as a treat. This is my current favorite. . . . Candycane Cocoa. But almost any type of cocoa will do.

Nov. 18. . . . .I am greatful for Kennedy. What a girl she is! This picture was actually taken earlier in the month when the 5th graders at her school graduated from the DARE program. It was an educational program where the students learned about drugs, alcohol, etc. and how harmful it is. Kennedy received the DARE student award for her class. You can see her medal around her neck. She is posing with the local police officer that came to the school to teach the students for the program.

Nov. 19. ... . I greatful for the opportunity to give back. . . . I feel like I am constantly asking others to help me with my kids. I am greatful that I get a chance to return the favor and help others too. I was able to watch the little girls of the friend that does a lot of tending for Mia while I go to work. It was fun having a little baby for a few hours!! Sorry. . . so pictures. I have been terrible at picture taking lately.. . .

Gratitude make up. .. nov 12, 13, 14

Nov. 12, I am greatful for Dreams. Not the dreams I have at night. ... but just being able to dream in life. Have ideas and making them come true Nov. 13, I am greatful for date night with my husband! David and I went out to eat and ran into a couple from our old neighborhood. We got a table together and had a great time visiting and catching up. Nov. 14, I am greatful for warmth. Particularly being able to sit by the fireplace and relax. Isn't that what Sunday is about? Having a bit of time to relax. .. .

Gratitude make up. . .. nov 10, 11

Nov. 10. . .. I am greatful for great friends and neighbors. I love where we live. I had to work late last Wednesday and was concerned about all my kids getting home from school with the weather, and I had several friends offer to give rides home, help with Mia, and overall just give me a real peace of mind that everything was ok at home while I was gone.

I am greatful for fantastic friends and neighbors!!

Nov. 11. . .. .

I am greatful for book club!

Once a month I get to get together with some fantastic ladies to eat, visit, laugh, and talk about books.

Here is a sample of the tasty food we had last Thursday. My month waters just thinking about it!

We had a smaller group last week. .. but still had a great time! It is definitely something we all look forward to each month :)

Gratitude Nov 15

I have some Gratitude catching up to do. . . and I have it all written out. Just haven't posted. But I am jumping ahead to today. Today I am greatful for. ...

MY DAD

My Dad's birthday is today! So HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the most giving, caring, understanding, person that I know. Thanks for being such a great example to me and my family! We love you and have a great day.

I AM GREATFUL FOR MY DAD!

Gratitude. ... Nov. 9

I am grateful for. . . . .

BASKETBALL! Well. . . . kind of. ... Seeing your children smiling with happiness is definitely something that makes any parent happy. The past two nights, Luke has been trying out for the High School 8th grade Bantam basketball team. He came home beaming with excitement last night, because he was so excited about his team! David is actually going to coach. So I am also greatful that David isn't coaching at the Jr. High this year so he can devote his time to coaching Luke instead! OH. ... and the JAZZ beat Miami in overtime last night too. . ..so that doesn't make me as happy as Luke's basketball, but still a little something to be happy about :)

So I am greatful for Basketball!

Gratitude

". . . That ye live in Thanksgiving daily, for the many mercies and blessings which he doth bestow upon you" Alma 34:38

I love the idea of posting something I am greatful for everyday for the month of November. . . but. . . I am getting a late start. I somehow either go crazy with my posting, or I get so far behind that it is hard to catch up! But I want to join in the gratitude November. So here I am playing catch up. . . with a lack of pictures. . . I will try to be better after today.

Nov. 1. . .. I am thankful for thoughtful people, like my sister in law, Shannon. I received a little surprise in the mail that made my day! I will forever be learning from Shannon the meaning of thoughtfulness!

Nov. 2. . . .I am thankful for a nice job. I enjoy working at Nordstrom.

Nov. 3. . . . I am greatful that I get to listen to Elizabeth read from the scriptures(well I get to listen to all my kids read during scrpicture and prayer, which I am greatful for. . . but I am especially thankful for getting to listen to Elizabeth) because she has improved so much!

Nov. 4. . . .. I am greatful for inspired leaders. I met with the Bishop and was extended a release from the Primary Presidency. It was a testimony building experience for me how Heavenly Father is aware of me and what I need in my life.

Nov. 5. . . . I am greatful for a thoughtful husband, who makes me feel like it is OK if I decide I want to lay on the couch and relax instead of clean the house!! He even will bring me food when I feel so lazy I don't even want to get up. . . .what a guy :)

Nov. 6. . . . I am greatful for Vin's new family (our dog). We sold Vin to her new family. They will be able to give her the attention she deserves. I do feel bad that our girls were sad. . .. but I am also greatful that they understand. .. . .

Nov. 7. .. . I am greatful for the amazing women I have worked with in the Primary! I can't say enough how I will miss working closely with each of them. . . .they have been such a strength to me the past year.

Nov. 8. . . . .I am greatful for quiet time. Kids in bed. Time to think. Ahhhh

So now I am quickly caught up. . .. Hopefully I can finish out the month with a few pictures to make it interesting!!