#7 Laughter

I love to laugh!! Like really love it. So I consider myself blessed to be surrounded by HILARIOUS people! As as matter of fact I live with two of the funniest people I know.
So today I am thankful that I live at Comedy Central, with the "Debate Team". Even if sometimes I am sure that blood will be drawn, it always ends in laughter.
Shelby, Emily, thanks for keeping me laughing. Love you both, and am blessed to have you in my life.
Sooo, today is your day, I'm thankful for YOU!

#6 Notes

What can I say... I would dare to say that "Words of affirmation" might be one of my love languages. ;)
I love getting notes, especially when they are unexpected and from people who know me well.
So today, I am thankful for friends who love me, and who remind me that they do, and that they're there.
So simple, but so valuable to a heart like mine.

#5 Debit Card Monopoly

Yes you read that correctly, one of the things I am thankful for is Debit Card Monopoly... If you are one of my frequent opponents, you already understand this post.. But for the rest of you, who have yet to experience Monopoly at it's best let me explain.
When it comes to games I usually lose, and lose bad. But it seems that I am a glutton for punishment in this area of my life because I still LOVE IT! I really like to play games, win or lose, doesn't matter much to me anymore. But what I love is the snarky comments flying back and forth around the table, the laughter and the sheer FUN that happens while participating in a nail biting round of DC Monopoly especially.
Never again in your life will you see my family and close friends become so cut throat and ruthless as they do in this game. (Ok, that's a lie, Ticket to Ride and Nertz get a little crazy too)
For me I am thankful that these ridiculous games have begun to make themselves a tradition. So if you are ever so lucky to be around when we have the games out, prepare to be DESTROYED!!! ....most likely not by me... ;)

#4 Fall

I love fall, all the changing colors in the trees. The cool crisp air in the morning. In Redding we don't see a whole lot of Fall and it's many attributes that I am so thankful for. But I spent the weekend back at my parents place where Fall is in full swing. The trees are all gorgeous shades of red, gold, orange and green. It's so chilly outside that sweatshirts and jeans are a must.
I wish we saw more of fall here at home, but I am thankful for the beautiful season I have been able to enjoy so far. There's something about the changing leaves that reminds me once again how small I am in comparison to my Heavenly Father and all his Glory.
So for today I will let the ONE tree I can see changing color outside my office window serve as my reminder to be ever thankful during not just this season, but throughout my life.

#3 The Parentals

Without these two people I would not be the well adjusted, slightly off kilter person that I am today... They've always been there to challenge me, push me, and encourage me to do whatever my little heart desires. No matter how I may feel at times like I fail, they are there to tell me that I have already succeeded.
Thanks Mom and Dad, without you I wouldn't be me!!

#2 Judah Michael & Zoe Nikole

I am so thankful for these two munchkins it's indescribable. I never imagined that I could love anyone this much, let alone TWO people! These are the funniest, sweetest, most loving kids ever, and how lucky I am that I get to be their Aunt!!

Challenge Accepted!

It's been a while since I've blogged... I'm doing my best to bring it back! Recently my dear friend Emily posed this challenge, to list each day for the month of November something that I am thankful for in remembrance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Reading through her posts today I was inspired and challenged to take the time to participate in this positive act of daily giving thanks.
Sooo here I am to start, 8 days late mind you (and I have been informed that putting all 8 in one blog is cheating..).

#1 I am thankful for my amazing friends:

I am truly spoiled, I have some of the world's most fantastic friends. I've heard before that you get two families in life, the one you're born into and then the one you get to choose. Not to brag, but my chosen family is the bees knees!!
Need comic relief? They've got it! Need a shoulder to cry on? They're there, no question. Need to be challenged? Be careful what you ask for... they'll be first in line.
So there you have it, for my first act of giving thanks I am thankful for you my chosen family!!