Day 30 - I'm Thankful For...

... my family. Aside from Christ, they are the single most important thing to me. I love them and couldn't live without them!

Day 29 - I'm Thankful For...

...the birthday cake my family made me last night. My husband even made me homemade cream cheese frosting - I never lifted a finger to help him at all. I told Carter I wanted it to be blue. I think they did a fabulous job!! (Try to overlook my mid-reno kitchen.)

(Yes, I was tired and not really feeling that well. But, it was an amazing cake!!!)

And, I was presented with a present after the cake - a gift certificate to a local salon for two one-hour massages! Oh, my husband knows me well... :) Love you guys so much and thanks for making this birthday memorable!!!

Day 28 - I'm Thankful For...

My birthday. Yes, today is my birthday. The fifth grade class came in to tell me Happy Birthday today - it was cute. They were all guessing my age. The guesses ranged from 27 (thanks!!) to 144. Funny. Let's just say I'm somewhere in the middle. ;)

My good friend Laura put on a Birthday Extravaganza for me over the last several days. Wednesday night last week they had us all over for dinner and she made a presentation of my birthday gifts.

First up were my new shears. Laura's husband Mike was more excited about these than she was. He had to set up the ground rules - Jeremy was not allowed to use them to cut wire or tin with these, no matter how tempting! :)

Apparently Ginghers are quite the scissors! I used them yesterday and they cut fabric like a hot knife through buttah.

Next, she presented me with my very own rotary cutting system. I've been borrowing hers while working on a Christmas project (which is almost done!!).

Then, while we chatted after dinner, I got to pick out some fabric and she whipped me up a quilted bag before we left. :)

Then yesterday, Laura took me out for lunch after church, just she and I. Steak and lobster. Mmmmmmm.... She's really something else!

AND tonight, my hubby has promised to make me dinner! :) AND tomorrow night my mom & my sister and I embark on our traditional Christmas shopping trip. That will be the most fun of all!!

Day 27 - I'm Thankful For...

...Birthdays.

...And those yet to come.

Day 26 - I'm Thankful For...

... Carter's dreams of being a bull rider. God help me... :)

Day 25 - I'm Thankful For...

... Muddy fun!

Day 24 - I'm Thankful For...

... All of God's creation and all that He has blessed us to be able to experience!

Day 23 - I'm Thankful For...

(my mom & her sisters)

... Girl time.

Day 22 - I'm Thankful For...

... The basic sewing skills my mother taught me. Also the willingness of good friends (and neighbors) to teach and help me complete a project very special to me. Soon to be revealed...

Day 21 - I'm Thankful For...

...Riddick. I am glad that he was rescued and that someone thought of us and that Jeremy said yes. The kids love him, most of the time. He keeps the chickens away from Carter, and he is very gentle, yet playful, with Gemma - and she loves every minute! He is a wonderful dog and obeys pretty well! He has learned to sit and lay down. Titan never did lay down on command. Even though he's growing big he still has plenty of puppy in him! Now if only I could teach him to not go to the bathroom in the yard. Any tricks on training him to go in the trees? I can't hardly walk to the shop or the clothes line!! :)

Day 20 - I'm Thankful That...

...Fire place ashes are not harmful when ingested in small quantities.

Day 19 - I'm Thankful For...

... Our wooden high chair. We got this as a gift when Carter was born and it was old then. It has so much charm and character. We will NEVER sell this or get ride of it. Jeremy and I always knew that we didn't want a modern plastic *safe* high chair for our kids. We wanted something antique-y. We got it. Jeremy has had to replace various screws and reinforce it with wood glue. But we love it!!

Day 18 - I'm Thankful For...

...County living. Jeremy and I are both so thankful that we are able to raise our family in the country where they can be a part of "real life". They have the opportunity to experience first hand so many things they otherwise would never see or do.