30 Days of Gratitude
Something good happens every
day. Here's what I was grateful for in November 2012:
Thu 11/1/12: Today I am grateful for modern-day technology that allows me to
edit photos on my computer and share them with friends and family who live far
away. I love Photoshop and Facebook! I had so much fun working on photo
projects today.
Fri 11/2/12: The weather was perfect tonight. Brad and I
took advantage of it by taking the little ones for a quiet walk around the
block. I am very thankful for the new neighborhood we live in.
Sat 11/3/12: Today I am grateful for early-morning,
uninterrupted, lovey-dovey conversations with my best friend. I started off my
day feeling beautiful, appreciated, and loved, and it only got better from
there! I love my husband so much.
Sun 11/4/12: Today I am grateful for my wonderful
step-daughter, Emma. We had a blast exploring the world of
"Pottermore" together, shopping in Diagon Alley, and learning more
about the story behind the stories. We're hooked. We'll have to explore more
tomorrow.
Mon 11/5/12: Emma gave the lesson for Family Home Evening
tonight. She needed to pass a few things off in her "Faith in God"
booklet. I am grateful for the restoration of the gospel, and for the power of
sincere prayers.
Tue 11/6/12: I am grateful for sweet little moments with my
kids. I liked dancing in the kitchen with Lizzy and David today. We were
listening to a Glee CD. I don't watch the show, but I wanted to hear the music,
so I checked a CD out from the library. We had fun!
Wed 11/7/12: I am grateful for good, wholesome entertainment
that my husband and I can equally enjoy together. I loved watching
"Downton Abbey" with Brad tonight. I finished crocheting another hat
during the show, too.
Thu 11/8/12: I am grateful for my extra nice and generous husband, who goes out
of his way to scoop me a bowl of ice cream, or rub my shoulders, or change the
baby's diapers, without being asked. He is always right on the ball, willing to
help or make me feel better. He is wonderful!
Fri 11/9/12: I am grateful for good friends and good company. Brad, the little
ones, and I went to visit the Hills at their home in Magna. We had chili and
bread bowls for dinner, and pumpkin snickerdoodles for dessert. David showed
off his walking skills and walked all over the house. Lizzy liked hanging out
with the girls.
Sat 11/10/12: I am grateful for a husband who knows how to drive in heavy snow!
It snowed at least 10 inches yesterday and today. It's a winter wonderland
outside.
Sun 11/11/12: I am grateful for lazy Sunday afternoons with my husband. He
makes me so happy. I love being married to Brad.
Mon 11/12/12: I was so happy to get David's baby book in the mail today, and to
find Emma's birthday present at Bed Bath
& Beyond. I am grateful for the time I save, and the cool things I
find, when I use the Internet.
Tue 11/13/12: I am grateful for the routine of going to the
library every week, and checking out good movies, CDs, and books for free. The
library is such an amazing resource for our family.
Wed 11/14/12: I am grateful for Scott taking out the garbage
every week. He is such a good boy.
Thu 11/15/12: I am grateful for an amazing husband, who
takes off work to help me when I'm feeling unwell. I'm also grateful for
medical benefits and insurance. My husband is such an excellent provider!
Fri 11/16/12: Today I am grateful for my mother. She flew in from California to visit me,
and she brought me some homegrown avocados and a dozen fresh lemons, straight
off the tree. My mother took us out to dinner at Virg's tonight, in celebration
of Emma's birthday. She's wonderful!
Sat 11/17/12: Today I am grateful for good food, parties, and gatherings with
family and friends. We had a birthday party for Emma at Grandpa North's house
to celebrate Emma's birthday. It was Harry Potter themed, so we had chocolate
frogs, jelly beans, golden snitches, butter beer, snowy owl cupcakes, and a
candy birthday cake. We also had beef stew and shepherd's pie for dinner. We
ended the night by going to the Hill's Annual Pie night. We had so much good
food today!
Sun 11/18/12: I am grateful for moments my children get to
spend with their Grandma Whitcomb. I absolutely loved watching my mother hold
sleeping baby David in church today. He looked so precious snuggled up
underneath my mother's chin. I also loved Lizzy looking for Grandma at church,
and helping her find her purse and jacket. Lizzy is a little mother herself. I
love that.
Mon 11/19/12: Today I am grateful for Family Home Evening.
We did our annual "I am Thankful" drawings together as a family. I
loved drawing our new house-- first time! I am grateful for family traditions
and family routines. I love the time I get to spend with my family.
Tue 11/20/12: I am grateful for the happiness my
stepdaughter, Emma, brings into our home. Today was her 12th birthday. She was
so happy this morning, it made everyone else around her happy. I love her very
much, and I'm looking forward to her starting Young Womens shortly.
Wed 11/21/12: I am grateful for the help the older children
give me in our home. Scott was very helpful today when I needed to do some last
minute Thanksgiving shopping. He takes good care of the little ones.
Thu 11/22/12: Today I am very grateful that Brad and I were
able to celebrate Thanksgiving with all of our children. It's such a treat
being all together for the holiday. We spent Thanksgiving at Bruce and
Loralee's house this year, and all the kids had a great time with their cousins,
and Brad and I had fun playing games. As usual, Loralee was a fantastic cook
and made delicious food. I made a turkey veggie tray this year, and a green
bean casserole using Loralee's recipe. So good!
Fri 11/23/12: I am grateful for KSL.com! We sold a
stationary bike today and bought a Christmas tree with the same cash. It's
almost like we traded a bike for a tree.
Sat 11/24/12: We enjoyed playing board games with our neighbors today. I am
grateful for the new neighborhood we live in and the good people we've been
getting to know better.
Sun 11/25/12: I am grateful for the BYU channel, and for the fun times I had
with Scott and Emma today watching Studio C. I enjoy watching good, clean,
comical fun on TV, especially with others who enjoy it as well.
Mon 11/26/12: David learned how to say "thank you" a few days ago,
and today he learned how to say "yay" for the first time. I am
grateful for the sweet little moments I get to share with my children as they
grow. They change so much every day!
Tue 11/27/12: Today was an extremely busy day, but I did find some time to work
on Scott's headcrab hat. It's going to look pretty awesome when it's done.
Today I am grateful for skills, talents, and abilities. I like being creative and
making things.
Wed 11/28/12: Today I am grateful to be Scott's
stepmother. I finished Scott's crab hat today. It's such a weird looking
hat, but Scott seemed to really like it. I was flattered that he put a photo of
himself wearing it on Facebook.
Thu 11/29/12: I've been crocheting and getting done projects
around the house. Today I got the house ready to put up Christmas decorations.
I can't wait to see what the decorations look like in our new house! I am
grateful that I have my own home to decorate this year. It's so awesome being a
homeowner!
Fri 11/30/12: Marilyn and James came over to watch "Temple Grandin
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