Thursday, November 27, 2008

Thanksgiving 2008

I thought I would make a huge list of things I'm thankful for this year on this day of Thanksgiving. I'm in awe at how quickly I thought of 100 things! They are in no particular order... whatsoever (I put crochet hooks as #1 and temples as #100 to prove it)!

1. my crochet hooks
2. Parties... of any kind
3. talented and inspiring girlfriends
4. Heavenly Father
5. my Savior, Jesus Christ
6. the Holy Ghost
7. my Shmoopie, Clay
8. Jack Dale and EVERYTHING about him
9. Grace and EVERYTHING about her
10. Maxwell Dennis and EVERYTHING about him
11. my Mom
12. my Dad
13. blogs
14. online shopping
15. my sewing machine
16. my house
17. my kitchen aid
18. my beehives
19. the Utah Jazz
20. Tish, my hair stylist
21. Heather, my masseuse
22. good tv shows
23. my tv
24. my dvr
25. my brothers and sisters
26. doctors
27. facebook
28. gmail
29. the sun
30. clouds
31. Thanksgiving dinner
32. my children's schools and teachers
33. my imagination
34. my creativity
35. mountains
36. my ridiculously stuffed tummy, fridge, cupboards, and pantry
37. my dentist
38. President Monson
39. that Stephanie is doing better
40. pureology
41. flowers
42. my extended family
43. good books
44. good magazines
45. my volvo
46. digital camers
47. my pictures
48. Missionaries
49. my Marriage
50. my ancestors
51. Martha, Ina, and Nigella
52. my smile
53. hip and humble, anthropologie, nordstrom, dear lizzies, j. crew, tj maxx, corn wagon quilt shop, american quilting, roberts, target, children's hour, border's books, soel boutique, the flower shop, gap, mini boden, thanksgiving point, evan's country store, all tucked in, urban outfitters, naartjie, trendy tots, ebay, costco, body works, the land of nod, etsy, pebbles in my pocket... i could go on but i won't.
54. the beehive bazaar
55. crayons, markers, and all artsy things for the kiddies
56. that the elections are over
57. that i've had a head cold and an ear infection the past week (and not some life threatning cancer) to help me not take my healthy body for granted
58. my closet stocked with cute clothes and shoes
59. good music/ talented musicians and artists
60. my ipod
61. my vacuum
62. great in-laws
63. my computer
64. Clay's ability and work ethic to provide such a great life for his family
65. geneology
66. Joseph Smith
67. my pottery wheel
68. chocolate
69. my sense of security
70. mac cosmetics
71. that i get to celebrate Christmas soon!
72. spring
73. summer
74. autumn
75. winter
76. yummy restaurants
77. electricity and all other modern luxuries
78. antiques
79. soft, high thread count bed sheets on my cozy bed
80. down comforters
81. my fireplace
82. that my family is healthy and happy
83. to be a member of the true church
84. the ensign
85. good memories
86. vacations
87. pedicures
88. that Christmas party invitations are already coming in the mail
89. that i didn't have to do the dishes tonight
90. my sewing/ crafty room and everything in it
91. gold's gym
92. relief society
93. the bishopric in my ward
94. the fact that my daughter set the table today and did a great job... she made a big deal about the place cards and was adamant about the center pieces on the kiddie table precisely matching the grown up table. that's my girl!


95. my darling mismatched antique plates that i decided to use today
96. that my kiddies have such great cousins to play with and to love
97. bubble baths
98. my knowledge and wisdom
99. that you came to my blog
100. Temples

3 comments:

the Lola Letters said...

I'm thankful for....




YOU.

;)

Hubba's Thoughts said...

Great list! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We missed you. Love you!

Dave Anderson said...

Love your list and the Christmas music on your blog!