First thankful post

I saw on another blog (thank you Megan, at Adding to the Beauty) a gratitude list and it has been on my mind to implement that here. So, here is my first entry:

I am thankful for:

1. Cool nights under an electric blanket with a warm cat purring at my side.

2. Time spent with my mother-in-law talking about crafting, homeschooling, and the Bible (amongst other things.)

3. Two girls laying on their stomachs, chins propped up with their fists, hard at work on their math assignments.

4. Kind friends.

5. A mom who laughs so hard she cries. And who makes me laugh just as hard.

6. A husband who often gives me more grace than I deserve.

7. A wonderful first-born daughter who is sweet-spirited, caring and a great example for her younger siblings.

8. Big cowboy boots on my little boy. :)

9. The promise of Spring just around the corner

10. Elizabeth randomly telling me, "I love you too!" throughout the day, when I haven't even said I love her.

11. The tv in my bedroom finally breaking. It bothered me at first, but now I am loving the complete peace and quiet of my room after everyone is asleep.

12. Books. I forgot how much I love to read until said tv broke.

13. A pastor who is a wonderful teacher of God's Word, who makes everyone feel welcome, and who frequently makes me laugh.

and now that it is past midnight... it is officially my sister-in-law's birthday now, so I am also very thankful for

14. Natalie. I couldn't ask for a better sister-in-law. She is so sweet, fun to be around, our kids adore her and bonus- she has the best decorating ideas ever!

Sad quote

I'm not a baby anymore Mommy! See, my tongue is not talking like a baby!- Elizabeth

Update

A few things have happened around here since last I blogged. I had two wrecks within a three week time period. We got two new (used) vehicles. Said vehicles have been in and out of the shop every other week. We moved. We have started homeschooling.

We love our new place. It is very bright and clean. One of my favorite things about it is the huge fenced back yard that backs up to a great park. There are tons of windows here, so I can watch the kids play very easily. The park has two playgrounds and tennis courts. We can't wait until the weather warms up so we can make more use of it. I also have a dishwasher! I have not had one since Annika was a baby (she is 9 now) and I am loving it. A few other cool things? A sprayer on the sink, shelves in the garage and a garbage disposal. All things we didn't have at our old house so it is exciting to me. I have been busy crafting and decorating which I love. I don't so much have the vision for interior decorating, but I love to look at other people's visions and try to recreate them. Decorating blogs are my new online obsession.

And since this has not been a very entertaining post, I will leave you with one of Elizabeth's funny moments:

My mom had come over to eat dinner with us, and as she was leaving, everyone was telling her good-bye and thanking her for coming. Elizabeth called out sweetly "Thank you Grandma Goody for eating all our food!"