Joyful thanksgiving...

I have been challenged to think of 1000 things I am thankful for based on this life changing book.  Life gets busy and I don't always get to post but I have been keeping journal pages...

Here are some things that brought joy to my day, a smile to my face, and bubbled thanksgiving from my heart from this week...

55. warmer weather
56.  melted snow
57.  The Biggest Loser Wii game
58.  flip flops, hairclips, and fun scarves
59. new clothes and shopping with friends
60. new stroller and days at the park
61. first steps- Jackson's first on 2-14-11
62. chocolate hearts
63.  snuggling with my husband
64. shopping with my oldest daughter
65.  Christian music
66. laughing babies- all three laughing in the backseat of the car is precious
67.  perfect check-ups with the surgeon
68.  Jessica and Brooke
69.  Kerrie
70.  our home group posse
71.  baby shoes

multitude Monday

20. peaceful Saturdays
21. dinner with friends
22. sweet tea
23. coffee with friends
24. more connecting
25. late night conversations with my husband
26. tax refunds
27. home improvement projects
28. dinosaurs
29. Grandparents stopping by
30.  Hoover Floormate
31. 100 days of school
32. haircuts
33. learning the books of the New Testament
34.  reading books

One thousand gifts...

I have been challenged to acknowledge big and small gift from our Creator.  This last week has been more difficult and easier than I expected.  I thought now would be a good time to join the many who celebrate multitude on Mondays.

**I ordered the book and will begin the study with Bloom in a few weeks...join me here!

1. successful surgery for my Little Guy
2. sleeping in my own bed
3. no cavities!
4.  coffee
5.  and hazelnut creamer
6. grandparents
7. conversation with friends
8. laughing with family
9. my car
10.  warm coats
11.  snow
12. flexibility
13.  my lovely husband who takes care of me
14.  matress warmers
15.  good books (Recently: Plan B by Pete Wilson and  I will Carry You by Angie Smith)
16. my job
17.  my husband and his willingness to stay home with my children
18. pretty headbands
19. sisters and "sisters"