I am thankful for:
361. Baby smiles
362. Happy chicken sounds
363. Moose roast
364. True stories of God's work
365. Dishwasher detergent
366. New mercies every morning
367. Little wrestlers
368. Neighbors that like chickens
369. Reading Acts in The Message
370. Sharing in 105 salmon
371. Potter's Marsh
372. Boys that are bigger now
373. Breakfast with my honey
Monday, June 13, 2011
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
A Year in Pictures
Really? No pictures in a year? Yikes! Here's a little year in review.
June 2010
Kenai Lake
Reading with Grandpa
Happy birthday Grandma
July 2010
Tea time with the Cousins
August 2010
Fire Department Open House
Stuntman
Byron Glacier Hike
September 2010
THE dirt pile
Apple Gadgets
Orcas (in a pod of 8) - Prince William Sound, AK
Praying Hands Rock - PWS, AK
Sea Stars near Praying Hands Rock
Papa and Squirt Boy camping in Arctic Valley
October 2010
Happy Birthday, Papa!
Painting Fun
November 2010
Glen Alps with Grandaddy
January 2011
New Library Books
Flipping Pancakes
February 2011
Winter Driving
Hiding Out
March 2011
Two Josephs in coats of many colors
Green Eggs and Ham
The new bunk bed
Peek-a-boo
Quartz Lake Cookout
May 2011
Boys in the Coop
Girls in the Coop
The garden planted
Accountability.
When I'm not giving thanks, it really shows. Thank you to those who say they are blessed by "my lists"; know that I'd love to read/hear/share yours, as well. I want to do a better job with sharing with you, and of being mindful that God really IS in everything.
Over the past MONTH, I've been thankful for:
318. Girls in the coop
319. Sworls on a red, ripe watermelon
320. Reading books together in backyard sunshine
321. Danedelion-eating machines
322. Camping with Granny and Grandaddy
323. Treasures found: an owl feather, a broken robin's egg, a squirrel skull
324. Boating together
325. Ducklings, goslings AND a loon on the lake
326. A sorted closet
327. Envelopes
328. Charlotte Mason
329. Dog stuck under the porch -again
330. A vacuumed van
331. A little boy's new library card
332. "I can ride on two wheels now, Mama!"
333. A dance with my husband
334. Working on rhythms
335. Paint chip possibilities
336. A timely phone call
337. The little boy inside my husband
338. Helicopter rides
339. Making freezer room for salmon
340. Journaling again
341. Orb webs and the spiders who weave them - at face level
342. Popcorn
343. A day of rest
344. Light outside at 10:30 PM
345. A yard stocked with dandelions for the Girls
346. His sweet encouragement
347. Helping me to offer what I have
348. Little boys swapping beds
349. HOPE
350. Chatting with neighbors over the fence
351. Homemade bread PBJs
352. Clean boys in warm towels
353. Garden sprouts
354. Rhubarb!
355. Happy flowerpots on the fence
356. Butterflies and ladybugs
357. Mystery envelope on the windshield
358. "Two mooses!" Mama moose #23 (on her collar) and her twin calves trotting into the neighbors' yard and down the street
359. London Fog and quality time
360. Cuddly naps on rainy days
Over the past MONTH, I've been thankful for:
318. Girls in the coop
319. Sworls on a red, ripe watermelon
320. Reading books together in backyard sunshine
321. Danedelion-eating machines
322. Camping with Granny and Grandaddy
323. Treasures found: an owl feather, a broken robin's egg, a squirrel skull
324. Boating together
325. Ducklings, goslings AND a loon on the lake
326. A sorted closet
327. Envelopes
328. Charlotte Mason
329. Dog stuck under the porch -again
330. A vacuumed van
331. A little boy's new library card
332. "I can ride on two wheels now, Mama!"
333. A dance with my husband
334. Working on rhythms
335. Paint chip possibilities
336. A timely phone call
337. The little boy inside my husband
338. Helicopter rides
339. Making freezer room for salmon
340. Journaling again
341. Orb webs and the spiders who weave them - at face level
342. Popcorn
343. A day of rest
344. Light outside at 10:30 PM
345. A yard stocked with dandelions for the Girls
346. His sweet encouragement
347. Helping me to offer what I have
348. Little boys swapping beds
349. HOPE
350. Chatting with neighbors over the fence
351. Homemade bread PBJs
352. Clean boys in warm towels
353. Garden sprouts
354. Rhubarb!
355. Happy flowerpots on the fence
356. Butterflies and ladybugs
357. Mystery envelope on the windshield
358. "Two mooses!" Mama moose #23 (on her collar) and her twin calves trotting into the neighbors' yard and down the street
359. London Fog and quality time
360. Cuddly naps on rainy days
Monday, May 9, 2011
Allergic to Chickens?
Yes, I think I'm allergic to the Girls. Something else to be thankful for this week, no?
I am truly grateful this week for:
293. Soaking rain
294. Watering cans
295. Spying a robin singing his heart out
296. Rhubarb bursting from the ground
297. Chicken class
298. Ice-free lakes
299. Gebes and loon on the ice free lake
300. Marble paintings
301. Chocolate chip cookie breakfast
302. First mosquitoes
303. Opprotunities outside myself
304. Happy healthy chicks
305. Sponge baths
306. Cuts, scrapes and Band-Aids
307. A day to catch up on laundry
308. Computer garden planners
309. Impromptu friend visits
310. Seeing friends on the road and chatting a few minutes
311. Chocolate milk and squiggly straws
312. Freckles on cute noses
313. Clean sheets
314. Change
315. Mini dominoes
316. Knitting spools
317. Being allergic to the dusty Girls in my living room
I am truly grateful this week for:
293. Soaking rain
294. Watering cans
295. Spying a robin singing his heart out
296. Rhubarb bursting from the ground
297. Chicken class
298. Ice-free lakes
299. Gebes and loon on the ice free lake
300. Marble paintings
301. Chocolate chip cookie breakfast
302. First mosquitoes
303. Opprotunities outside myself
304. Happy healthy chicks
305. Sponge baths
306. Cuts, scrapes and Band-Aids
307. A day to catch up on laundry
308. Computer garden planners
309. Impromptu friend visits
310. Seeing friends on the road and chatting a few minutes
311. Chocolate milk and squiggly straws
312. Freckles on cute noses
313. Clean sheets
314. Change
315. Mini dominoes
316. Knitting spools
317. Being allergic to the dusty Girls in my living room
Monday, May 2, 2011
Thank You
Sometimes, the simplest two words are the hardest to say. I can't say that my circumstances are even marginally bad right now - but my attitude towards even the sweetest blessings stinks. Perhaps I need to just say two words over and over again?
THANK YOU, God, for:
244. Sleeping in
245. A place to curl up in the warm sun
246. A honeybee in the house today
247. Leaf buds growing bigger
248. Beautiful blue skies
249. The movie Paddle to the Sea
250. Free pens
251. Geese winging their way back
252. Early morning birdsong
253. Waking up rested
254. A new razor
255. Opportunities to serve my children
256. Letting go
257. That my significance is in You
258. Tulips emerging from winter sleep
259. Moose who do the pruning for me
260. My new large bar pan
261. Unmerited favor
262. Yo-yo Ma
263. Kay's pizza recipe
264. A coop in progress
265. A sandill crane's call
266. Circling eagles
267. Seven baby chicks peeping in my living room
268. The perspective shift a nap provides
269. Leaf buds almost popping
270, Richard Stearns and The Hole in Our Gospel
271. "I won't wipe that kiss off, Mama."
272. Stamps to send notes
273. Dancing music
274. Only 2 more Isaiah chapters
275. A reading plan for the summer
276. My baby is three!
277. My elder caring for a little friend, tenderly
278. Neighbor kids who play outside, too
279. Open water on Cheney Lake
280. That You make all things new
281. A wiggling worm in my adventurous boy's hand
282. Living soil
283. Hoop houses over garden beds
284. A growing season that waits for me
285. Legalized chickens!
286. The wonder of feathers growing
287. An early morning walk
288. Two Stellar's jays greeting me one morning
289. Marcia's faithfulness
290. No more snow in the yard!
291. Nail guns
292. Two words: THANK YOU
THANK YOU, God, for:
244. Sleeping in
245. A place to curl up in the warm sun
246. A honeybee in the house today
247. Leaf buds growing bigger
248. Beautiful blue skies
249. The movie Paddle to the Sea
250. Free pens
251. Geese winging their way back
252. Early morning birdsong
253. Waking up rested
254. A new razor
255. Opportunities to serve my children
256. Letting go
257. That my significance is in You
258. Tulips emerging from winter sleep
259. Moose who do the pruning for me
260. My new large bar pan
261. Unmerited favor
262. Yo-yo Ma
263. Kay's pizza recipe
264. A coop in progress
265. A sandill crane's call
266. Circling eagles
267. Seven baby chicks peeping in my living room
268. The perspective shift a nap provides
269. Leaf buds almost popping
270, Richard Stearns and The Hole in Our Gospel
271. "I won't wipe that kiss off, Mama."
272. Stamps to send notes
273. Dancing music
274. Only 2 more Isaiah chapters
275. A reading plan for the summer
276. My baby is three!
277. My elder caring for a little friend, tenderly
278. Neighbor kids who play outside, too
279. Open water on Cheney Lake
280. That You make all things new
281. A wiggling worm in my adventurous boy's hand
282. Living soil
283. Hoop houses over garden beds
284. A growing season that waits for me
285. Legalized chickens!
286. The wonder of feathers growing
287. An early morning walk
288. Two Stellar's jays greeting me one morning
289. Marcia's faithfulness
290. No more snow in the yard!
291. Nail guns
292. Two words: THANK YOU
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Still here....
A friend asked me if I'm fasting from the Internet. Um, no, not really. I'm avoiding the computer because I lack self-control. I'm not an on again-off again type of web surfer. I get completely sucked in. I'm sorry I haven't posted for a few weeks; I will try to be better!
God, thank you for:
200. Cuddling my black dog on a sunny bed
201. Diane's love, friendship and hospitality
202. Caribou (8 of them!)
203. Bubbles flowing under ice
204. Green grass shoots by the fence
205. Catch-up time with Holly Jo
206. The chance to educate my children
207. A date with my little boy - ducks on the lake and ice cream!
208. Glorious sunshine streaming in dirty windows
209. Thinking about Sabbath
210. Kisses from my boys
211. A fun igloo adventure
212. Neighbors who vanquish winter
213. That Lisa can fly instead of drive
214. Grandparents that love their grandbabies
215. Swedish pancakes with Swedes!
216. Windchimes jangling
217. Shifting perspective
218. My yellow mug
219. Zephaniah 3:17 - for me, for you
220. The gift of time to read the entire Bible
221. Greek salads
222. His smiling eyes
223. Health insurance
224. A debt paid off
225. The will AND desire to give thanks
226. Warm pj's from the dryer
227. Only ONE bathroom to clean
228. Mud - outside, inside, everywhere...
229. Homer's Odyssey
230. People Mover
231. Free museum nights
232. Puddle stomping
233. Bikes to ride
234. That He was pierced for our transgressions, crushed for our sins....and by His wounds we are healed
235. For meeting little Helen
236. For speedy, uncomplicated recoveries
237. Sarah at the park
238. A real belt
239. LOOOOONG evenings
240. Bunk bed
241. Sweet morning cuddles
242. Justice, mercy and humility
243. Last minute invitations
God, thank you for:
200. Cuddling my black dog on a sunny bed
201. Diane's love, friendship and hospitality
202. Caribou (8 of them!)
203. Bubbles flowing under ice
204. Green grass shoots by the fence
205. Catch-up time with Holly Jo
206. The chance to educate my children
207. A date with my little boy - ducks on the lake and ice cream!
208. Glorious sunshine streaming in dirty windows
209. Thinking about Sabbath
210. Kisses from my boys
211. A fun igloo adventure
212. Neighbors who vanquish winter
213. That Lisa can fly instead of drive
214. Grandparents that love their grandbabies
215. Swedish pancakes with Swedes!
216. Windchimes jangling
217. Shifting perspective
218. My yellow mug
219. Zephaniah 3:17 - for me, for you
220. The gift of time to read the entire Bible
221. Greek salads
222. His smiling eyes
223. Health insurance
224. A debt paid off
225. The will AND desire to give thanks
226. Warm pj's from the dryer
227. Only ONE bathroom to clean
228. Mud - outside, inside, everywhere...
229. Homer's Odyssey
230. People Mover
231. Free museum nights
232. Puddle stomping
233. Bikes to ride
234. That He was pierced for our transgressions, crushed for our sins....and by His wounds we are healed
235. For meeting little Helen
236. For speedy, uncomplicated recoveries
237. Sarah at the park
238. A real belt
239. LOOOOONG evenings
240. Bunk bed
241. Sweet morning cuddles
242. Justice, mercy and humility
243. Last minute invitations
Sunday, March 20, 2011
A little early...
Since last week's list was UBERshort (as in nonexistent), I figured I'd post a day early this week!
Giving thanks to God for:
146. Purple, pink and orange sunsets
147. A friend's dog come home
148. Weariness from the time change
149. Waking up without an alarm
150. Octopus art
151. My mother-in-law's love and grace
152. My blue bowl, home again
153. Cuddling sweet Kajsa
154. Joy and peace while giving thanks
155. A washing machine and dryer that work
156. A field trip to Petco - the wonder of every precious creature
157. A parrot with my birthday
158. Little fingerpints on my fridge
159. Fresh basil and oregano in tonight's soup
160. Over two weeks of sunshine
161. A man who perseveres, despite pain
162. A mini-chef cutting carrots, zucchini and his finger
163. Sharp knives
164. A boy drawing his hike, and overflowing with excitement to show me
165. Time to read this morning
166. A jar of pickle juice that reminds me of a dear friend
167. Trash service
168. A kind mailman
169. Cuddle requests
170. Catalogs and possibilities
171. NOT running out of gas
172. My sister's sweet pickles
173. Worms still squirming
174. Sweet mint tea...MMMM
175. Warm towels from the dryer
176. Amazing neighbors
177. Reminders of a country at war
178. Dry dirt melted out under the spruce tree
179. Masking tape roads
180. Lime green
181. Grace for unfinished lessons
182. Uninterrupted conversation
183. Remembering my mama
184. Living room picnics
185. A little boy's "I love you, mama!"
186. Anticipating a haircut
187. Medicine to ease sickness
188. Brothers looking out for each other
189. Chalk rainbows on ice
190. Little boy haircuts
191. Beautiful (if not welcome) snow
192. Uninterrupted sleep!
193. Bubbly oatmeal
194. Exultant driveway shovelers
195. Biscuit glue
196. Happy harmonicas
197. Eating more slowly
198. Having my hair washed
199. Heading to Delta on Monday
Giving thanks to God for:
146. Purple, pink and orange sunsets
147. A friend's dog come home
148. Weariness from the time change
149. Waking up without an alarm
150. Octopus art
151. My mother-in-law's love and grace
152. My blue bowl, home again
153. Cuddling sweet Kajsa
154. Joy and peace while giving thanks
155. A washing machine and dryer that work
156. A field trip to Petco - the wonder of every precious creature
157. A parrot with my birthday
158. Little fingerpints on my fridge
159. Fresh basil and oregano in tonight's soup
160. Over two weeks of sunshine
161. A man who perseveres, despite pain
162. A mini-chef cutting carrots, zucchini and his finger
163. Sharp knives
164. A boy drawing his hike, and overflowing with excitement to show me
165. Time to read this morning
166. A jar of pickle juice that reminds me of a dear friend
167. Trash service
168. A kind mailman
169. Cuddle requests
170. Catalogs and possibilities
171. NOT running out of gas
172. My sister's sweet pickles
173. Worms still squirming
174. Sweet mint tea...MMMM
175. Warm towels from the dryer
176. Amazing neighbors
177. Reminders of a country at war
178. Dry dirt melted out under the spruce tree
179. Masking tape roads
180. Lime green
181. Grace for unfinished lessons
182. Uninterrupted conversation
183. Remembering my mama
184. Living room picnics
185. A little boy's "I love you, mama!"
186. Anticipating a haircut
187. Medicine to ease sickness
188. Brothers looking out for each other
189. Chalk rainbows on ice
190. Little boy haircuts
191. Beautiful (if not welcome) snow
192. Uninterrupted sleep!
193. Bubbly oatmeal
194. Exultant driveway shovelers
195. Biscuit glue
196. Happy harmonicas
197. Eating more slowly
198. Having my hair washed
199. Heading to Delta on Monday
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