Its thursday

Its thursday...thankful thursday and i have been terrible the few couple of weeks.

Even though today is super busy, I thought I'd better jot a few thankfuls down.
Nothing better than recapturing moments of gratitude toward the One and Only.

1. fresh fruit
2. yummy pies
3. picking and filling vases full of weeds - yet they are beautiful wild flowers dressed to perfection by our Creator
4. God's creation - from the smallest animal to the details that make us each us
5. the small hill in my backyard
6. shade
7. photos that capture moments
8. ells & sage's high fives
9. dancing to vbs songs
10. closeness to my hubs - we can be a bit silly. like hand bumps on the road and improptu after wedding dance parties in the car. love you babe
11. big opportunities for our church
12. answered prayers big and small
13. small rain showers - give us a break from outside heat and fun
14. friends and adventures
15. ells and shaddy getting better and better on their bikes
16. shadd's gentle spirit - loyal and kind
17. ells' determination and free spirit - both came out in tball
18. sage - wild and crazy but so so go with the flow
19. laughter
20. Sager's blankets
21. powerful little legs on bike rides
22. a change of heart towards preschool
23. creative fun
24. relaxation
25. baby sitters
26. the birth of Q - proud auntie and such a miracle
27. ability to wait on answers from the Almighty
28. day with friends - the Smiths (loved every moment)
29. hearing such God orchestrated moments
30. open eyes
31. a home to open to those in need
32. silly moments with my kids
33. air conditioning
34. landscaping adventures - almost done. no more mulch on my front drive
35. heartfelt prayer by shadd in front of my entire extended family on the 4th of July (such a proud momma moment)
36. teaching and trying moments with Ells. 3 is tough
37. random cooler weather
38. the pool just a few minutes walk from our house
39. closeness of my siblings and our kiddos. the love love each other.
40. encouragement from my mom - don't know how I would get these tough days without her.

You can only have joy through thanksgiving.