November 30, 2013
Today I am thankful that I have so many things to be thankful for. God has blessed me and my family with so many things and people in our lives.
This month of thanks has been a little bit of a challenge trying to think of something new everyday and remembering to blog it everyday, but it was well worth it.
November 29, 2013
Today I am thankful for hot tea. I was not feeling so great today and the. Tea hit the spot!!
It is throwback Thursday!!
Herebis a picture of 4 generations...my Nana(great-grandma), my Grandmother, my Mom and me... I was maybe 4 or 5 and yes I had blonde hair!!
November 28, 2013
Today I am thankful for family near and far, young and old, not living and those still with us...
I have been blessed through the years to have an amazing extended family. I never lived close enough to them to see every weekend or every month...but the holidays always seemed to bring us together. Now living in California I have new family to spend time and holidays with this year and in the future.
Very thankful for all of my family this year!!
November 27, 2013
Today I am thankful for cast iron skillets. I love to cook and my cast iron skillets make my cooking more "homey"for me. My Grandpa Jack, Grandma Aggie, Dad and Mom all cook with cast iron. There is something that cast iron does to food that non-stick pans cannot. And I do plently of cooking in non-stick skillets, but there is something about my cast iron skillets.
November 26, 2013
Today I am thankful for GPS and the person who invented it... I am not sure how my mom and I would have made it from Anaheim to Hollywood without it... I think we drove on at least 4 different highways.
November 25, 2013
Today I am thankful for my Mom... As some may know I was born on my mom's birthday and I am her only biological child... she has and has had four-legged furry children. My mom is always there for me to bounce an idea off of or help me expand an idea.
We are both strong women with strong opinions at times Although we butt heads and have disagreements I know she still loves me no matter what...
November 24, 2013
Today I am thankful for my siblings. I have a step-sister, Kelly and a half-brother, Kyle. I am not super close with either and it is hard living different time zones. I am thankful. to have them...I know they would be there for me and I for them if we needed each other.
Also since getting married, I have even more siblings...well siblings-in-law. Marty has 2 half-brothers and 2 half-sisters. I am thankful to have new family to get to know and love them.
November 23, 2013
Today I am thankful for my Daddy-O! He is the best dad a girl could ask for. Now that I am in California we have weekly talks on the phone pretty much every of Monday. We talk about everything for the weather to politics and everything in between. He has always been a rock and calming force in my life. I don't know what I would do without him. He is always good for laughs or a thought to ponder.
Thank you Papa Bear for always being there for me and being my dad. I love you lots!!
November 22, 2013
Today I am thankful for Fridays... Sometimes Fridays are the best day of the week. It means the weekend is here and get to stay at home (sometimes) and spend time with my little family... :-)
I am going to start a new Thursday feature on my little blog... Throwback Thursday! I know everyone is doing it and has been doing it for awhile...oh well, so I am a little late to the party but we can still have fun!!
Below is a picture of a turkey cake I about 3 years for the annual Thanksgiving luncheon at the law firm I worked in Texas, Strasburger & Price. I had fun making him and I loved the way he turned out.
Happy Throwback Thursday!!
November 21, 2013
Today I am thankful for my Step-Dad, Ronnie. He has been in my life since I was aboout 12. We have had our ups and downs through the years and have discovered we get along much better when living in different houses... I love him so much and am thankful all the little and big lessons I have learned from him over tue years. I am grateful that he loves me and my mom so much because we are not always the easiest people to get along with....
Thank you Ronnie for being there for me and mom and loving us.
November 20, 2013
Today I am thankful for music. Music and singing have been a big part of my life. I have fond memories of all my time spent in choir in middle and high school, voice lessons and recitals with Gloria and summers spent singing and acting Gloria and Jack. Without music, my high school experience would have been so much different and possibly much more depressing. Singing has brought me closer to God through worship at First Baptist in Lewisville with Larry, Kim, and Ron.
I miss singing and performing in front of an audience, whether in a musical, with a choir or as a soloist. I think it might become a new year's resolution to find a musical outlet besides sitting in traffic in the car...
Thank you all the people who opened my eyes and ears to the musical world and all of its wonders. I am truly grateful for all that music has done for me and my emotional well being.
November 19, 2013
Today I am thankful for history and that we celebrate our past mistakes and victories. Hopefully those mistakes and victories make us stronger and smarter.
November 18, 2013
Today I am grateful for my smart phone. I know it sounds silly and shallow, but it is not meant to be. I use my smart phone and its smarts everyday. It is how I am able to call my mom and dad and stay connect to my family and friends near and far... without this crazy smart phone, my moving to California and so far away from Texas would have been a much scarier ordeal.
Thank you smart phone and the people who invented them.
November 17, 2013
Today I am thankful for my sewing machine. I don't use it very often, but when I do I enjoy using.... in an effort to make with my first Christmas with my new husband and step-kiddos special, I whipped up some Christmas stockings... :-) I am also grateful I know how to read instructions and know how to do some basic sewing.
November 16, 2013
Today I am thankful for the internet... without the internet I would not be blogging or finding recipes or new craft ideas. I could find recipes and new craft ideas without the internet but the internet makes it soooooo much easier and faster.
November 14, 2013
Today I am thankful for benadryl... my nose, eyes and skin sometimes decide to revolt and strike and act crazy...and benadryl in its various forms is always there to save me. :-)
November 13, 2013
Today I am grateful and thankful that my mom and dad had the good sense to live in Texas when I was born... I love my home state of Texas. There is no other place quite like it. Even though I am currently loving the Southern California weather, you really can't beat the joy and frustration of experiencing every season in one week.
Also I am thankful to come from a state where common sense and politeness reign. People say thank you and your welcome and hold the door open for you no matter if your hands empty or if your hands are full. If someone sees you need help they offer it and make sure you are ok, without fear of being sued or yelled at... where the last thing people use is a car horn and middle finger when stuck in traffic not the first...
Texas is a place where the stars at night really are big and bright and the Bluebonnets cover the landscpace in spring. I used to love driving around and seeing cows and horses and people's smiling faces.
I am so very thankful I come from The Great State of Texas and thankful the people that make Texas great.
November 12, 2013
Today I am thankful for my job even though I'm not a jet setting philanthropist who made her millions from winning the powerball, yet. :) The legal field always has something interesting going on and new things to learn. I am grateful for my co-workers (good or bad). I enjoy the daily interaction and how we can all learn and/or teach each other to make us grow both personally and professionally.
November 11, 2013
Today I am thankful for all the service men and women past, present and future.
I enjoy so many freedoms because of all who have defended our country. Thank you for all that you have done, are doing and will do in the future.
November 10, 2013
Today I thankful for the little bit of creativity God has given me...
I love being crafty and fun...always happy when a project is completed even if it is not exactly like the picture or what I envisioned in my head. I could also thank my mom and the internet for my crafty bug and ideas.
November 9, 2013
Today I am thankful for Stoffer's Lasagna.
It was the perfect easy dinner after a long day of cleaning out and reorganizing the office.
November 8, 2013
Today I am thankful for time at home after a long week at work. It is always nice to able to sit at home and enjoy time with my husband and the cats. Thankful to be able to unwind and relax on Friday night before a busy weekend.
November 7, 2013
Today I am thankful for my little alarm clocks/cats, Mylo and Yoda.
Without their meowing every morning because of an empty food bowl, I am not sure I would know that it is time to wake up... they each have their own personality and love to eat and play. So happy and thankful they are in my life and are my baby kitty boys.
November 6, 2013
Today, I am thankful for my step-son, Aidan.
Aidan is your typical video game loving almost 11 year-old. He is one of the smartest 6th graders I have ever met. He has a kind and loving heart and he shows it occasionally when he forgets that he is a boy who is about to hit puberty. He has a super creative side that comes out in different and unique ways. I love the crazy random things he comes up with even if I don't always understand what he is talking about.
Thank you Aidan for being unique and kind and allowing me to be a part of your's, Lauren's and your dad's life. I love you Aidan!
November 5, 2013
Today, I am thankful for Miss Lauren-Claire.
Lauren is my amazing step-daughter. She has a loving and giving spirit. She is a smart and resourceful 3rd grader, who knows her pop/rock music. She is always humming a tune or two. She loves to draw pictures, color and create artsy things. I am grateful she shares her creativity and love with us.
Thank you for being the best you possible...I love you Lauren-Claire.
November 4, 2013
Today, I am thankful for my husband, Marty.
We have married 6 months today. He is my best friend. He understands me and supports my slightly crazy ideas. He is always open to my opinion and gives me honest feed back.
We have been on a crazy adventure this year and he has been there to listen to my fears and reassure me when I am not so sure. I hope I have done the same for him.
Thank you Marty for letting me in your life and being my husband and best friend. I love you, Marty.
November 3, 2013
Today, I am thankful for the sun and daytime...
The night sky snuck up on me way to fast today with the time change... the sun going down by 5:30 is going to make for some not so fun drives home this fall/winter.
