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My thankful list 2009


I am thankful for... (and things that make me smile)

red carnations
fall leaves
crisp mornings
plaid schoolgirl uniforms
Frank's laugh lines
Nolan's gentleness
Haley's tenderness towards family
Socks the dog
long time friends near and far.
hardwood floors
new ovens that although small are still big enough to hold a 20 pound turkey in the roaster.
new cooktops
hand blown Christmas ornaments
dishes
That we still have one parent and that he has a lovely wife.
That the ones we lost, lived lives that we can point to as examples for our children.
Great inlaws
Great Sibs
Fun Step Sibs
Eden - bright and brilliant, our future fashion designer.
Emily - Whimsical Mimsy, sunshine on a foggy day.
Benjamin - determined, yet a gentle little man.
Teagan - our newest gift from Heaven. Sweetness on tap.
Jeanetta - Justice reigns through Jeanetta.
Anderson Shortbread Cookies - excuse me... KeeKees.
the soft place on the back of a babies neck right where the hair curls.
Our good church
vehicles that run
Frank's Mandarin tangerines. yum
That we have our own Jenny O and that she also has great turkey! (I made it again this year Jenny).
heirlooms
The best bed in the world - that is calling me now.

Comments

Cathi said…
Soon you will have something else to be thankful for!
Hehehe.
10:15 PM
Beth said…
Great things to be thankful for, love the picture!!
I'm just trying to catch up on correspondence here, way behind.
Love you
7:51 PM
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