Saturday, December 31, 2011

Day 97

Day 97--December 31st, 2011
Thankful to have accomplished my new year resolutions for 2011 and to have a vision for what 2012 may bring.  I'm very excited about this year.  It will be an awesome one!

Day 96

Day 96--December 30th, 2011
Thankful for our new dining room lix fixture, and for the fact that my husband and I can agree on little details.

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Day 95

Day 95--December 29th, 2011
Thankful for the overabundance of healthy food options that we have available.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Day 94

Day 94--December 28th, 2011
Thankful that I get to keep one indulgence in my very strict diet.

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Day 93

Day 93--December 27th, 2011
Thankful for a new start.

Day 92

Day 92--December 26th, 2011
Thankful for a very generous Santa!

Day 91

Day 91--December 25th, 2011
Thankful for my sister in law Cindy.  Her loving heart has touched me profoundly.

Day 90

Day 90--December 24th, 2011
Thankful that we got to spend Christmas Eve with some of my favorite people.

Day 89

Day 89--December 23rd, 2011
Thankful for a hand-made gift that turned out quite nice.

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Day 88

Day 88-December 22nd, 2011
Thankful for being able to sleep in this morning.  Isaac is still in bed, at 9:40am!

Day 87

Day 87--December 21st, 2011
Thankful for the opportunity to catch up on chores and errands after a week away from home.  Nothing like an organized home :)

Day 86

Day 86--December 20th, 2011
Thankful for a safe flight home and for my husband who insisted on driving to the airport.  It was nice to have our car parked a few minutes away at 4am!

Day 85

Day 85--December 19th, 2011
Thankful for being able to do this ALL DAY on our last day in Maui :)

Day 84

Day 84--December 18th, 2011
Thankful for educational opportunities found in fun places

Day 83

Day 83--December 17th, 2011
Thankful for an early anniversary celebration which consisted of a full day of pampering:  Massage, pedicure, and a spectacular dinner at Mamma's Fish House.

Day 82

Day 82--December 16th, 2011
Thankful for the opportunity (and the privilege) to enjoy a traditional Hawaiian Luau.  What an experience!

Day 81

Day 81--December 15th, 2011
Thankful for the opportunity to travel the road to Hana, what an amazing place!

Day 80

Day 80--December 14th, 2011
Thankful for my son's appreciation of good music (In background Jazz musician plays)

Day 79

Day 79--December 13th, 2011
Thankful for memories of my childhood brought to life

Day 78

Day 78--December 12th, 2011
Thankful for a sweet and thoughtful  note left on my car's windshield

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Day 77

Day 77--December 11th, 2011
Thankful that my new stability ball has more than one purpose.

Day 76

Day 76--December 10th, 2011
Thankful for a beautiful "Our Lady of Guadalupe" celebration and for all the dedicated individuals to made it happen.  Thank you Olivia!

Friday, December 9, 2011

Day 75

Day 75--December 9th, 2011
Thankful to have found a dentist we trust, even if we have to travel 20+ miles to see him.

Day 74

Day 74--December 8th, 2011
Thankful for sophisticated blood glucose monitors.

Day 73

Day 73--December 7th, 2011
Thankful for my sister who is celebrating her birthday today.  Also thankful that my niece Ashley is on the road to recovery.

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Day 72

Day 72--December 6th, 2011
Thankful for a gorgeous day in San Francisco spent with my best guy :)

Monday, December 5, 2011

Day 71

Day 71--December 5th, 2011
Thankful for my dishwasher.  I spend half my day washing dishes, I don't know what I would do without it.

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Day 70

Day 70--December 4th, 2011
Thankful to have talented friends.  Tracy Lynn Seeger, you are one amazing photographer!

Saturday, December 3, 2011

Day 69

Day 69--December 3rd, 2011
Thankful for good night's sleep.  Need to milk that gift before baby arrives.

Day 68

Day 68--December 2nd, 2011
Thankful for a fun-filled evening at Global Winter Wonderland.  Isaac's eyes lit up with all the beauty around him.

Day 67

Day 67--December 1st, 2011
Thankful for friends my son loves and for their youthful spirits.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Day 66

Day 66--November 30th, 2011
Thankful for children singing who sound like angels (I dream of one day directing a children's choir)

Day 65

Day 65--November 29th, 2011
Thankful for a craving satisfied.  I haven't had maizena since I was about 10 years old.

Monday, November 28, 2011

Day 64

Day 64--November 28th, 2011
Thankful for community organized groups that facilitate a wealth of information sharing and networking opportunities.

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Day 63

Day 63--November 27th, 2011
Thankful for Christmas decorations, especially our tree.  It makes me very happy :)

Day 62

Day 62--November 26th, 2011
Thankful for nature's best cleaners and antiseptics

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Day 61

Day 61--November 25th, 2011
Thankful for an awesome Black Friday spent hiking, dining, shopping, and having fun with great friends.

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Day 60

Day 60--November 24th, 2011
Thankful for the confirmation that family is not a term exclusive to blood relatives.  We celebrated Thanksgiving with family today and I'm also thankful for that.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Day 59

Day 59--November 23rd, 2011
Thankful for a beautiful table.  Can't wait to put our Thanksgiving meal on it :)

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Day 58

Day 58--November 22nd, 2011
Thankful for a close call with a positive outcome

Day 57

Day 57--November 21st, 2011
Thankful that my mom taught me how to sew. 

Day 56

Day 56--November 20th, 2011
Thankful for the celebration of Christ the King, my first parish.

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Day 55

Day 55--November 19th, 2011
Thankful for silliness

Day 54

Day 54--November 18th, 2011
Thankful for long walks along tree-lined streets (love my neighborhood!)

Day 53

Day 53--November 17th, 2011
Thankful for beautiful Fall colors

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Day 52

Day 52--November 16th, 2011
Thankful for a Thanksgiving celebration at Isaac's school.  And for a school that promotes meaningful celebrations.

Day 51

Day 51--November 15th, 2011
A very special friend celebrates her birthday today and I am thankful for the gift of her friendship.  Maria, knowing you makes me a better person.  May God grant you many healthy years.

Monday, November 14, 2011

Day 50

Day 50--November 14, 2011
Thankful for baby kicks--perhaps the best thing about being pregnant!

Day 49

Day 49--November 13th, 2011
Thankful for my family.  I pray that we will one day be together again.

Day 48

Day 48--November  12th, 2011
Thankful for creativity in outdoor mall design