Day 217

Day 217--April 29th, 2012
Thankful for our baby's baptism today; a very special day for all the family.

Day 216

Day 216--April 28th, 2012
Thankful for practical tools to help with chores around the house.

Day 215

Day 215--April 27th, 2012
Thankful for warmer days and playdates at the park.

Day 214

Day 214--April 26th, 2012
Thankful that we are able to experience grief.  It brings us closer to our humanity and to the love of Christ.

Day 213

Day 213--April 25th, 2012
Thankful for organization.  I can't do without it.

Day 212

Day 212--April 24th, 2012
Thankful for flexible work schedules.

Day 211

Day 211--April 23rd, 2012
Thankful for Spring, and the sound of singing birds in the morning.

Day 210

Day 210--April 22nd, 2012
Thankful to have had our daughter's presentation in church today.

Day 209

Day 209--April 21st, 2012
Thankful for our home.  We are blessed to live in a great neighborhood.

Day 208

Day 208--April 20th, 2012
Thankful for a great dinner with family at Umami in San Francisco.  It was such a treat to make a drive into the city just to satisfy a craving.  And yes, I had two of these.

Day 207

Day 207--April 19th, 2012
Thankful for fun-filled days with walks in nature, playgroups with friends, and great talks.  I am happily exhausted.

Day 206

Day 206--April 18th, 2012
Thankful for the blessing of being a mother, a gift I am learning to embrace and enjoy despite all the challenges.

Day 205

Day 205--April 17th, 2012
Thankful for the sunshine in my life at this moment.

Day 204

Day 204--April 16th, 2012
Thankful for an awesome Monday! :)

Day 203

Day 203--April 15th, 2012
Thankful for a community we are building through our parish.  It's great to see fellow parishioners at the gym, farmers market, and my son's preschool.

Day 202

Day 202--April 14th, 2012
Thankful that the sun came out today.  We took peanut and cocos out for some much needed sunshine.

Day 201

Day 201--April 13th, 2012
Thankful that my peanut is thriving and her "tummy" issues are improving.

Day 200

Day 200--April 12th, 2012
Thankful that malls are good for more than shopping:  entertaining children on rainy days.

Day 199

Day 199--April 11th, 2012
Thankful that I'm able to take an early morning weight lifting class twice a week.   It is a great stress-reliever.

Day 198

Day 198--April 10th, 2012
Thankful for cat naps when I can get them.

Day 197

Day 197--April 9th, 2012
Thankful that my grandmother health is improving.

Day 196

Day 197--April 8th, 2012
Thankful for 2 very fun Easter egg hunts for Isaac hosted by Danika Balland (friend) and Joyce Rooks (Isaac's aunt).

Day 195

Day 195--April 7th, 2012
Thankful for Isaac's first soccer season with dad.

Day 194

Day 194--April 6th, 2012 (Good Friday)
Thankful for a loving God who sent his only son to die for us.

Day 193

Day 193--April 5th, 2012
Thankful for the obstacles I encounter in life, for the rewards are always the sweetest.

Day 192

Day 192--April 4th, 2012
Thankful that my son's preschool teaches him the true meaning of Easter:  "Christ is risen"

Day 191

Day 191--April 3rd, 2012
Thankful for free 1st Tuesdays at the SFMOMA.  Gives me an excuse to get out of the house and spend a day in beautiful SF with my kiddos.

Day 190

Day 190--April 2nd, 2012
Thankful for a stress-free phone conversation with mom :)

Day 189

Day 189--April 1st, 2012
Thankful that we can bring our children into the big congregation at church.

Day 188

Day 188--March 31st, 2012
Thankful for organized community events.  Fun day today at Alviso Adobe Community park with an educational Easter egg hunt.  Yes, in the rain! :)