The Gratitude Continues - 12 - 18!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Thanksgiving is just such a great holiday.  It's always good to take time to look at the things in your life that you are grateful for.  No matter how hectic things are, no matter how down I may feel, when I think about things in my life that are good...I feel blessed.  I am grateful for that.

So my November gratitude continues.

Day 12 - Music

Monkey at the Denver Zoo

I could not figure out how to capture Music in a photo.  While I am grateful for beautiful tunes, the love of music in our home - I used day 12 to express my gratitude for the Monkey's at Denver Zoo.  Entertaining and full of life and energy.

Day 13 - Time

Time to Relax

Having time to relax and enjoy life is something to be truly grateful for.  We are blessed to have a lot of time to do things we love and also time to chill.

Day 14 - Creativity

Self Portrait - Corbin, Age 5

Creativity through the eyes of a child!  Enough said!

Day 15 - Family

Every day I am grateful for my family...far and near. I am also grateful for the "family" that we choose for ourselves - our Friend Family.  Being away from both our families, Hubby and I are lucky to have a great group of people that support us, love us and are always here for us.

Day 16 - Inspiration

This little man, affectionately known as "The Mayor" inspires me every day to be the best that I can be.  Grateful for everything he has brought to my life - to our family.

Day 17 - Weather

Beautiful weather in Colorado is definitely something to be grateful for.

Day 18 - Change

Gratitude for things that never change!! I have so many pictures of me and Hubby that we take ourselves.  I still love spending time with him, love him, and are grateful that he came into my life.

I'm still a little behind...but I will be caught up, and will have captured something to be grateful for each day this November.

Cheers and enjoy Turkey today!

Gratitude Catch-up! Day's 8, 9, 10 & 11

Yeah, the days just keep getting away from me!  Between work (Open Enrollment, woo hoo!!), and taking on a new adventure (Thirty-one consultant, baby!!), it's been busy.  Good busy though!!

I have been trying to remember to express and enjoy my gratitude.  So here's a catch up from the past few days.

Day 8 - Sleep

Sleeping Maxie

Maxie is our rescue dog.  The poor thing has such anxiety issues that sometimes he really only finds peace when he is relaxing or sleeping on his huge doggie bed.  I am very thankful for this loving, protective doggie...even with all his craziness.

Day 9 - Holidays

The Most Thankful of Holidays

I am grateful for Thanksgiving!! Not necessarily because I love to eat, or that my birthday is close by, but it really is my favorite holiday.

Day 10 - Kindness

Gratitude for kindness!

Yes, it's a Cream Filled Devil's Food Cake, but I can't get there here in Colorado.  It was amazing of my mom to mail me these two big boxes when I really needed both kindness and chocolate.  I'm thankful for my Mom because she knows exactly when Mom is needed most.

Day 11 - Friendship

Friendship!

Maybe it's not the most appropriate pictures to show friendship...but it was sure nice to share that pile with friends.  I am incredibly grateful for the friends in my life.  They offer support, strength, guidance and love - and they want nothing in return except for support, strength, guidance and love.

Everyday is not going to be sunshine and roses, but taking time to stop and be grateful goes a long way.  My blessings are plentiful...and I don't take them for granted.

Cheers!

Gratitude Challenge - Day 6 & 7

I'm going to be honest...I'm struggling a little with gratitude today! Not that I'm not grateful, I know the blessings that are around me.  I'm just not feeling creatively grateful today.

Memories

Day 6 - Memories
I am grateful for all of the fabulous times we have had together as a family.

Innovation - Nope!

Day 7 - Innovation
Well, I just could not connect grateful with innovation. So...I'm being innovative and breaking out of the cycle. I'm grateful for Alpacas. Yes, Alpacas.

Cheers!

Gratitude Challenge - Day 3, 4 & 5

We had such a great weekend with friends!  I didn't have a chance to post individually, so here is the Gratitude report for the last three days:

Nature

Day 3 - Nature
Since we were in Colorado Springs, we went to see one of the areas that was hardest hit by the fires this past summer.  It was heartbreaking to see the loss...but hopeful to see new growth coming up in the midst of burned nature.  It made me feel hopeful that my hometown and the surrounding areas in NJ are going to be okay after the devastation they have suffered.

Clothes

Day 4 - Clothes
Thankful for clothes?  Yes, I am very thankful since I know so many people who have lost so much.   I had this pile of clothes in The Mayor's outgrown pile.  I am thankful for a pile of clothes for donation because it reminds me that he is growing and thriving.

Knowledge

Day 5 - Knowledge
Grateful for the knowledge I gain from my love of reading!

My 30 days of gratitude continues...and you can follow along, or join in.  Check it out at http://www.positivelypresent.com/2012/11/30day-gratitude-photo.html.

Cheers!

Fill in the Blank Friday

A twofer on posts for today!! I posted on my gratitude challenge and then could not help but to Fill in the Blanks when I saw this theme.

1. Something I swore I'd never do, but have ended up doing anyway is giving in too easily to The Mayor. I try (for both our good), but sometimes his cuteness just wins over.

2. Something I've always wanted to do is travel to Europe. Someday!

3. Something I have absolutely no desire to ever do is go in a hot air balloon. Nope, not going, not happening.

4. The best thing I ever did was trust my instincts when I left my hometown with Hubby. It was risky, scary, out of my comfort zone and exciting. It changed my life and it changed me. It's why I am the person I am today.

5. When it comes to trying new things, I am hesitant. I get nervous when it's time to do something new. So much so that I will even talk myself out of things sometimes.

6. One thing I've never done is traveled outside of North America.  Again, someday!

7. My favorite thing do do is cook! 

Gratitude Photo Challenge | Day 2

Gratitude for Technology...hmmmm.

After I thought about it for a while I was able to grasp the gratitude for the role that technology plays in my life.  I am really able to appreciate the things that it brings to my life; and for that I am thankful.  In the past week alone, my computer, along with Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, have been my connection to my family on the east coast.  I also love the conveniences that all my little apps bring to my world - to do lists, shopping lists, school grades.  My kindle lets me read in bed (even when hubby is sound asleep) and my iPhone has been my side kick since I got my first one more than 4 1/2 years ago.  

Yeah...Gratitude for Technology!

However, my DVR has to be one of my favorites.  When the house gets quiet - Hubby and The Mayor are tucked in for the night - then it's my time to chill out and enjoy my favorites (usually cheesy reality TV!).  So, I found gratitude in technology.

Have an amazing weekend.  Don't forget to check out the 30 Day Gratitude Challenge at positivelypresent.com.

Cheers!

Gratitude Photo Challenge | Day 1

My Words of Gratitude

Ahhh November!  I love that the sheer mention of the word November automatically makes my mind think about giving thanks.  This November, I am more thankful than ever...but it has taken a lot to see that.

The past few days I have been overwhelmed with sadness because of the images of devastation from my hometown in New Jersey.  However, the people that I love most are safe - and in the end, that's really all that matters.


This November, I am going to celebrate the month of gratitude with this great challenge that I ran across here. Thank you positevelypresent.com...this is just what I needed.

Blessings are counted and I am off to bed!