THANKSgiving

In the past I haven't been one to typically come up with a list of the things I am thankful for specifically for Thanksgiving because it seems a bit contrived and cheesy. With that said being grateful and remembering my blessings is something I am trying to work on so this is a good opportunity. In no particular order and mostly reflecting this fall, here are some of the things I am thankful for...

• A birthday where facebook makes it easy for so many people that have touched my life through the years to wish me a happy birthday. Really all the thoughtful happy birthdays coming in any form.
• Getting to teach little "T" how to make and throw a snowball for the first time
• Really good friends
• My home haven on Queen Anne
• Discovering gardening and learning how things grow on my deck (found some good books for container veggie gardening)

• Moonpie living long enough for me to get home and all he taught me. Plus my mom being here with me when he was ready to die.

• Now having a geriatric kitty that uses the litterbox at least 90% of the time due to a fantastic new vet, Dr. Lora Schuldt (http://www.catsexclusive.com/). Woohoo!!

• My health for sure (being sick for over a week really brings this one home)
• The church and how it brings me closer to God
• Getting to dress up and dance
• Crazy herd of siblings
• My fantastic parents who really are some of my best friends

• And snow days!