Thankful things

I am thankful today for:

My new hair straightener and the fact that cold dry air allows me a rest from my curls

Chai tea..a recent love of mine

Weight watcher

My parents and their unwavering support..even when I do crazy things like adopt more babies :)

Getting to see my sister over Christmas AND Thanksgiving

My new sweats from Victoria Secret that are soooo comfy

Gym membership for only $10 a month AND a workout buddy

Big girl sleep-overs..I am having my second..two months in a row and they are just as much fun as when I was thirteen!

Safety on our Florida trip and actually being warm for a few days

Time with my husband's sweet family and eating LOTS of Florida food like cubans and key lime pie

A new journal for a new year

Ladies Bible study starting back up tonight. Man, I have missed it!

My kindle ( a birthday present from my hubby) that I resisted but now I love it!

Psalms 37:5

Proverbs 15:13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken

Counting blessings and looking forward

I am taking this Monday post to thank God for all the blessings in my life right now and also to express how thankful I am for all the upcoming things I am looking forward to this fall. Fall is my ALL TIME favorite time of the year! There are so many fun things to do and see. When the air starts turning just a tiny bit cool and crisp in the morning, my heart just swells with anticipation for the season before us. So here is my list..some are just simple and silly..others are life changing, but I am thankful for each and everyone of them:

My Sweet parents

My awesome sister

Football season

pumpkin spice lattes

Yankee candle pumpkin pie scent

FHE volleyball and basketball (go Hawks!)

Picking at Priddy's

Chicken Stews

leaves turning

apple picking

The anticipation of our adoption referral

travelling to Ethiopia and meeting our sons

Adoption Grants

Walkertown Home Educators co-op

candy corn

Putting out my fall decorations

My 3 little lights :)

Club SODA ( our church kids club)

Christmas play practice

Beth Moore Bible studies

Reacquainting with a friend I haven't seen in 15 years

My BFF, Amy

Making my Christmas notebook and beginning to plan the season :)

Homecoming at church

pumpkin bread

Craft shows

My fall getaway with Greg

Church softball

Abby turning 13

bonfires and smores

There are so many other things God has blessed me with! I am just overwhelmed sometimes at how much I have been given.

Bless the Lord, O my Soul and all that is within me, Bless HIS holy name!

Psalms 103:1