My Cup Runneth Over

I was just reading Paula's blog about her idea to journal (or blog) a 'Daily Thanksgiving' and LOVED the idea - thanks Paula! I thought I'd follow her example and keep a daily list of the things that I am thankful for. I too am so grateful for this upcoming holiday season. Aside from all of the hustle and bustle of the season, I love the spirit of it, the time with family, and most importantly the time to reflect on the blessings in our lives. Feel free to follow suit, here are Paula's instructions:
"Create a Daily Thanksgivng List. I am going to try to post something everyday that I am thankful for. I am going to have a prayer in my heart so that I can trully examined the Lord's hand in my life DAILY! I challenge everyone to do this during the month. Whether you post it on your blog or record it down on a piece of paper, I challenge all of you to do the same. It is my prayer that we can lose ourselves in thought of the things that matter most. According to Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin, "Living in thanksgiving daily is a habit that will enrich our lives and the lives of those we love." Happy Daily Thanksgiving!"

My Daily Thanksgiving
Nov. 01 - the power of prayer
Nov. 02 - innocence of children
Nov. 03 - my family
Nov. 04 - DEMOCRACY - even when I don't agree with the popular choice, I am thankful for the freedom to choose!
Nov. 05 - a WARM house, fireplace, and working heater, it's COLD!
Nov. 06 - a computer that does half of my job for me
Nov. 07 - my hard-working husband
Nov. 08 - WATER! I seriously needed water after our half marathon today!
Nov. 09 - wonderful girl friends - sometimes girls just need some girl time!
Nov. 10 - nurturing family and friends to take care of my children while I am away - THANK YOU!
Nov. 11 - rain
Nov. 12 - a good sense of humor (raising 2 kids and a husband requires it :)
Nov. 13 - cheap gas! I have an SUV people!
Nov. 14 - my sweet baby girl - Happy 4th Birthday McKinley!
Nov. 15 - hard-working firefighters, thanks for all you do! Many more homes would have been lost today without your dedication
Nov. 16 - today, every day! I don't want to look back and wonder where it all went, I am so very grateful for each and every day with my sweet children and wonderful husband
Nov. 17 - WARM days in NOVEMBER! It was 50 degrees and sunny today, now THAT is something to be thankful for! We went on a walk to the park!
Nov. 18 - friends that make me laugh - thanks Janette :)
Nov. 19 - stay-at-home relaxing days with the kiddos
Nov. 20 - 600 thread-count egyptian cotton sheets (my guilty pleasure, I love my bed :)
Nov. 21 - FABULOUS FRIDAYS!
Nov. 22 - a friend to chat with during the BYU game so I didn't have to DIE of football boredom :) (again, thanks Janette!)
Nov. 23 - inspired RS teachers who encourage peace, hope, and love
Nov. 24 - both of my kiddos took naps at the same time so that I could finish my Heritage Makers calendars for Christmas!!!
Nov. 25 - the funny things my little ones say
Nov. 26 - beautiful, warm late-fall days!
Nov. 27 - a day to give thanks, love, and share with the ones I love!
Nov. 28 - nieces and nephews who are such great examples to my children - especially Stephen and Jacob as they serve their missions!
Nov. 29 - WORK! In this economy, the fact that Matt HAS a job is something that I do not take for granted!
Nov. 30 - the beginning of the Christmas season, at time for love, giving, and remembering the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ