74. that the people I work for appreciate me

75. that Jackson laughs and makes me laugh all day most every day

76. I get to nap almost every stinkin' day at WORK. that's pretty awesome

77. how God takes care of every little detail. paying attention to the smallest desires of my heart. just the other morning I had fleeting thoughts about how Manny never plays me any songs or sends me lyrics like he used to, then that very night he played a song for us :)

78. that today is my last day of work before a 3 day Christmas weekend!

79. We are celebrating the BIRTH OF THE SAVIOR OF THE WORLD

80. the sun is shining and all that ice is melting off the trees, it almost looks like it is raining. [I wish I was of the photographer nature and I could capture this beauty]

81. every morning I drive looking towards Pikes Peak, [most mornings] praising God for what he creating for us. "the rocks will cry out"
82. Jackson just went digging in the plants. time to vacuum. thanks for vacuums. 

more thankfulness

61. quiet nights at home

62. that my dad watched lifetime Christmas movies ALL day yesterday with no shame

63. my brother.

64. that Manny and John get along so well. and love each other so much.

65. finally having the time to unpack all the books in the office and hang up the pictures and curtains in our bedroom

66. SLEEPING IN!

67. being able to go to the movies and out to eat with Mom and Karla for my birthday [even if the movie was CRAZY]

68. my birthday. even though it was not the greatest I was able to spend a little time with all of those I love.

69. that I even have the chance to further my education and get my MASTERS

70. that my phone works!!! after Jackson dropped it in a glass of water.

71. the Fernihough's made it to Texas safely

72. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MANDY. I am so blessed to have you be a part of my life

73. feeling better...

more thankfulness

34. our new home.
35. great, strong friends who helped us move.
36. the memories of our very first home
37. the awesome, FREE camera we got from our debit card rewards points
38. finding the camera I thought was "stolen" in the exact place I knew I left -my backpack. only 7 months and 1 new camera later.
39. Jackson's laughter.
40. coffee, so good.
41. the sunshine
42. the way Manny hugs me every morning before he or I leave for work or what not. I pray we never stop doing that. it is the perfect way to start each and every day
43. a car that runs and gets me to and from every place I need to/want to go.
44. our wonderful friends- the Clarks. they are such a blessing. there are no words
45. Jed's sweet smile
46. Halee's princess hugs
47. Reesie's laughter
48. Siah's kind words and heart. and Man, that kid is smart!
49. God's provision in every season
50. the season of Christmas!
51. the amazingly glorifying song- O Holy Night
52. our humble and perfect Christmas tree
53. Manny's ingenuity to "jerry rig" our tree so that our heavy star doesn't topple the whole thin over
54. our super great stockings
55. the new central vac system at our new house! seriously, so nice
56. a bed to keep me comfy and warm each and every night
57. how Jackson's clumsiness makes me laugh so often
58. Jeremy Paul Worley. what a great friend
59. telephones. seriously, when you think about it it is kind of incredible how they work
60. warm sweatshirts.

more to come.

So Thankful!!!

14. for time spent with my brother. He is such a blessing to me and I love being his sister.
15. for Alaina.
16. Emily
17. Laura
18. Becca
19. Veronica
20. Emily
21. Grace
22. Audrey
23. that's right--- the 8 girls who came to "Fleece, Food, and Fun". Goodness, it was such a blessing to have so many girls come to the event. everything- making the blankets, lunch, and playing games went perfectly and the girls were so excited they pratically planned our next event- ice skating and ornament making in December! Yea!
24. good deals!!!
25. [I have a really bad memory]
26. a perfect Thanksgiving!!!
27. a great Turkey Trot with Manny, Mandy, Sarah Gaw, and Kaci [even though it wasn't a real 5k it was still fun
28. the Turkey Bowl. didn't play but it was great see so many people out there having a blast!
29. I love the community at Alethia Church!
30. A great cup of coffee with Mandy
31. Hot Shower after cold runs! Hot Water. wow. thankful for provision.
32. being able to cook for friends and family [and enjoying it too!!!]
33. my family. they are so great. there are no words to describle how thankful I am for them. I love being able to just be comfortable with them, laugh with them, relax with them. and SOON live with them!

ok still working.

1000 Gifts

So my dear friend Kacy Clark is doing this on her blog. thought I should copy.
Just documenting 1000 things I am thankful--- these amazing Gifts God has given me!

[in no particular order]

1. my computer.
2. HGTV
3. that when I asked Jackson where his belly was today, for the 1st time he patted his belly with a big smile on his face!!!
4. sloppy kisses from Jackson and Lindley
5. socks that keep my feetsies very warm. [even if I do look very silly everyday, Jackson never says anything ;)]
6. my daily nap. goodness. I have no idea how good that is.
7. the awesome, wonderful Keurig that we got for FREE.
8. the great coffee I drink because of it every day!
9. Jackson's love for reading.
10. the ease of the crockpot!!! yea for best-roast-ever that will be served tonight :)
11. my new, finally blonde-as-i've-wanted-it-for-a-very-long-time hair!
12. running! may be slow but it is good.
13. Mandy's inspiration to keep me running! and eating healthy.

more to come :)

lately... I have a lot to be thankful for...

my incredible husband. he works so hard for us. he always puts my needs first. he serve the Lord with everything that is within him, even when he's too tired. he makes me laugh everyday. he is wise. he is kind. he is patient. he loves me.



the alethia community. goodness, that amazing people we have been blessed with through alethia--- the fernihoughs, the clarks, the peeks, kaci and tyler, dani, autumn and jason, the bhatts of course, the wesselholfs, the hillmans, goodness, I am SOOOOOOOO thankful for all of these people!!!!!



my parents. i just love them a whole lot. I can't wait till we move in & start this whole new chapter in our lives :)



the best EARLY birthday present ever---- ROCKET SUMMER concert. seriously. one of the best times of my life!!!!



the pollards. strange. yet I have a lot of love to be thankful for.



the warm weather.... even though snow is coming...



the promise of getting a new car as we work hard and save our money!



jackson :)



running! so great.


school. I'm going to have my Masters soon.



God's faithfulness, LOVE, JOY, peace, patience, kindness, grace, redemptive purpose, Word, blessings, & will. [plus a whole lot more]

September 22, 2010

bagels for breakfast

getting to drive jackson around today

hanging out with my brother!!! he's so great with jackson, i love it.

that my brother unashamedly loves me

Manny. that i am loving him and being thankful for him even when it's hard.

September 21, 2010

Long, Long walks with the baby

how P90X can seriously kick my butt!

pizza & a cold beer :) even if Manny drinks more than half of that beer...

bath time with the Fernihough's

Mandy & I's new quest to educate ourselves through documentaries :)

starting over- September 19, 2010

our Alethia staff dinners. I love being with ALL of those people.

sweet kisses from 4 year old boys :)

good books. and that i can read them!

sleeping in with my husband. till noonthirty. [because we don't have kids]

pancake breakfasts.

Sunday, August 15th

starbucks. thanks Manny.

the women of Alethia.

babies :)

good health.

the love I have for my husband.

Tuesday, August 10th- Saturday, August 14th

that all of Matt and I's labor over Spanish was NOT in vain! He got a 96% on his review test!

for my momma's good food :)

laughter between mother and daughters

all of the great campfires i've had this summer

busy days that end with [even if it is just a little] quality time with my husband.

a happy baby at work.

the fact that we can drive an hour and be in a beautiful camp spot

our totally awesome camping site on the backside of Pikes Peak

a relaxing, quiet evening around that campfire with my husband

our friend the mouse- seriously the only wildlife we've seen in the wild this summer! [dumb] [but also good i guess...]

sleeping in [in our tent]

hikes with my husband

that even though I have terrible balance my husband is there to hold my hand and get me across [literally and figuratively]

for Genna's job! praise God!

[the show]Friends. I can't believe I cried when Rachel had her baby...

crockpots- that cook great meals while I'm at work all day

that my husband will help me whenever he can

that Manny and I both strive to be better for eachother... we don't always do a very good job but we sure do try...

Kacy Clark. I have never looked up to wife/mother more. She inspires me daily and I am sooooo thankful to have such a Godly woman in my life.

new friends- Michael, Mandy, Drew, Noah, Isaac, and Lindley :)

that tutoring Matt is over.

Holly McFolly. even though our friendship may be different she is still a best friend for life.

Clark Pollard. Happy 4th Birthday Bud!

all those beautiful babies in Nursery.

that so many great high schoolers came to Old Chicago. such a blessing and encouragement to our hearts!

Thursday, August 5, 2010- Monday, August 9, 2010

work

doing well in school

new friends

Mandy, Michael & Family

my husband- he's so funny

camping :)

campfire talk

that 2 girls came on the camping trip!

that Manny & I successfully did the camping trip even though we both worked up until the hour before we left!

showers after camping ;)

church

God's faithfulness

the challenges Sam presents us with

awesome sceamo shows & Alec's last show ever

sleeeeeeeep!!!

sleeping in with husband :)

picnics with friends

jeremy

Manny's job at Starbucks

VOLLEYBALL! I had such an awesome time playing with Emmalee and Alec. It was so nice just to play and not worry about anything. I really really enjoyed it :)

a happy, happy baby!

laughter

dinner with friends

$1.50 GIANT ice cream cones!!!

movie night with stich & nicole

my husband. seriously he can handle a car full of giggly girls and handle uncomfortable situations. all for me. I love that man.

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

naptime

getting out of work early

our little youth group

laughter

good movies from our childhood

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

friendship

wisdom

love

strength

the power of marriage

Monday, August 2, 2010

GRAM x5

Sunday, August 1, 2010

road trips with my family

how flipping BEAUTIFUL Colorado is

taking family hikes. haha.

road trip food.

my husband. he never ceases to amaze me.

July 31, 2010

scrapbooking

how present God has been in every season of my life

being with my husband

chipotle

Alethia Youth. sometimes kind of dysfunctional but if works for us :)

tea time with Tante Nellie

that I can make dinner for good friends and enjoy their company

the MILL

Worship: I love You, All my hope is in You, Take this life, Take all of me.

the rain [falling softly]

scrapbooking :) [i'm a nerd]

great girly music


i have a lot to be thankful for

Thursday, July 29, 2010

BEAUTIFUL Colorado mornings

talks with my mom

being able to be detached... from the crazy one...

beaches [in Colorado]

LONG talks with my husband :)

Wednesday, July 28. 2010

friends who have really cute babies; i.e. Hudson Bosel

the passion the Lord allows us to have

Alethia Youth

LONG talks with my husband about everything

days that go by fast at work... when needed.

He see my heart and He loves me the same!

running

that my husband loves my chicken pot pie sooooo much

lazy nights at home, alone, where we barely know what to do with all the free, relaxing time

Friends

Sunday, July 25. 2010

sleep

my family

beautiful Colorado on display through our entire hike

that I can be so in AWE of God's creation

fun friends

Saturday, July 24. 2010

the comfort of a bed

Manny & John and that the love each other so

showers, hand washing, lotion

alethia- new baby Jed!

good conversation and milkshakes

today

that i have a flexible job

that i can go camping, even just for the night with Manny & John

the s'mores i will consume tonight

the fact that i can say i actually ran a half marathon [random thought]

awesome Hillsong United worship

being productive

time spent with my hot husband

my dear friend jeremy who is moving to portland and driving there as we speak

pizza!

Colorado water

July 21, 2010

1. spending quality time with Jason & Amanda.
2. unruly high school boys...
3. the rain.
4. how much my husband loves me.
5. rolls & cinnamon butter at texas road house :)

Today, I'm thankful for:

the rain.

Jackson's funny giggle.

the staff at Alethia.

that even though there is almost always something wrong with one of our car's there is almost always someone there to let us borrow a car... thanks Jason & James for this week!

a steady job. there is so much uncertainity right now in our life and i'm just so thankful for the ease and steadiness of being a nanny for the cutest baby in the world :)