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.