While I do try to regularly acknowledge how much I have to be grateful for, writing it down sure has power. I was reminded of this when I was recommending gratitude lists to an old friend. :)

1. Tired dogs. I have always listed a lot about Sugaree, our chocolate lab, but this summer we adopted a boxer mix named Molly. Molly is a rescue dog and she has stolen our hearts! They are worn out from an early playdate and sleeping soundly on the couch. <3

2. Simple Christmas decorations

3. Accepting what is…I have been struggling with our boy turning into a young man. Of course I knew this would happen and it's wonderful! It's just gone by too fast.

4. He still likes to bake with me. :)

5. Letting go of things that need to go, even when it's painful

6. Learning to be creative in a new way

7. Having some time to myself

8. Not feeling any holiday pressure

9. Grandma's recipes

10. Working as a team