1. Making a surprise for my husband ~ I’m so excited that I almost told him. Repeatedly.

2. Overdue kindness

3. Talking about Ruth

4. Encouraging someone who’s putting himself out there for the greater good

5. The funny differences between Sugaree and Molly

6. To do lists

7. My husband mending our quilt ~ I wanted to take a picture, but thought better of it. If you knew him, you would understand! :D

8. Doing things differently

9. Realizing that the things I’m upset about are so small in the whole scheme of things

10. Having something to look forward to

1. Baking cookies with Logan

2. Taking some to our next door neighbor

3. Margie

4. Andy’s sermon

5. Kindness

6. Old t.v. shows

7. French toast

8. Thinking things through

9. Reassurance

10. My husband talking sweetly to the dogs <3

1. Helping others practice gratitude

2. Contentment

3. Homemade pizza for Thanksgiving dinner ~ Logan’s choice, since it was just the three of us. He made chocolate pie for dessert!

4. Talking to my mom

5. Going to the movies

6. Logan helping people

7. Sleeping in

8. Netflix

9. Remembering…

10. Hot tea

1. Making a gratitude list with Molly curled up tight behind me. For a big dog, she can get very compact!

2. Sugaree curled up at my feet…not so compact!

3. A coffee date with Donna

4. The smell of our dinner…It makes me want to eat early, but I will wait.

5. When someone notices your positive changes and says so

6. Dog rescuers

7. Actually, all animal rescue workers

8. Wayne’s dedication to training

9. Changing my mind

10. Sourdough bread

1. There’s so much to learn…

2. Sharing my findings

3. Speakers who inspire

4. Disagreement ~ How boring it would be if everyone was of the same opinion!

5. Crystal’s well timed blog post

6. Setting things straight

7. Sugaree and Molly ~ Sugaree made me a dog person for life, and Molly really sealed the deal. :)

8. Sharing a friend’s excitement

9. Warm jammies

10. The ten cent book table at the library

1.Being real without fear of judgement

2.Being a blessing

3.Being healthy

4.Being honest even when it’s hard

5.Being outside on a warm November day

6.Being content

7.Being a friend

8.Being loved

9.Being love

10.Being a work in progress

1. Warm days in November

2. Being social

3. Learning

4. Good suggestions

5. Saying no

6. Feeling strong

7. Breakfast for dinner

8. Logan

9. Sharing gratitude

10. Fuzzy socks

1. Mondays ~ I like them!

2. Sugaree and Molly, who bring endless joy to my life

3. Truth

4. Curt’s wisdom

5. Being kind

6. Thankful messages

7. A friendly reminder to practice self-care

8. Positive change

9. Discernment

10. Taking pictures

1. Friendly reminders

2. Happy Surprises

3. The amazing group of women that I am blessed to call friends

4. Watching fireworks with an enthusiastic four year old who was seeing them for the first time…Pure joy!

5. Wayne’s excitement about the Tour de’ France

6. Logan’s pies were a hit

7. Coming home to dogs

8. Our pastor and his wife

9. My parents as grandparents

10. July in Ohio

1. Arriving safely

2. Logan’s reliability

3. Sugaree’s 10th birthday was Sunday. I sure do love that dog!

4. Our first garden cucumber of the year…Logan and the dogs thoroughly enjoyed it. :)

5. Music that calms me

6. Cooler temperatures while the air conditioner is on the fritz

7. Golden hour drives with Wayne, in search of photographs to take

8. Helping out

9. Dog people :)

10. Facing the truth, even when it’s hard