Giving Thanks

I can't believe it but this is my 50th post! Since we are in the month of November, the thankful month, I thought I would list 50 people and things I am thankful for - in no particular order - just what is on my mind and in my heart today (there are many more but I am keeping my list to 50).

1. Lance, who impulsiveness and silliness keep the atmosphere in our home light
2. Morgan, whose kind and gentle heart keep me focused on what is most important
3. Landon, whose boundless energy keeps me going
4. Mauryn, who is just pure joy
5. My pets, who give me unconditional love
6. My mom, who taught me how to be strong in the tough times
7. My dad, who is a walking miracle
8. Daylight savings time, so I get an extra hour of sleep
9. My home, which is my safe haven
10. My neighbors Pat and Val, who have become like family since we don't have any here
11. Quiet nights at home with my family
12. TiVo
13. Fresh baked chocolate chip cookies - YUMMY!
14. Lefse
15. Traditions
16. Crisp, autumn days
17. KONOS online co op
18. My elliptical machine, it allows me to run at home when my kiddos are asleep
19. Dairy cows, they keep my husband employed
20. Lance's job, which enables me to stay at home with our kids
21. Amy, she knows the real me
22. Moving, it took us out of our comfort zone
23. Days spent at the beach
24. Waking up to new fallen snow (which we don't often get here so I am REALLY thankful when it does!)
25. My brothers and sisters, who have impacted who I am today
26. My time teaching and all the kids and families who touched my life
27. Online shopping, what a time saver!
28. Baking, it relaxes me
29. Scrapbooking, I get to be creative
30. Reading, I can be transported to a whole new world
31. Sunday afternoons spent watching football and napping
32. Kara, she can always make me laugh
33. Janna, she has the sweetest and gentlest spirit
34. Blogging friends
35. My church family
36. Jesus, who died on the cross for my sins
37. Morgan's love for learning
38. Landon's contagious smile
39. Mauryn's sweet hugs and love
40. Luther College and all the memories it holds
41. My nieces and nephews
42. Being called to homeschool
43. Photographs, which capture special moments and are the treasured reminders of those times
44. Early mornings, I love the peacefulness and QUIET
45. Trips to MN to visit my family and friends
46. The Wiggles, I love watching my kids dance to their music - pure entertainment
47. Sunrise, you never know what the new day will hold
48. Hank and Barbie, who love my kids and treat them like family
49. Nursery workers who showed up for their shifts (then I was able to go to service)
50. November, a time to reflect and be thankful (and celebrate Morgan and Mauryn's birthdays!)

I will be continuing my thankful list on my sidebar for the month of November. Leah at South Breeze Farm is marking down one thing each day that she is thankful for on her blog. She is welcoming anyone to join her. Check out her blog to join in!