New Year's Blessings

First Monday counting...when I share entries from my Gratitude Journal

*starting a new journal

*hot cornbread

*fresh basil, compliments of Tara

*stacks of clean clothes

*text messages from friends

*a warm house

*gloves

*inspiration

*my treadmill

*love note on the bathroom mirror

*yoga class

*the luxury of choices at mealtime

*clementines

*first visit with baby Archer

*hugs from Hunter

*spaghetti and meatballs 

* an unexpected, but very appreciated BOGOF sale

*fresh mozzarella

* a crowd in my kitchen

*a bowl of hot soup

*a morning for sleeping in

*brothers
*this combination of flavors- pesto, artichoke hearts

sundried tomatoes, feta cheese

* double washers and dryers

*blogging

*being able to make a quick and healthy dinner
*watching your son change a diaper

*christmas ornament memories

*borrowed books

*rainbow over Mill Creek

*a good job interview for my daughter

*gentle rain

* a waiting dinner in the crockpot

*rushing waterfalls

*face time with Margeaux

*organized Christmas boxes

*snuggling up to the wood stove on a cold morning

*a husband who clears the snow from our driveway

*visiting with the boys while enjoying a leftover meal

*peach salsa and chips

*ward conference

*listening to the primary children sing

*cute little baby holding out his arms towards me

*beginning of a new primary year

*birthday lunch with Kathi

*a bundt cake that didn't stick to the pan

*a mother singing to her child

*family gathering to meet Margeaux

*relaxing around the fireplace

*folded baby hands

*a new tote bag

*jars of freshly made stock

*lunch with Kenzie

Praise God from whom all blessings flow.

*Take the Time Goal # 1- Keep a gratitude journal.