Showing posts with label Thankful. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Thankful. Show all posts
Wednesday, November 30, 2011

I'm Thankful {Days 24 - 30}

I'm Thankful {Days 24 - 30}
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
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November 24th: I'm thankful for food and tradition and laughter.
 
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I don't know why, but it's the only time of year I usually eat pumpkin pie. We also watch football and play dominoes as a family every year and have lots of laughs. It's such a happy time.

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November 25th: I'm thankful for holidays. This is my favorite time of the year and it will be our first with child. I usually get the day after Thanksgiving off. We usually put up Christmas decorations and the tree. This is our tree this year. It's a pre-lit that we bought a few years ago at Walmart. It's never looked so small. Maybe we'll have to invest in a bigger one next year. Nevertheless it still makes me happy.

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November 26th: I'm thankful for the gift of life. Today we went to a baby shower celebrating the life of Elliott Horton. His Mommy, Rachel, is married to Wayne's cousin, Evan. Elliott is exactly 3 months younger than Hailey. So that means today Hailey is 5 months old (6/26) and Elliott is 2 months old (9/26). Rachel had a very rough pregnancy and was in the hospital 7 times (8th time he was born) and on complete bed-rest from about week 27. Let's just say he is a very blessed little boy with lots of people around him that love him. We are so happy he arrived safe and healthy. Here is the 4 of us today.

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November 27th: I'm thankful for my Church (Immanuel Lutheran) and pastors (Paul and Susan).

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I have been at the same church since I was in 3rd grade. I have had the same pastor (Paul) since I started confirmation in 7th grade. Pastor Paul saw me through confirmation and also married Wayne and I in 2006. It is such a great community of faith.

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November 28th: I'm thankful for my DVR. It is something silly and trivial, but anything that makes my life a little bit easier and more convenient I am a fan of.

November 29th: I'm thankful for memories. I found out last Wednesday (23rd) that a childhood classmate took his life. His parents found him and it is a terribly sad situation. It definitely put a whole new meaning on being "Thankful." His funeral was today and I cried a lot at what everyone had to say not only about Jimmy, but about life in general.

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A quote from the day that will always stick with me was said by Pastor Paul..."Love them while you can and love them well." A message to anyone that feels like nobody cares...there is always someone and it will get better.

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And a message to those who care, always say I Love You. You never know when it might be the last time.

November 30th: I'm thankful for movie night. There is nothing better than getting comfy (usually in PJs) on the couch (with a blanket) and either a soda and popcorn or candy (or both) and putting in a movie with the lights off. It's the sense of escaping to another time and place or even a whole other world.

Leah
Wednesday, November 23, 2011

I'm Thankful {Days 22 & 23}

I'm Thankful {Days 22 & 23}
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
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November 22nd: I'm thankful for Caribou Coffee. It's sometimes the small things in life that can brighten up any day. Some days more often than not it's a little something from my fave coffee shop.

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I also prefer them over other coffee shops because they are a Minnesota company! Yay!

November 23rd: I'm thankful for my coworkers. I not only love my job, boss and what I do everyday, but I love the people I work with, too. Which really makes all the difference. Being in a 9-5, desk job type setting, you tend to spend a lot of time with them every day, week, month and year, so I think it's an important piece of someones everyday life.

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So thankful for mine!

Leah
Monday, November 21, 2011

I'm Thankful {Days 19-21}

I'm Thankful {Days 19-21}
Monday, November 21, 2011
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November 19th: I'm thankful for my Grandma Kleene.

I would not be where I am today without the love of my Grandma Kleene. She is my Maternal Grandmother. She will be 87 in January, is doing well and I am so happy and grateful that she has been able to see Hailey (her great grand-daughter).

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November 20th: I'm thankful for my digital cameras. Without them I would not be able to take beautiful pictures like the ones in this post. I wouldn't be able to capture moments in our lives to last forever. It would also be a lot harder to scrapbook and blog.

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November 21st: I'm thankful for music. It sure comes in handy when driving 2 hours out to our hometown and 2 hours back. It not only helps pass the time, but it also gives me and my sisters  something to connect and chat about!

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Leah
Friday, November 18, 2011

I'm Thankful {Day 18}

I'm Thankful {Day 18}
Friday, November 18, 2011
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November 18th: I'm thankful for emotions. Being pregnant and hormonal took it to a whole other level, but without the ability to feel happy, sad or empathize with different life issues and people this world would be a much different place for me.

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Leah
Thursday, November 17, 2011

I'm Thankful {Day 17}

I'm Thankful {Day 17}
Thursday, November 17, 2011
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November 17th: I'm thankful for technology. There are so many ways and things involved with this one; you could really take it a lot of different ways. I take technology as my computer, internet, cell phone, Nook, IPod and DVR. Those are just a few that play big roles in my life on a daily bases. They are the things that make my life so convenient and without these advances I'm not sure where I would be. As frustrating and intimidating as new advances and technology is sometimes, it has afforded me the ability to stay connected with family and friends near and far.

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Leah
Wednesday, November 16, 2011

I'm Thankful {Day 16}

I'm Thankful {Day 16}
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
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November 16th: I'm thankful for good health. This is something I feel that many people take for granted. 

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There are so many different illnesses and cancers in this world now and you never know when something could come up and change your world in an instant.

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Leah
Tuesday, November 15, 2011

I'm Thankful {Day 15}

I'm Thankful {Day 15}
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
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November 15th: I'm thankful for my car. I know it's a material object, but I recently got a "new to me" ride and I am so thankful that I am able to get where I need to be on my own.There is nothing like a sense of security when driving, especially with a 4 month old little girl and Minnesota winter on the horizon. I can get to work or the bus or Target or the grocery store on my own time. I'm very proud. I call it my Mom car. It is a 2007 Dodge Caliber.

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These are not pictures of my car specifically, but mine is silver and the below interior picture is the exact same. I love that it is a hatchback, too!

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Yay for "new to me" things!

Leah
Monday, November 14, 2011

I'm Thankful {Days 13 & 14}

I'm Thankful {Days 13 & 14}
Monday, November 14, 2011
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November 13th: I'm thankful for our house. We do not own it, we rent. Someday we hope to own a house somewhere, but we will see. I am just thankful we have a roof over our heads that we can call our "own," especially in Minnesota with winter coming up. I am also thankful that it's in a great location, close to our jobs and other amenities.

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November 14th: I'm thankful for our neighbors. We really lucked out and have some great neighbors. They have great kids and love dogs as much as we do and are tolerable of our 4 pups. I also know that if we were ever in a pinch we could go to them with anything. This is my sisters and me with them at an event at the MOA.

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What are you thankful for?

Leah
Saturday, November 12, 2011

I'm Thankful {Day 12}

I'm Thankful {Day 12}
Saturday, November 12, 2011
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November 12th: I'm thankful for being an American.

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Honor Our Military

Let’s honor our military,
The men and women who serve,
Whose dedication to our country
Does not falter, halt or swerve.


Let’s respect them for their courage;
They’re ready to do what’s right
To keep America safe,
So we can sleep better at night.


Let’s support and defend our soldiers,
Whose hardships are brutal and cruel,
Whose discipline we can’t imagine,
Who follow each order and rule.


Here’s to those who choose to be warriors
And their helpers good and true;
They’re fighting for American values;
They’re fighting for me and you.


By Joanna Fuchs
Thank you Veterans.
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This was most appropriate for yesterday (Friday, 11/11 a/k/a Veteran's Day), but I had to dedicate the 11th to my Husband.
Leah
Friday, November 11, 2011

I'm Thankful {Day 11}

I'm Thankful {Day 11}
Friday, November 11, 2011
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November 11th: I'm thankful for 5 years of wedded bliss. 5 years ago today I married my best friend and it has been quite the ride. We have survived: job changes (including a few times of unemployment), several moves (1 being out of state and back), family drama, growing our furry family from 2 dogs to 4, the unique birth of our little girl, and now the journey of parenthood. I couldn't imagine surviving this life with anyone else. Love you Babydoll!

Us on our wedding Day: 11/11/2006

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Us now: 10/31/2011

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I love our little family!

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Leah
Thursday, November 10, 2011

I'm Thankful {Day 10}

I'm Thankful {Day 10}
Thursday, November 10, 2011
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November 10th: I'm thankful for blogging, the blogs I follow and the great people I feel like I have come to know through the blogs. It is such a great outlet for me to not only write, but also read. As a new Mom, I love reading other mommy blogs. It is also a great way to memorialize different events in my life and also Hailey's life. I love looking back at past blogs and to see where we have come from and to know that many years down the road I can continue to do just that.

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Wednesday, November 9, 2011

I'm Thankful {Days 8 & 9}

I'm Thankful {Days 8 & 9}
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
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November 8th: I'm thankful for my in-laws. I am fortunate to have such a great Mother in law and extended family on my Husband's side. Right now Kim watches Hailey for us almost everyday while she is laid off and I am grateful to her for that. Hailey is a lucky little girl to not only have one grandma, but two that love her so much.

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{Me, BIL Andy, Green Grandma (Hailey's Great Green Grandma), Wayne, MIL Kim, Boyfriend Paul}

November 9th: I'm thankful for my girlfriends. I have a core group that I call my closest. I blog about them sometimes and a few of them have blogs as well. I'm thankful that many of them I have known for most of my life and now that we have grown older, gotten married and are starting families, we have continued our friendships through that. You know who you are! Love you all!

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Leah
Monday, November 7, 2011

I'm Thankful {Days 5-7}

I'm Thankful {Days 5-7}
Monday, November 7, 2011
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November 5th: I'm thankful for my Mom. She is my best friend and I tell her everything! I couldn't have asked for a more supportive and loving Mother in my life.

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November 6th: I'm thankful for my Dad. We've had our rough times, but he loves Hailey so much and as her only Grandpa in her life it is important to me to have him involved as much as possible. She always gives him big smiles and I know they will be best buds. He is always there to help us with anything to do with our house, which I am also grateful for.

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November 7th: I'm thankful for my siblings. My brother is too smart for his own good and has the biggest heart ever.

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My sister, Amie, is so good with Hailey. We've asked her to be Hailey's Godmother and my sister Kate is the most energetic, fun loving kid ever.

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I see a little bit of myself in each of them and love them each dearly.

Leah
Friday, November 4, 2011

I'm Thankful {Days 1-4}

I'm Thankful {Days 1-4}
Friday, November 4, 2011
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I've been MIA for awhile in regards to posting, but I have seen this on a few of my friends blogs, etc. So I decided to participate...

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November 1st: I am thankful for my babygirl...she is healthy and happy and makes everyday of my life worth living.

[How can that face not make you happy?]

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November 2nd: I am thankful for my Husband...he is my partner in life and love, the best Daddy a kid and wife could ask for and is so supportive of me and loves me unconditionally.

[This picture makes my heart melt.]

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November 3rd: I am thankful for my puppies...they are so excited to see me all the time, no matter what. And even though they are a handful sometimes, I wouldn't trade any of them for anything. I'm also thankful that they have been so good with Hailey, especially Tony. He loves her so much.

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November 4th: I am thankful for my boss and job...she is just the greatest to work for and in this economy you can't get much better than that. I love what I do and am thankful that it provides me with an income to help provide for my family.

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Leah
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