Tuesday, December 04, 2012

I Choose Joy! Counting 1,000 Gifts (16-50)

16. Tacky glue

17. Gemma snores as she is in a cozy ball on her bed this cold winter day.

18. Homemade powdered sugar.

19. My husbands sense of humor.

20. My sister Molly's visit.

21. The smell of pork roast cooking in the crock pot.

22. Jonah's eagerness to "bunk: in with his brothers on the floor to make room for his cousins.

23. Light weight, wind stopping, breathable running jacket.

24. Gluten free, corn free, egg free, and  dairy free puppy chow!

25. Fruit smoothies for breaky.

26. Fog that just touches the roof of the car as we drive under it.

27. A great uncle that was always positive about everything and everyone. He was such a good role model for humility.

28. An amazing relationship with my sisters and their families.

29. Cousins that love to play legos!

30. Breathtaking orange moon to fill the night sky.

31. Popcorn with lots of butter and salt!

32. Stickers!

33. Our young Jacobs belly laughs!

34. When we have a sick kiddo that he gets the vomit in the pale.

35. Rainy days to water the plants in before the cold winter sets in.

36. Couches in the kitchen.

37. Recordings of the Christmas program from church so we can listen and enjoy it again the next day at home.

38. Christmas music on the radio.

39. Husbands help with sick kids.

40. Fevers that are down.

41. Hearing my moms smile over the phone.

42. Being able to connect with Aussie friends through facebook. I miss them and am happy to see photos and keep up with what they are doing.

43. Being able to stay home with the kids full time.

44.Twinkling Christmas lights throughout the house.

45. Daily advent projects in an attempt to prepare our hearts for a Savior.

46. 3 eager boys to help with any task you give them.

47. Smiles so big they show dimples.

48. Construction equipment across the street for the boys to watch.

49. Our oldest singing the 10 commandments.

50. Text messaging.





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