Another year, another marker. Tomorrow is my birthday. Katie practiced singing “happy birthday” to me this morning – too fun! A friend of mine made a list of 30 things he was thankful for in celebration of his 30th bday. Great idea KDS! I’m blatantly stealing it but need to add a few more!
- JP – partner in so many ways. He makes me laugh, keeps me honest, loves me beyond what I deserve, and celebrates who I am.
- K2 – pure joy! I love to hear her gut-giggle. It makes me smile to hear her call for me. She is a generous soul that helps me celebrate the moment.
- My mom – what an amazing woman. She will always be my “model for moms.”
- Scotty – my big brother in all the best ways. He left me a message recently about being reminded of our childhood. He is absolutely the best big brother.
- Thursday nights at El Campesino.
- A great run on a beautiful day – yeah, that doesn’t happen in Cleveland during these months…
- Pioneer – a church that is truly a community of faith.
- friends – who know my past and love me into the future.
- A 44 year friendship – really! Thanks Deb!
- A pilgrimage to Israel/Palestine last year that opened my mind and soul.
- Travel – Japan, Mexico, Hungary, Denmark, Germany, Brazil, Honduras, Israel/Palestine – I see the world with new eyes because of these experiences
- each new day
- my dad – still miss him, still shaped by his parenting, always grateful for his presence in my life.
- snow – seriously! I love it. Yeah, it gets a bit weary about March but the chance to sled with K2, be held in the quiet – bliss!
- this one has to follow – the ability to head to warmer climes when March hits!
- books
- West Wing on DVD
- the Sunday NY Times
- Netflix
- Montreat – If you’d asked me 18 years ago if I would have said this the very clear answer would have been no. Ah, how times change!
- The Solon community pool during the summer.
- Fa la la Lattes at Caribou – and that they only have them for a month!
- blank books and nice pens
- my study – my space away from the two extroverts I live with.
- hugs
- JP’s amazing meals. I’m a lucky wife!
- Disneyland
- Great Lakes Christmas Ale
- a short commute!
- In-n-Out Burgers
- walking with folks through the challenges of life
- hearing k2 talk on the phone with her friends. What a hoot!
- our back deck in the summer – no humidity!
- the many ways I can stay connected with friends
- 1.20.09 – what a marker
- candles
- road trips – and the bottom row of candy at the gas station
- going to the movies with k2
- making plans for our 20th anniversay trip to NYC
- Virginia Creek and the Sierras
- Yosemite
- steel cut oats in the crock pot
- Disneyland – the real Disney!
- a day at the beach, feet in the sand, book in hand, and a cold drink!
- yellow tulips
- the gift of each new day!
What a great list – I shall remember this come my next natal anniversary – will have to add 9 more to the list. Enjoy your new year ahead – and have a great birthday.
Great list! We have a lot of similar thankfulness.
Have a great birthday!
What a great idea. Good thing I am only turning 20 in 2k9
blatently stole the idea from kenneth slifer… love your math.
I fell in love with the gingerbread lattes at Caribou a few years ago, and was so sad when I realized they were seasonal, I almost cried. HOWEVER, if you are very nice to your Caribou baristas, they can order extra bottles of the syrup and make it for you year round. I’ve been drinking the gingerbread lattes for 2 years straight!
thanks for the head’s up karen… i’m very glad egg nogg is only available for a month!
love it….
I love the bottom rack of candy, too!
Also, I think I need the steel oats in a crock pot recipe…that sounds dreamy
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