Things I'm Thankful for Pictorally

My AWESOME job

Crockpot Soups 

My Super cool roommates 

 That warm and toasty feeling you get when you drink hot chocolate while it's snowing outside.  Oh yeah.  That hits the spot.

Missionaries!  And the snail mail system of paper and envelopes!

Peach candles

Need I say more?  This stuff is GOLD. 

 My number one missionary :] and the letters he writes back to me!

ALL of these kiddos:

 

They light up my life!

And I just LOVE this picture.

Flowers.  So pretty.  And just nature in general.  I feel like all of the many wonderful creations on this Earth just prove that there is a God and He can do marvelous things.  I mean, have you SEEN the mountains???  And sunsets??  They're absolutely gorgeous!  And I know, it's because of science and reactions and stuff.  But who do you think made it all so that it would work out so beautifully?  I know it was Christ and Heavenly Father.  I don't know if they made the rules or if they knew the rules and then used those rules to create the beautiful world which we live on, but I do know that either way, it's because of them.  Just some food for thought.

What things are you thankful for?? 

November: A Great Month to Be Born

And now, the beginning of thankful posts.  In order to avoid blowing up my blog, I shall post once per week.  We're going to start a thankful tree in our apartment, so hopefully I'll get some pictures (my picture-taking device shattered into almost a million pieces, so these posts might actually be a little bare ... )

Day 1: (Friday, I woke up at 6:00am)
I am thankful for doctors and the fact that they are willing to go through a million years of medical school to help other people and keep us all healthy.  Plus, they deal with gross stuff like blood and I'm pretty sure I could never in a bajillion light years do that.

Day 2: (Saturday, I attended two recitals)
I am thankful for the ability to hear and enjoy music made by others and that I have such talented friends who are willing and brave enough to share their talents with others.  Nathan and Lyz, you guys both did a fantastic job! (And Camille- great accompanying!)

Day 3: (Sunday, fast Sunday which despite the name, actually goes by really slow)
I am thankful for Christ and the faith which I have in him.  He has done so much for me already and I will never be able to repay Him.  And the most amazing part is that He will continue to do things for me and help me despite my inability to repay Him.

Of Birthdays and Thanksgiving

Day 21: I am thankful for being born and for great friends who are glad I was born and for surprise trips to the aquarium and Bombay House. Pics to follow later ...

Day 22: I am thankful for all that I have and the many blessings which I have received from the Lord.  We received a challenge on Monday night during FHE to list our blessings ... so here goes ...

1. A family that I can talk to whenever I want
2. The opportunity to gain an education in an LDS environment
3. The gospel
4. Roommates who aren't crazies
5. A job where my hard work is appreciated and noticed
6. Being an RA so I don't have to pay over $300 in rent
7. Having two jobs
8. Being able to play piano
9. Great counselors and a wonderful secretary- seriously, they make my job so much easier
10. An awesome bishopric
11. Home teachers and visiting teachers who actually fulfill their calling
12. My many friends from work who make it fun 
13. My friend, Lyz, who drives me all over the place and plans great birthday celebrations.
14. The prophet and the apostles
15. The atonement
16. A mommy who loves me enough to send me an electric blanket
17. An apartment that's standing
18. Sunshine and warm weather
19. The ability to read and write
20. Followers on my blog!! (That's you)
21. Health
22. On-site laundry without quarters
23. Eyes, ears, mouth, and nose that function properly
24. Freedom ...
25. ... and those who fight daily so I can keep it
26. Christmas music
27. Technological innovations that allow me to do the things I like whenever I want
28. Christ and the love he has for me
29. Great coworkers
30. Prayers and the answers I receive to them

And so many more ... but I'm sure you don't want to read the whole list because it's really, really, really, REALLY long.

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.  May you eat lots of turkey and not feel like a whale when it's over.