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1. I'm thankful for too many cooks in the kitchen.
2. I'm thankful for pretty tables.
3. I'm thankful for a room filled to the bursting with my loved ones.
4. I'm thankful for good food.
5. I'm thankful for free days!
6. I'm thankful for my most amazing husband.
7. I'm thankful for five awesome children.
8. I'm thankful for my new ipod Touch.
9. I'm thankful for games and movies.
10. I'm thankful for Thanksgiving.

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1. I'm thankful for the conversation I overheard this morning between Slade and my dad. It was so cute.
2. I'm thankful that my kids get to have a lazy day at Grandma's.
3. I'm thankful that technology usually works.
4. I'm thankful for getting to go to Target all by myself.

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1. I'm thankful for nice and helpful neighbors.
2. I'm thankful for being able to go to Colorado for Thanksgiving.
3. I'm thankful for clear roads through Wyoming.
4. I'm thankful for a safe arrival.

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1. I'm thankful that Dave can come home for lunch. Today he came home while I took Emma and Sawyer to the dentist. Emma had three teeth pulled. The dentist told me it was really good that she got them done because the teeth were nearly fused to the bone. Sawyer went back to the dentist to have cavities filled on the other side of his mouth. He absolutely freaked out and wouldn't let them do them work. Instead, the dentist said to have him take an antibiotic for the infection that seems to be developing where the first cavities were filled (Sawyer is still complaining about his cheek hurting several days later).
2. I'm thankful that I didn't have to go anywhere else today. I needed to be home while our new water softener and tank-less water heater were being installed. Ten hours later, the installers left without installing anything.
3. I'm thankful that we are so exceptional. The dentist told me that both Emma's teeth and Sawyer's infection are very rare. And our water system was exceptionally difficult to install. I mean if we were just normal where would all the fun be?!
4. I'm thankful that I got a closet cleaned out and three boxes of cookbooks from my mom sorted. Organizing and decluttering always makes me happy.

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1. I'm thankful for being the Primary Chorister. I have had this calling for 8 out of the last 12 years I think. Either I am good at it or I'm not learning what I'm supposed to be. Either way, it is fun to be in there.
2. I'm thankful for being able to go up to Salt Lake for Josh's priesthood ordination. We missed the actual ordination by just a few minutes and only got to stay at Keri's for about an hour. Still we were glad for the food and company.
3. I'm thankful for the scriptures. If nothing else, this 8-week challenge has helped me to get back in the habit of reading my scriptures daily.

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1. I'm thankful for children who were motivated to get up this morning and help clean the church without complaint.
2. I'm thankful for our dentist who provided said motivation (movie tickets) for free.
3. I'm thankful for getting to watch Harry Potter 7 this morning. Perhaps I am a bad mother because I took three of my kids. I was conflicted after hearing some of the reports. I left the movie wondering what all the hoopla was about. Nathan kept saying, "When is the scary part?"
4. I'm thankful that Dave got to go the BYU game and that it didn't rain on him. I'm glad he survived the cold.     

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1. I'm thankful for quiet mornings with no demands. Everyone slept in this morning (except Dave who diligently went to work). We don't do school work on Friday, so I let the kids indulge in a bit of screen time while I read Harry Potter.
2. I'm thankful for the opportunity to read books again. I remember so very little in the way of details it is almost like reading it the first time.
3. I'm thankful that Emma got to go to a Girls' Night Out with her homeschool friends tonight to make jewelery.
4. I'm thankful that we have a babysitter that we all adore. The kids ask us to go out on dates so Sarah can babysit.
5. I'm thankful that I got to go on yet another date with Dave tonight. We went again to the theater but this time we saw a wonderful, funny, entertaining, delightful show. In contrast to Tuesday's show, we didn't think about walking out even once.

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1. I'm thankful that today is over! I did not feel very good today so I hope I can get some sleep and wake up happy tomorrow.

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1. I'm thankful that my two boys made it through their dentist appointments without too much drama.
2. I'm thankful for quiet days.
3. I'm thankful to get a photo session completed.
4. I'm thankful that my blog isn't always this boring!

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1. I'm thankful that the dentist told me I had no cavities.
2. I'm thankful that we have the money to pay for the other 10 fillings and 2 extractions that my children need.
3. I'm thankful I got to go on a date with my husband tonight.
4. I'm thankful for good food and good company when the play we saw was less than stellar.
5. I'm thankful we came home to find everything safe and sound.

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1. I'm so very thankful for the amazing, wonderful, talented, and beautiful daughter that I was blessed with 11 years ago.
2. I'm thankful that Emma had a good birthday complete with breakfast in bed, presents to open, and a surprise party planned by her friends.
3. I'm thankful that Emma has such good friends. Her friend, Eliza, approached me at church on Sunday and asked me if they could kidnap her today. I thought it would just be a couple of friends taking Emma over to Eliza's house for cake or something. I was very surprised when 6 or 7 showed up wearing bandannas. They took her and had a full fledged party with cupcakes, games and presents even.
4. I'm thankful Emma makes such a great impression on others when she is outside our home. I receive compliments often about how wonderful she is. The latest was on Sunday when her Activity Days leader told me with tears in her eyes how much she will miss Emma. She said, "She is always so kind and helpful. She is a self-starter. She helps so much to smooth over the rough spots with other girls."
5. I'm thankful for all the ways Emma blesses our family.

Happy Birthday, Emma!

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1. I'm thankful for beautiful Thanksgiving songs to sing in Primary.
Life is O'erflowing with Beautiful Things
2. I'm thankful for a home that can accommodate our ward choir practices. Its getting a little tight but we still fit.
3. I'm thankful for cozy sweatshirts to wear on chilly days like today.
4. I'm thankful for a brother and sister and their families who come to my house for good food and conversation. I love my family.

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1. I'm thankful for thirty four years of a great life.
2. I'm thankful for a yummy lunch with my sister-in-law
3. I'm thankful for time to get some shopping done for Emma's birthday and Christmas.
4. I'm thankful for Target.
5. I'm thankful for free days and yummy treats to eat.
6. I'm thankful for a quiet night at home watching Mansfield Park.
7. I'm thankful for so many birthday wishes by phone, note, Facebook and email. I felt very loved.

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1. I'm thankful for Netflix. Particularly the "Watch Instantly" feature.
2. I'm thankful for the library.
3. I'm thankful for trips to the grocery store taken all by myself.
4. I'm thankful for my iPod and finally listening to Outlander. It made for a very enjoyable shopping experience.

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In honor of 11/11, I'm sharing 11 blogs that I love to read. I'm very thankful for blogs. Believe me, there are many, many more in my Google Reader. In no particular order, I present you a few of my favorites.

1. One Pretty Thing
2. Sweet Something Designs
3. Life
4. Pastel Photography
5. Becky Higgins
6. Our Best Bites
7. One Charming Party
8. Remodelaholic
9. Tatertots and Jello
10. Make It and Love It
11. Tip Junkie

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1. I'm thankful for my most wonderful husband who sent me encouraging text messages after I told him I felt like a failure.
2. I'm thankful that tomorrow is a day fresh without any mistakes in it. Thanks for teaching me that, Anne Shirley.
3. I'm thankful that my children came with their own personalities which are anything but boring. No, really I am.
4. I'm thankful that I have a furnace because, baby, it's cold outside.
5. I'm thankful for Leftover Night and NCIS episodes on-line.
6. I'm thankful for sisters who call me for decorating advice. Hang in there, sister. Change is a good thing.

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1. I'm thankful that I figured out a way to get Slade to finish his work before noon. At least for one day. We'll see how tomorrow goes.
2. I'm thankful that I'm finding this challenge motivating enough to not indulge in all the sweets around the house. It perplexes me that it is that motivating. I mean, how many times have I tried to cut out sweets before?!
3. I'm thankful that the pictures I've been taking of family and friends make them happy. I feel like I am in a bit of a rut with photography. Need to shoot more but can't make it a business right now. Need a new camera but can't justify the expense since it isn't a business. Need to improve my technique but don't feel its the right time to spend a lot of time on photography. Sigh. Oh well. I guess I will just keep shooting and crossing my fingers that people like the pictures imperfect as they are.
4. I'm thankful for fun ideas and beautiful things on the internet. We will be going to Thanksgiving in CO this year and with my parents' current circumstances might not be having a traditional dinner. I probably won't get to use these great ideas this year but I'll just stash them away in my Inspiration folder for later.

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1. I'm thankful for rainy weather on a day when I didn't have to go anywhere.
2. I'm thankful for how Annie replies in the affirmative to questions by saying 'kay not yes.
Me: Do you want a drink?
Anne: 'Kay
Me: Do you want to get out of your seat?
Anne: 'Kay
It's so cute. She definitely knows how to say no too.
3. I'm thankful for a walk with my husband tonight. The wind was bitingly cold but we got our 30 minutes in.
4. I'm thankful for Dave mopping the floor for me when I didn't even ask him to do it. Love him!

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1. I'm thankful that Anne went back to sleep this morning after waking up at 6:30.
2. I'm thankful that I got to eat some treats today--Lemon Cream Cheese Cupcakes and Pumpkin Roll. Now I feel totally sick though so I think I am ready to go back to no sweets.
3. I'm thankful that we were able to host all of Dave's siblings at our house tonight.
4. I'm thankful that Dave's parents are serving a mission. We missed them tonight but are grateful they have the  opportunity to serve.
5. I'm thankful that my dad will be coming home this week. Finally. It's been just over two months since he was first hospitalized.

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1. I'm thankful that it was a good day for Cougar football.
2. I'm thankful for a walk and a chat in the dark with my friend.
3. I'm thankful for how many photos I managed to get edited today. Lots more to go.
4. I'm thankful for my friend, Internet, and all the great ideas she gives me.