I thought I would share some things I am thankful for:

• My relationship with Christ
• My husband – he loves me for who I am and puts up with me
• My family – they are always there for me
• My job(s) – a source of income and enjoyment (for the most part)
• My house – a place to call home
• My health – I am healthy and I hope I never take that for granted
• My Grandma – she has taught me so much but really taught me to love Jesus
• My friends – it’s always fun to get together with friends
• My hairdresser -I am thankful that I can afford to have my hair colored and cut
• Foodnetwork – fun to watch and a great way to get new recipe ideas
• Facebook – a great way to stay connected to friends and family
• My cats – especially when they curl up on my lap

I hope you have a great Thanksgiving!

Recently I have:

1. Read the following parenting books:

I like to read parenting books for work and secretly hope that it will help me when I become a parent. These books had some great information. Very useful and quick reads.

2. Learned how to make Starbuck’s Caramel Apple Spice Drink

I searched on Google for the recipe and found that it was pretty easy (all you need is: apple cider, cinnamon syrup, whip cream and caramel sauce). I did end up going to Starbucks to buy their cinnamon syrup but it was so worth it!

3. Updated my Amazon Wish List. It mostly includes books and kitchen things. I need a life!

4. Ordered Christmas cards.

5. Thought about when I should put up my Christmas decorations and start listening to Christmas music. It snowed on Saturday and I was really tempted to listen to Christmas music but I decided I am going to wait until after Thanksgiving. AFTER Thanksgiving people. AFTER!

6. Thought about what to buy everyone for Christmas and wondered what it would be like if we could spend all our money on stuff for us and the house? I even started a wish list for that (hand written). How bad is that?

7. Celebrated my sister’s 20th birthday. That made me feel old.

8. Learned my Grandmother is not doing very well and they have decided to only give her pain medications and sleeping pills to keep her comfortable. She is still able to get up and go to the bathroom and eat at the table but she is getting weaker and weaker. It is getting harder for my parents and sister to care for her. The future is scary and unknown for her (will she have a stroke? will so go peacefully in her sleep? how much longer will she be in pain?) but God is in control.

After talking to the construction workers and our HOA, we learned that they are putting in a secondary water line (irrigation water). The HOA apologized for not thinking to call us. I am just glad I know what’s going on.

They should be done by Wednesday.

I came home from work today and found this in my front yard:

Seriously HOA? No other town home on my street had construction happening in their front yard. Why didn’t you (HOA) let us know this was going to happen in our yard? It’s not like we pay you monthly or anything.

I just called and left them a message. I am very interested to hear what’s going on AND how long this will take since we aren’t going to have nice weather for very much longer.