Counting my Blessings

I was going to put this post together last week but just didn't have time!  I was hosting Thanksgiving Dinner and had lots to cook and clean, in addition to work.  

We had a FEAST! ESM took pictures of the Turkey and as soon as she shares with me, I'll share with you.

I have so many things to be thankful for:

• I have a home that is warm and cozy to come home to everyday.
• I have a job that takes me out of my home everyday.
• I have a wonderful son who is amazing and shows such love and attention to his grandfather.
• I have a wonderful set of parents who will do anything in the world for me and who I would do anything in the world for them.
• I have a wonderful farm where Jakes has learned so much more than therapeutic riding!  Jill is an amazing person who does wonderful things through her faith and hard work.
• I have a wonderful group of friends who listen when I cry and worry.  
• I have a cute and cuddly dog who brings me such comfort and joy.
• I have wonderful co-wokers.  They make the days go by so quickly, with laughter and mostly joy.

These are just the tip of the iceberg of blessings in my life.  I have been taking the time recently to remember my blessings and give thanks for them.

I hope you have all had a wonderful, family filled, turkey filled Thanksgiving holiday.

Hi there.

Hi there.  Yes, I'm still here. Sorry for deserting you.  Nothing serious going on, just everything seemed to pile up at once.  Here's a quick run down of things going on:

I have a 20 pound turkey drinking in my fridge for Thursday.  Unfortunately, he's only drinking, not getting drunk.  But he will still taste mighty fine on Thursday!  I have a plan of attack for getting everything done, along with working all day on Wednesday.

Dad and ESM are coming for dinner.  Jakes wants me to pick him up on Thursday morning.  UGH.  That should be interesting, taking about 2 hours out of my day to run to his house.  But I will make it work!

Dad is having the last treatment of this cycle today.  He goes back on Thursday to get his pump removed.   They will also be setting up a scan to see how effective the treatment has been.  I am anxious to know but scared at the same time.  Of course I will be there with them to interpret what is being said for them.

My laptop for work DIED last week.  It was my BABY!  I've had it since 2006.  Its had two hard drives replaced and they finally decided it wasn't worth replacing this hard drive.  It needed a new battery and the hinges were coming apart. So, they ordered me a desktop.  Its got Windows 7 and Office 2013.  I'm having lots of trouble figuring out where everything is!  I am fortunate that the IT department allowed me to be an "Administrator" on this computer.  Most of the computers are locked so people can't download stupid stuff on them.  IT said they trust me.  Personally, I think its because I do troubleshooting in my office for them.  I save them some work.  Whatever, I don't need approval for everything I download, like new versions of Adobe readers that my grant sites require.

Now that I have a computer back, I'm hoping to get back to Blogging!  I've missed you guys!

AZ and I went on a date!  We went to see a double feature of the Hunger Games movies.  We saw the first one and the NEW one!  I loved the new one!  I am trying to take Jakes into going with  me over the Thanksgiving holiday to see it again.  We'll see!


I know that I have a lot to be thankful for this year. There are some days that its hard to remember those things, those days when all the bad stuff walks up in front of you and slaps you in the face.  On Thursday, I will take a few minutes to count my blessings.  I have a lot to be thankful for.


I hope you have wonderful things to be thankful for as well.  Happy Thanksgiving.

Holiday Concert

I have the best Daddy around!

He videoed this with his phone.

Its just a snipit of the concert.

Enjoy!

Unfortunately, you can't see me because I'm behind the mic.

But I am there!  It was a wonderful concert both nights.

I am going to miss gathering and singing with this wonderful group of people while we are on break.  But we will get back together at the end of January!

Sunday Check In On Monday

I love three day weekends!  When there is a Monday Holiday, we get to leave work at 2:00 pm on Fridays.  Lovely little perk! 

Its been a beautiful weekend, weather-wise and just in general.  Jakes and I went to the local Tack Shop to get him riding boots and a helmet.  OUCH.  Talk about expensive.  But, the good news is that they will last a while. 

On Saturday, Jakes cooperated in getting his reading completed and we went to the movies together.  We saw Dolphin Tales and Jakes LOVED it.  It was a movie right up his alley.  Winter is a lovely and brave dolphin and the kids who helped her are amazing examples of being able to share their love with Winter.

On Sunday, Jakes and I got caught up with housework and we had what will probably be our final cookout of the season with the Compound.  Everyone made something and we all shared in good food and good company.  I'd like to think we'll have good weather for more cookouts before next spring but you never know with fall and winter weather.

Tomorrow its back to work and I'm supposed to meet JF at the courthouse to sign away my baby.  Wish me strength for that.