30 days of thankful

Just catching up on a few days…

Captivation…

I’m watching the rain, waiting for the hail to come.

Mummy, it’s stopped raining, but it’s still cloudy and sunny there must be a rainbow

Backwards crawling…

Getting into lots of stuff now!

A clear desk

Even though it doesn’t stay that way for long

Family close by

After a few years away it’s so nice to have everyone nearby

150 cards

It’s fun to make up card kits, I think I may be addicted… thanks to Gretchen. Check out her awesome class here

The Get it Done Guy

Loved this @getitdoneguy ep. I totally identify with this! getitdone.quickanddirtytips.com/how-to-be-a-su…

— Melissa Shanhun (@mshanhun) November 21, 2012

@mshanhun alas, this episode is also quite personal. I've made every mistake in it!

— getitdoneguy (@GetItDoneGuy) November 21, 2012

You

Everyone who reads and encourages me in what I’m doing. You do make a difference

I’m posting a quick thankful thought each night as part of Cathy Zielske’s 30 days of thankful project

Thankful for Routine

So gorgeous seeing Emily put her toys to sleep with a song and a prayer.

I’m posting a quick thankful thought each night as part of Cathy Zielske’s 30 days of thankful project

Thankful for spring

A spring hailstorm to remind me we aren’t quite in summer yet!

I’m posting a quick thankful thought each night as part of Cathy Zielske’s 30 days of thankful project

Thankful for laughter

There's laughter in our home every day, and I pray that continues. I am so glad Emily and Edward love to laugh almost as much as Mummy does.

Thankful for Projects

I am loving this series, and over the past few years have found great joy in becomine part of a bigger community celebrating life together.

In the past couple of years Facebook Lovebook, One Little Word, Yesterday and Today, Week in the Life, Take 12 and various other projects that get me thinking and documenting our lives. It gives me a change to look on the bright side when things get overwhelming… like yesterday!

I didn’t manage to Take 12 photos this month, but I got several pics in there!

Here’s my Take 12 images so far this year…

Created with Admarket's flickrSLiDR.

I’m posting a quick thankful thought each night as part of Cathy Zielske’s 30 days of thankful project

Thankful for Air Con

A 35 degree day, with toddler with a cold and baby ready for a sleep, is not a good time for the car air conditioning to stop working. Is there ever a good time? BUT I’m so thankful we have air-con and I know it’s our car battery on the way out that is causing the issue.

Maybe tomorrow’s thankful will be for the RAC!

I’m posting a quick thankful thought each night as part of Cathy Zielske’s 30 days of thankful project

Thankful for Shade

I love being able to sit out and enjoy the sun and the lovely breeze. With our fair skin though, shade is a must have. Thanks Phill for making this happen :)

Thankful for family recipes

I'm thankful to be able to cook same pumpkin scones that I enjoyed as a child.
Seems like Edward likes them too! (I wasn't planning to start him on them this early, but he has long arms and a firm grip!)

Thankful for money

Today I made a few purchases for an upcoming event and it struck me that I am truly blessed to be able to get the supplies I needed without worrying about where the money will come from to pay for them.
Blessed to be a blessing.

Thankful for fun

Fun can be simple, like hiding under the covers, to surprise Daddy as he arrives home, reading a book and learning more about our world. Being present to notice the little moments of fun rather than waiting for the big events is part of what keeps me joyful each day.

I’m posting a quick thankful thought each night as part of Cathy Zielske’s 30 days of thankful project

Summer: 30 days of Thankful

So it’s not really summer, but the cricket is on, it’s hot enough to turn on the air-con and it smells like summer. I love it!

I’m posting a quick thankful thought each night as part of Cathy Zielske’s 30 days of thankful project

Thankful for Photos

I love remembering the fun we’ve had together, and came across some shots of us trying out the webcam back in March 2010.

I’m thankful that with digital photography we have a chance to grab snapshots of everyday life, without breaking the bank.

If you love reminiscing, try Memolane

I’m posting a quick thankful thought each night as part of Cathy Zielske’s 30 days of thankful project

30 Days of Thankful

I'm thankful that my body is healthy and I'm able to get back into exercise

I’m posting a quick thankful thought each night as part of Cathy Zielske’s 30 days of thankful project

30 Days of Thankful

Thankful for babysitters who make a night out relaxing

I’m posting a quick thankful thought each night as part of Cathy Zielske’s 30 days of thankful project

Thankful for you: 30 day of Thankful

I’m thankful to my customers, who help my business grow and share their scrapbooking with me. I am so blessed to share what I have learnt with you.

Oh and it’s fun shopping for goodies to send out to all my new members.

I’m posting a quick thankful thought each night as part of Cathy Zielske’s 30 days of thankful project

Technology: 30 Day of Thankful

I’ve always loved gadgets and technology. I love that I can use technology to communicate with family and friends all over – it enriches my life daily (and saves me time finding my keys, washing, vacuuming and doing the dishes!)

Let’s use technology for good today.

I’m posting a quick thankful thought each night as part of Cathy Zielske’s 30 days of thankful project

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You need to check out all their cool designs – you can pop your own family photo right in there!

Here’s a little eye candy! Love the doggy one! Pity we don’t have a pet!

 

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Thankful for my Heritage: 30 days of Thankful

Some of you may see what follows as cliche, but I can tell you every day I am living a full, wonderful life thanks to all those people who made our family, country and world what it is today.

I’m so thankful for the hard work of everyone who has gone ahead of me.

You’ve shown me:

• I am blessed to be a blessing to others
• to find friends you must first show yourself to be a friend
• children are a blessing from the Lord
• giving is an essential part of everyday life
• faith will get you through hard times
• how to prepare for a blessing
• that art is a valuable and precious part of life
• how to look after what you have
• technology is a tool
• joy is a choice
• love is a choice
• how to sew
• how to listen

I pray that I can continue to make our heritage rich for the generations ahead.

I’m posting a quick thankful thought each night as part of Cathy Zielske’s 30 days of thankful project

Thankful for Sunshine

In a time when many are struggling with storms, I’m thankful for the sun today.

I’m posting a quick thankful thought each night as part of Cathy Zielske’s 30 days of thankful project

Our Home: 30 Days of Thankful

I’m so thankful for the lovely space we have for Emily (and Edward) to run and play – even though is was rainy most of the day – we still managed a picnic.

I’m posting a quick thankful thought each night as part of Cathy Zielske’s 30 days of thankful project

Thankful for Phill: 30 Days of Thankful

Sitting at my new study desk with my new shelves behind me, hearing the coffee maker running, reminds me of how much Phill does for me every single day. I love you!

I’m posting a quick thankful thought each night as part of Cathy Zielske’s 30 days of thankful project

Thankful for friends

It’s lovely to meet new faces. Today we enjoyed the blustery afternoon celebrating our little friend’s third birthday.

I love that we have made so many friends here in and have to opportunity to make some new ones today.

I’m posting a quick thankful thought each night as part of Cathy Zielske’s 30 days of thankful project

30 Days of Thankful: MOPS

Mothers of Preschoolers started this year at Whitford Church. It's a chance for mums with little ones at home to get a hot drink, meet with other mums and have a little time out while the little ones are cared for.

I enjoy the learning each fortnight from meal planning, to photography, finding joy to breast cancer awareness.

I'm thankful to have input from our mentor mums and the fellowship with other mums with little ones at home.

Plus we make fun stuff too!

I’m posting a quick thankful thought each night as part of Cathy Zielske’s 30 days of thankful project

Thirty Days of Thankful: Day 1

 

Photo by Julian Masters

I'm thankful for a happy baby who laughs and loves life. Edward helps us recapture the joy of everyday.

I’m posting a quick thankful thought each night as part of Cathy Zielske’s 30 days of thankful project