The Habit of Thankfulness: A Few of My Favorite Things

 Apr 21st- A few of my favorite things...

~Japanese spurge waking up from a long winter's nap

~Weeping cherry blossoms bringing smiles in spite of their downcast moniker

~Lilac blossoms waiting in the wings for their cue on Spring's stage

The Habit of Thankfulness: A Few of My Favorite Things

 Feb 15th- A few of my favorite things...

~A pretty package that fluttered its way from afar to the mailbox

~Finding there are four envelopes inside for four girlies

~The smiles that come from someone letting you know you are thinking of them

The Habit of Thankfulness: A Few of My Favorite Things

 Dec 10th- A few of my favorite things...

~A dinner and dessert at a special young lady's request

~A gift that brings the smiles that she freely gives out to others

~Celebrating the 11th anniversary of her Adoption Day...the day that made an her official part of our home

The Habit of Thankfulness: A Few of My Favorite Things

Jan 21st- A few of my favorite things...

~A cookbook full of fun reasons to break out the cast iron pans...like I really need any encouraging

~A cookbook full of happy little recipes, memories, and smiles

~A magazine full of recipes and fun ideas of things to see and make

The Habit of Thankfulness: A Few of My Favorite Things

May 10th- A few of my favorite things...
~10 candles for turning 10 on the 10th...(and decorating your own cake)
~Sisters who collaborate to make a gift
~Parents and grandparents who collaborate on a bike fit for summer adventures and smiles

  

The Habit of Thankfulness: A Few of My Favorite Things

Nov 15th- A few of my favorite things... ~The joy and smiles colorful donuts with sprinkles bring to little girlies ~The joy and surprise of someone ahead of me paying for my morning coffee...thank you! ~The joy and wonderment a lawn full of colorful lights brings on a dark November evening

The Habit of Thankfulness: A Few of My Favorite Things

Mar 12th- A few of my favorite things...
~The power of magical dresses...
~That when brought to life with Irish music...
~Bring smiles and brighten days

The Habit of Thankfulness: A Few of My Favorite Things

Jan 27th- A few of my favorite things...
~Working with creative minds, both young and old...
~Who can take paper, markers and stickers...
~And turn it into a boxful of smiles

The Habit of Thankfulness: A Few of My Favorite Things

Dec 19th- A few of my favorite things...
~A dancer's feet as she waits backstage
~Peeking to see your sister's dance
~Sisters who enjoy bringing joy together...a synergy of smiles of sorts

The Habit of Thankfulness: A Few of My Favorite Things

Nov 20th- A few of my favorite things...
~A fall bouquet that will nicely blend into the next holiday season
~A thankful box full of snowflakes ("...because we really love the snow!")
~Finding merchants that love to give the gift of smiles--no entry to the store required <3