thankful thursdays {12}

{props to michy for lending her feet for the picture}

It feels like it's been forever since the last time I posted
one of these little lists of thanks.
oh, how this project has blessed me!

what i've been thankful for this week:

the beautiful blanket of snow on the mountains
safe winter driving (so far)
getting absolutely nothing accomplished over the long weekend
a beautiful thanksgiving day with my family & friends
making time for creativity
pumpkin pie & sweet potatoes
an incredible win for my UTES! KiYi!
reconnecting with an old friend
a long talk on the phone with the chelster
opening my capstone placement and screaming with excitement
my electric blanket... SO cozy
mint M&M's
the sound of bing crosby at christmas time
boots, scarves & gloves
warm drinks on frigid mornings
12 days until this semester is done-zo!
wednesday lunch break: costo-co madness with coworkers
snail mail (always brightens my day!)
learning to swallow my pride (ouch!)
finally getting around to my laundry
taking care of sweet babies in the nursery
trying a new italian dish: panzanella (delish)
my lovely little sister

"When somebody is aware of [God's] love, the same love that the Father has for Jesus, that person is just spontaneously grateful. Cries of thankfulness become the dominant characteristic of the interior life, and the by-product of gratitude is joy. We're not joyful and then become grateful; we're grateful and that makes us joyful."
- Brennan Manning

- Feel free to join in, blogging friends! Make sure to comment or link back here so I can read your lovely little lists of thanks! -