Giving Thanks

With Thanksgiving less then 2 weeks a way and the end of the year less then 2 months away, I have been thinking about this past year a lot lately. To be honest, 2009 has not been the best year I've had. In fact, it's been one of the toughest years I've had in a long time. I'm ready to say good-bye to 2009 and hello to 2010, because I know next year is going to be much much better! As easy it would be for me to just move on, I know I should spend sometime reflecting on this past year, as I'm sure there are many life lessons I was suppose to learn. But I'm not quit ready to say good-bye to 2009 just yet. I am determined to end this year on a positive note. So, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, I have decided to make a list of 100 things in my life I am thankful for and post them here between now and Thanksgiving day. This time of year, I think it is important to remember what is important to us, that we are blessed and that we should give thanks for everything in our lives. I hope my list encourages you to think about the things in your life you are thankful for and give thanks for them.

100 thing that I am Thankful for...

1 - Scott, my best friend

2 - My Mom's unconditional love and support

3 - Having the greatest girl friends who are always there for me when I need to talk, laugh or cry

4 - My faith

5 - Snow Days (especially the ones that come in October)

6 - My Father's love and understanding

7 - My close relationship with my Grandma

8 - Movies that I have seen over and over again, but still love to watch

9 - Coffee!

10 - My loving family

11 - Facebook (I love how it's brought me closer to my family and old/new friends)

12 - My passion for architecture

13 - New shoes (sometimes a girl just needs new shoes!)

14 - Being able to eat (and enjoy) cinnamon rolls with Scott on Sunday mornings

15 - Watching the snow fall outside my window

16 - My cat Joey

17 - Finding a new band that I just can't get enough of

18 - Being spontaneous

18 - Having the ability to still be spontaneous with Scott

19 - Candles

20 - Red Wine

21 - Books that I just can't put down

22 - My education

23 - Date nights in with Scott that result in Chinese food, wine and a movie

24 - Being broke..for now (yes, I really do mean that...I think it will give us a strong foundation to build our lives on)

25 - Creating long lasting relationships with new friends

26 - My memories of growing up in Iowa

27 - My "Niece" and "Nephews": Kate, Hunter, Alex, Aaron, Jordan and Jackson

28 - My future

29 - My Future-In-Laws (yes, I really do mean that!)

30 - Never giving up on my dream that I would someday marry my best friend and soul mate because in my heart they are the same person

31 - Living in Colorado

32 - The opportunity to travel to the places I have been

33 - Daydreams

34 - Hoodies and beanies

35 - Flip Flops (and even more so, being able to wear flip flops in November!)

Love,

Heather