Thankful Thursdays...

Friday lunch at Bread Company with Steff and Owen.

Having people smile at Owen...and him smile back

That Owen has become a conversation starter with people I've never met and may not have ever spoke with in the past.
Owen laughing at me singing Jingle Bells
Taking Owen to see Santa Claus
Friends and fun and laughter at our InterACT Christmas party
Going to my first ugly sweater party and seeing some crazy sweaters
My birthday present from Mom...a relaxation basket full of so many goodies I can't mention them all...but some include my favorite candle from Bath and Body, The Family Man on DVD, a cozy Christmas themed throw, a Santa jigsaw puzzle (so I'll actually sit down and relax), a bottle of wine, chocolate and more!  Thanks Mom and Dad. Relax I shall!

Celebrating Mom's birthday with her on her birthday
Dad's filet on the grill - yum!
Trying and successfully making an italian meatball
Accomplishing a couple goals off my list
That even though the economy is weak, Jer and I are blessed with financial strength b/c we both have jobs and incomes
Spending Sunday out in the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping with Steff and Bry
Margaritas at Chili's

Finishing up a good portion of our Christmas shopping
Finally changing a multitude of light bulbs around the house
Heat and heaters and warmth when it's cold
Downy scented dryer sheets

Getting Owen a new coat...and taking this picture.

Finishing my last night of Strategic Management and my final presentation of my degree
Getting an A in the class, being given no lecture even though he told us he would go over 2 chapters, and being told we should be proud of our accomplishment.
Getting my manager's parking spot at work on my birthday - perfect on the windiest day of the year...and the coldest
Turning 27 Years old
Having this blog posted about me on my best friends blog - love you Steff
Having Grandpa Mike call me and leave a voicemail singing me Happy Birthday and telling me he loved me.  That's something he does every year and it's very special for me!
Missy singing me happy b-day also!
Everyone being so thoughtful and remembering my b-day at all!  If you got ahold me...thank you so much!  My day was special because of you :)
Locking my keys in my car at school Wednesday night. It becoming a chance to see my husband and for him to bring my b-day cards from him and Owen!  Such a great accidental suprise!
Having Owen be excited to see me when I got home.
Keeping track of my week for a month now and enjoying the reflection it allows me every week. It helps me keep track of the good and forget about the bad.