Giving thanks...

On our recent Thanksgiving trip over the river and through the woods to Grandma's house in Bend, Oregon, we decided to make a list of 50 things we're thankful for. I'd love to list all 50, but here are some of my favorites that the boys, hubby, and I came up with. We started our list with family, near and far, as well as our jobs...and are all truly thankful for the new life God has given us here in Nevada: including our jobs, our church, our new friends, and the boys' schools. (Yes, I still hear myself telling Charlie I would NEVER live in Nevada! I'm glad God has a sense of humor and knows He laughs when I say I'm GLAD to live in Nevada!!) As we worked on our list, Charlie and I were thankful for our boys and their personalities: Cade's laughter, Brandon's leadership, both boys' competitiveness, Cade's gentle heart, both boys' desire to be their best, Brandon's passion and sense of humor, and the creativity of both! What a blessing they are, even if they are taller than I am! Charlie's thankful for me (of course) and for a boss who is encouraging. I'm thankful for a husband who adores me and is so supportive of all my passions. We're all thankful for the beautiful Sierra Mountains and the gorgeous Lake Tahoe. Cade is thankful for his teacher, his school, and that God created us! Brandon is thankful for his youth group, his school, basketball, and new socks! I'm thankful for Twitter and Facebook and the ability to stay in touch and learn about people's lives, as well as way thankful for tater tots and milkshakes!! But I'm especially thankful for God's discipline in my life right now...His word that never changes...and the grace He has given to not give up on this Princess in Progress...