Today's Laugh

This is SO Carson & his friends! It made both of us laugh.

Attitude of Gratitude, Day 28

Today I am thankful for popcorn. None of that microwave stuff, but yummy homemade popcorn made in our Whirley Pop. It's a Sunday evening tradition at our house. If you've never tried it, you really should. Come on by and my kids (who are experts in using the Whirley Pop) will make you some tasty, tasty popcorn.

Attitude of Gratitude, Day 27

Today I am thankful for traditions. Old ones that carry lots of memories. New ones that only hold a few memories. And even the ones we haven't started yet--who knows what memories those will hold?

Attitude of Gratitude, Day 26

Today I am thankful for Gary.

I'm thankful he's been a part of my life.
I'm thankful he was able to take me on travel adventures.
I'm thankful he was patient with me.
I'm thankful he spoiled me.
I'm thankful he spent time with our kids.
I'm thankful he worked hard to support our family.
I'm thankful he cleaned up dinner for me.
I'm thankful he went to the movies I wanted to see.
I'm thankful he was an honorable priesthood holder.
I'm thankful he supported me in my callings.
I'm thankful he had warm hands.
I'm thankful he loaded the dishwasher because he knew I didn't like to.
I'm thankful he wasn't perfect, but kept trying to improve.

Even though we are now separated in mortality, I know we'll be together again, and for that I am very thankful.

Attitude of Gratitude, Day 25

Today I am thankful for food--especially today's food. All yummy. All prepared by many hands to lighten the load. All a blessing to me.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Attitude of Gratitude, Day 24

Today I am thankful for my kid's friends. I'm so lucky that my children have good friends who have the same values they do. It makes my job easier. (and thanks to all the parents who raised those good friends!)

"Stuff" Aubrey is Thankful for This Week

From yesterday's letter:

"So here's some stuff that I am thankful for this week.

1. I'm thankful that this computer has a mildly entertaining mouse pad so that I have something to look at as it restarts.

2. I'm thankful for the printing press. That may sound kind of weird and random, but just think where we'd be without it.

3. I'm thankful that me and Elder Stanworth (exchange) caught our bus back to the apartment on Wednesday night. It would have been a pretty crappy night if we hadn't.

4. I'm thankful for very extensive College Football updates from Uncle Geoff.

5. I'm thankful that Elder Texira of the quorum of the 70 is doing a mission tour here in about three weeks.

6. I'm thankful that I don't have problems falling asleep since I've been here in Germany.

7. I'm thankful that I found some new dental floss that is about 100 times more comfortable than the kind I used to use. (I've decided that dental floss is not something to go cheap with.)"

Numbers 6&7 are good for this mother to hear from this missionary! I'm sure there's a story to go along with #3, but he didn't share that with me--but I'm thankful he caught his bus too.