Monday, November 25, 2013

A challenge to write 1000 Blessings.....
187. Crystalized snow
188. Talented soulful singers 
189. Watercolor painting staining a blank page in brilliant color
190. Baby monitors to watch their every move

Thursday, November 21, 2013

A challenge to write 1000 Blessings .....
184. Chocolate
185. Warm garages
186.  Little boy racing his truck

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

A challenge to write 1000 blessings....
(These are blessings we have written the past two years on our pantry wall that I wanted to be added to my blog.  It's worth my time to add our list on-line and to reflect at what our family has been blessed with.)
15. Mountains silhouetted by the sunrise
16. Children's giggles
17. A love note
18. Time to snuggle
19. Dark stormy skies
20. Rainy Days
21. Little fingers and toes
22. A full moon
23. Twinkling Christmas lights
24. Western sunsets blazing with color
25. The scent of fresh brewed coffee
26. The pitter-patter of light feet on a wooden floor
27.  The scent of Evergreen pine
28. Strong gusts of wind that twirl leaves in a dance
29. The bass- the rhythm of music thumping house walls
30. Hundreds of cows in an open field
31. Frost on the ground
32. Soft tunes from a piano
33. Dancing, twirling snowflakes
34. Foggy, enchanted days
35. Toothless smiles
36. Rising smoke from fireplaces
37. Untracked fields of snow
38. Memories of good pets
39. Hundreds of honking gees on a corn field
40. Rhythm of breath on a winter run
41. Deer crossing the street in front of you
42. Clean new sheets to crawl into
43. Airplane's trail streaked across the sky
44. All the beautiful trees
45. All the lovely homes on our lane
46. White puffy clouds scattered on a blue sky
47. Honking geese flying in a V
48. The smell of warm clean laundry from a dryer
49. Little hands folded in prayer
50. Snow covered trees
51. Baby calves born on snowy nights
52. Untracked powdery snow
53. White jack-rabbit running in a field
54. warmth of the sun next to windows
55. Piles of ooey-gooey mud
56. Disney movies to snuggle and sing to
57. Nursery Rhymes
58. Working at school together
59. Long runs on windy days
60. Bumpy trucks that make voices vibrate
61. Shadows, short & tall, on walks
62. The smell of newborn babies
63. Snowy ditch to play in
64. Small town- unlocked doors
65. Happy tears
66. Cute, thoughtful Valentine notes
67. Fresh, white daisies
68. Long phone conversations with a good friend
69. Long, twisting ice cycles 
70. Frosted trees on a cold morning
71. A runway of airport lights
72. A field of playful deer
73. Animal tracks marking fresh snow
74. The scent of a freshly cleaned house
75. A soft glowing sun right before it snows
76. A tree full of nests
77. Wet, thick snowflakes on eyelashes
78. Bright, full moon lighting up on our window
79. Melted snow puddles to jump in
80. Large, decorative rocks
81. Melting snow running like a little stream
82. Squeaky stroller tires
83. Siblings sharing 
84. A rainbow casted on our wooden floor
85. Linda Chenoweth
86. Darkness
87. Chirping birds hiding in a tree
88. Tires on a bike path
89. The sound of crunching ice
90. Sasha
91. The smell of rain
92. Warm chicken noodle soup
93. Cement spotted with raindrops
94. Trees blowing in the wind
95. A lonely black stink bug
96. Mudding footprints dancing across wood floors
97. Wet puppy kisses
98. Combing, braiding fine hair
99. Deer jumping effortlessly over a fence
100. Crashing thunder echoing through a stormy sky
101. Little pebbles of hail bouncing off the ground
102. Rainbow arched in a colorful promise
103. A 2 year old's imagination
104. Red tulips waiting to bloom
105. Toes squashing in spring grass
106. Kids fingerprints on freshly washed windows
107. Thunderous sound of 8 army helicopters
108. Heartfelt child thank-you's 
109. Knots characterizing wood
110. Simple game of hide and seek
111. Tiny sud bubbles on dishes
112. Glowing moon lighting a dark night
113. Eyelash kisses
114.  Old photographs of precious moments
115. Plastic Easter eggs rolling on the floor
116. Warm, blueberry muffins
117. Sunlight streaming through clouds
118. Egg hunts with family
119. Eating juicy cuties as an afternoon snack
120. Dark rain clouds causing temps to drop
121. Birds chirping morning songs
122. Extra bubbles in the bathtub
123. Snuggly, warm pajamas
124. Smoke from the starting gun at track meets
125. Two ducks swimming 
126. Long walks with good friends
127. Sincere apologies
128. Bird swirling in a circle
129. Dancing carefree on a packed dance floor
130. Powerful swoops from a night owl
131. Frozen snowflakes on a window
132. Crunching snow from big tires
133. Thoughtful gifts from friends
134. Flicker from a dancing candle
135. Tumble weeds blowing aimlessly
136. Twirling sandstorm
137. A double rainbow etched on a black sky
138. Little spider racing across the sand
139. Walks in soft sands on canal banks
140. Freshly plowed farm fields
141. Ripples in small puddles
142. An eagle soaring over the river
143. A field of colorful wild flowers
144. Rock-chuck scampering through rocks
145. Spring water gurgling up
146. Fuzzy black and orange caterpillars
147. Imaginative play at the park
148. Ice cold lemon water
149. Bella and Boots
150. Fairytale stories with pretty princesses
151. Bright colored peacock strutting on a post
152. A nest full of baby, noisy chicks
153. Family bike ride on a warm evening
154. XC fun runs
155. Chirping birds at sunrise
156. Crickets chattering on a cold night
157. A sprout shooting through the dirt
158. Toes on freshly cut grass
159. A beautiful bride
160. Christ centered wedding
161. Playful puppy K8
162. Family bike rides
163. Double rainbows
164. A calm, untouched lake of glass to waterski
165. A pile of sand from children's shoes
166. The calming tumble of drying laundry
167. Red Pandas playful at the zoo
168. Toes on freshly vacuumed carpet
169. Cool breeze on scorching hot runs
170. Genuine hugs from a new student
171. Sitting on a wooden fence at branding
172. Boots chasing a fox in an open field
173. Round belly of sweet #3
174. Cross Country kids peaking at state
175. The hype of state records broken at the finish line
176. Trick or treaters lining the streets
177. Brother and sister holding hands
178. Bubbles in a cold drink
179. The sound of a new baby's heartbeat
180. Colored fall leaves against a dark sky
181. Baking assistance from a 1 & 3 year old
182. The smell of fresh buttery popcorn
183. Giggling kids in a shared bed

Monday, November 18, 2013

A challenge to list 1000 blessings

1. Fingerprints on a clean glass window
2. Frost sparkling on a cold ground
3. Children's pure laughter
4. Siblings holding hands on a walk
5. A cup of steaming coffee
6. A field of gold corn stalks
7. Sincere hugs from old students
8. Reading fairytales snuggled under covers
9. Three border collies piled on a sheep rug
10. Crunchy, juicy pomegranate seeds
11. Students facing the flag with hands on their hearts
12. A dance show given by a 1 and 3 year old
13. A BIG hug
14. Pictures that capture the moment