30 Days of Thanks: Day 19

Day 19: I am thankful for my KitchenAid Stand Mixer!!  My parents gave it to me for my birthday a few years ago and I absolutely LOVE it!  I enjoy cooking and baking and with my mixer I am able to whip up some very yummy food!!

30 Days of Thanks: Day 18

Day 18:  Today I am thankful for quiet nights at home.  I am thankful for the times when I can just sit on the couch with my husband and relax together.  Even though there is nothing exciting about these nights I just enjoy being near Christopher and having him with me!

30 Days of Thanks: Day 17

Day 17:  (Time for catch up since I didn't make it yesterday.)  I am thankful for the work I am able to do with children.  Although I currently work with adults, I started out in school with working strictly with pediatrics in mind.  I spent 6 years working with kids before I moved to Stuart and took a position at a SNF.  I LOVE working with kids, especially what I call my itty bitties (0-3).  I love the look on their face when you are showing them how to make a sound and they are so focused on trying to figure out how you are doing it.  I love watching as they start to really talk and communicate, how excited their parents get when they hear them say momma or dada for the first time.  With some of my older kids I treasure the times I have worked with those struggling to read, working together until they are able to read not only a few words or sentences, but a whole book!  Through my work with children I have come to know some very special people (most of whom I think of often), a few of my families I am still in contact with and they have a very special place in my heart.  They have become my close friends and family.  So I am grateful for the work I get to do with children, it is truly something I love doing!!

30 Days of Thanks: Day 16

Day 16:  I am thankful for the University of Florida, Go Gators!! This school gave me 6 amazing years (4 undergrad, 2 grad).  Some of my fondest memories come from my time in the band. I play the trombone and was a member of the marching band.  Those 4 years filled my life with so much happiness and life long friendships!  I was able to watch the Gators win a national championship in football, in person!!! I also participated in the basketball band and went on several trips with both the women's and men's basketball throughout the years.  

During those 6 years I figured out what I wanted to do with my life, grew up and became more independent, made wonderful friends and met my husband.  While life continues to grow and become more excited I look back on my time in gainesville fondly.  I am truly grateful for the time I spent at UF!

30 Days of Thanks: Day 15

Day 15:  Today I am thankful that I live near my parents.  In July of 2012 Christopher and I packed up our little home in Orlando and moved to Stuart about 40 minutes from my Parents.  I have enjoyed every moment of living close to them.  Since moving here I feel as though I have seen them almost every weekend they have been in town (my parents seem to go on vacation a lot).  Now that I have a move to Charleston looming over me I truly cherish the moments I have been able to spend with them.  I have grown closer to my parents and will miss having them so near by.  I wish I could take them with me to Charleston!  I am grateful even though it was only a little over a year I have had this chance to live near my parents as an adult, growing my relationship with them!!

30 Days of Thanks: Day 14

Day 14: Today I am thankful for Harry Potter!!  I love Harry Potter,  I have read each book at least once (and have listened to the audiobooks more times then I can count, being dyslexic reading is difficult at times and I really enjoy audiobooks).  We discovered the magical world of Hogwarts, Saved the Sorcerers stone, battled the Voldemort in the Chamber of Secrets, rescued Sirius from a tower, been a contestant in the Triwizord tournament, fought along side the Order of the Phoenix, mourned when Dumbledore fell from the tower, and defeated Voldemort.  I cherish the adventures Harry, Hermionie and Ron took me on and the lessons of friendship they taught me.  I am grateful I have these magnificent books, wonderful adventures and great friends in my life!!

30 Days of Thanks: Day 13

Day 13:  Today I am thankful for Maine!!  I love Maine, looking at this picture makes me wish I was curled up on the couch looking out the window right now. (Except for the fact that right now in Maine it is 27 degrees brrrrrrrr!!!)  Maine is were I feel at home, life seems simpler and people are friendlier.  I am grateful I am able go to Maine in the summer, enjoy the natural beauty and spend time with my family!!