100th day

If you are a mom of little ones, you may know what that means ... yep, it was the 100th day of school this week! Taylor and Jessica's classes both made a big deal about it, doing activities geared around 100. Its great counting for the younger ones and a fun way to kind of break up the winter blues that set in this time of year. Our kids haven't even been going out for recess this week because its so cold outside (well below freezing for the high) so you can imagine that teachers need fun stuff in their classrooms.

Anyway, I thought it would be fun to list 100 blessings ... to count my blessings and list them.
So I've done it and thought I'd share them with you.

1. My husband, Steve
2. Alyssa
3. Taylor
4. Jessica
5. parents
6. extended family
7. My Savior & the atonement
8. Our Church and the people in it who serve each other
9. prayers - answered and unanswered
10. forgiveness
11. faith
12. hope
13. love
14. scriptures so we can find answers and learn to be like Christ
15. being a citizen of the USA
16. a warm, clean (most of the time) home
17. feeling safe and secure in my home
18. my neighborhood - its truly the best
19. friends from my childhood in Lompoc
20. friends from my high school years in NC
21. friends from college and work
22. friends from my neighborhood some of which are almost family to us
23. the cute, sweet kids that are my kids' friends
24. soldiers who defend my freedoms
25. police and other public service professionals who keep me safe
26. good health for me and my family
27. a reliable car
28. teachers who care about my kids (school, church, dance, gym)
29. a friend to workout with every day
30. my business - including all the systems Steve and I have put in place
31. really great clients to work for
32. an awesome assistant who not only helps me tons in my biz but loves my girls so much
33. continued growth in my biz
34. fun technologies like blogging, Facebook, texting & email that make it easier to keep in touch with friends
35. spring - with the new life, flowers and hope that it brings
36. summer and all the fun outings with my kids
37. camping, especially with friends at the lake
38. fall - with the colors and crisp autumn air
39. college football - especially a good game where my Cougars win!
40. tailgatine before games with friends
41. snow - a freshly fallen snow and the amazing peace it brings
42. Christmas - the joy, love and fun of it
43. Christmas cards - catching up with old friends and seeing pics (which will hang on our pantry all year long)
44. education - for my degree and that experience and for continued learning opportunities
45. service - being able to serve others and do good
46. chocolate and yummy treats
47. sushi
48. good food in general
49. date night - spending time with my husband
50. hiking in the summer
51. being outdoors and seeing the beauty God created
52. the majesty of the mountains I see every day
53. crafts - fun time doing them
54. craft time with my girlfriends either at a home or Crafter's Corner
55. sweet little "love you" notes from my girls and my husband
56. traveling - the time we spend together experiencing new places - history, nature, culture
57. WorldMark - our timeshare
58. learning about places we go, people, events, history etc
59. good books to read
60. family videos to help us remember all the special moments
61. taking a nap and feeling rested
62. carpools
63. good examples for my kids to follow (good older kids around the neighborhood)
64. playing games with friends
65. puzzles - I love them
66. compliments from others
67. the sound of water - a water fall, the rain, the ocean, a creek or river
68. parties with friends
69. traditions - old and new
70. surprises
71. music that makes me happy and at peace
72. hugs and kisses from my girls
73. food storage that has helped us get by
74. scrapbooking
75. pictures that remind me of the past
76. happy memories and experiences
77. a rain storm especially with lightning
78. fire flies (even though we don't have them here - they seem almost magical)
79. watching movies in our theater
80. sweats and warm blankets to curl up in
81. being reminded of the "every day magic" around me
82. being able to volunteer at the school
83. parents who love being grandma and grandpa and who take our girls
84. Steve having a band to drum with
85. having food on the table for every meal
86. getting new clothes once in awhile
87. inspiring stories of others who rise above their challenges
88. girls' night out
89. quiet time at home
90. bike rides in the summer
91. finding a good deal, freebie or bonus offer
92. positive quotes, uplifting thoughts
93. getting dressed in an outfit that makes you feel great with hair and makeup looking great
94. massages
95. doctors and medicine for when we are sick
96. a good shower and brushed teeth
97. smiles
98. laughter
99. the journey ... finding joy in it
100. comments on my blog (had to throw it in ... hint, hint, hint)
     

I challenge you to think of 100 blessings in your life. As I did this, my heart was filled and I do feel more peace and happiness.