Reason 46

That my family is here to visit!

Reason 45

Candlelight service on Christmas Eve.

Reason 44

That my husband helps around the house.

Reason 43

Folding laundry with a pup snuggled in my lap.

Reason 42

Quiet nights at home.

Reason 41

Watching kids open Christmas presents!

Reason 40

Three days off in a row!

Reason 39

$95 in coffee money, all given to me as gifts from clients!

Reason 38

Sleeping under the Christmas tree with my husband and our pup!

Reason 37

Having a dog. I can't believe we went this long without one!

Reason 36

That's it's cooled down enough so that I only have to sleep with one fan instead of two!

Reason 35

Our Sunday night prayer meetings that include fellowship, games, food, and brainstorming over ministry ideas!

Reason 34

Being able to bless others, especially at Christmas time :)

Reason 33

A day in the snow! We went with my coworker, his wife and his 4yr old daughter to Mt Charelston. It's 8000+ feet elevation so it gets some snow. We made a snowman and three snowballs and went on a snowy hike! It was wonderful :)

Reason 32

A candlelight and coffee invitation to play a game, coming from our husbands wearing ties over their regular tshirts while "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" plays. You guys are thoughtful and sweet!

Reason 31

My two years as a college athlete... I was in the best shape of my life! Plus I made so many memories. I miss it.

Reason 30

I'm thankful my husband is picking up extra hours during this holiday season so we can afford gifts and extra blessings!

Reason 29

I'm thankful for opportunities to talk about "spiritual things" such as grace and forgiveness with coworkers who are unbelievers!

Reason 28

I'm thankful that my cold is wimpy and not preventing me from performing my daily tasks!

Reason 27

I'm thankful that by hosting a Mary Kay party I will have women from work in my home that I don't know well. What an opportunity to build relationships!

Reason 26

Forgiveness. I was talking to my coworker today and he doesn't think you can be forgiven for certain things, like a father driving drunk who gets in a wreck that kills his child. While I realize there I consequences and pain, I'm so thankful to know that there is forgiveness available for everyone no matter what they have done! I just wish more people accepted the grace that is there waiting for them.

Reason 25

Snow! Even if it doesn't snow here... At least it snowed in Montana!

Reason 24

Kindle fire and free books for it! I love to read!

Reason 27

Decaf coffee for those evenings when I want to enjoy a cup. Oh and peppermint creamer!

Reason 26

Sunday night prayer and games.

Reason 25

The first party in our apartment...a Christmas open house!

Reason 24

An early Christmas present from my husband! Nike frees! He has good taste!

Reason 23

Sunday mornings, full of grace and full of Jesus!

Reason 22

Taking the long way home, even if its at midnight and its an accident...cause it means I can see another part of Vegas!

Reason 21

I'm thankful that friends have birthdays and we can help celebrate, especially when it means Just Dance, ice cream cake and 21 year olds playing hide and go seek! Happy Birthday EM!

Reason 20

I'm thankful God is showing me things I need to work on in my life.

Reason 19

Trains, Dominion, and friends that always invite us over for food, games, and fellowship! Thanks R family!!

Reason 18

Even though I don't like feeling completely stuffed, I'm thankful it means I have PLENTY of food to eat!

Reason 17

My husband being top salesman in the nation for like the 4th time in two months of work!

Reason 16

When your husband calls on his way home from work and says "Come meet me in the parking lot I'm gonna pick you up for a quick date!" Awww.

Reason 15

Real Simple magazine and a Ted Dekker book for $4.99 each!

Reason 14

"It's a miracle if you can find true friends, and it's a miracle if you have enough food to eat, and it's a miracle if you get to spend your days and evenings doing whatever it is you like to do, and the holiday season -- like all the other seasons -- is a good time not only to tell stories of miracles, but to think about the miracles in your own life, and to be grateful for them." Lemony Snicket, "The Lump Of Coal"

Reason 13

Mint Oreos.

Reason 12

Goodmorning hugs from my husband!

Reason 11

Whew! Good thing I have two years to complete my 45 cec's for my personal trainer license! Thanks God!

Reason 10

That my husband has complimented my bangs multiple times with giddy excitement like a schoolboy to his crush!

Reason 9

I'm thankful that babysitting went well and she wants to come back!! Plus we are becoming friends with her parents too! (I work with her dad.)

I'm thankful for a morning run and hot tubbing after with the hubby!

I'm thankful for lunch from the taco truck!!

And I'm thankful that I cut my bangs!

Reason 8

I'm thankful for all the motivation I can get!

Reason 7

Friends that pay for lunch.

Reason 6

Christmas decorations!

Reason 5

When an early morning run means getting up at 7:15! I don't do earlier mornings very well. And I'm thankful for our 2 mile run even if I feel too out of shape.

Reason 4

Usually I would complain that our living room has no light besides lamps. But now Im thankful its like that cause it makes the Christmas lights on the wall stand out more!

Reason 3

{Focus on the positive}

Reason 2

{A reminder to find something good in everything}

Reason 1

I am thankful for a blended Red Velvet Mocha, a spontaneous stop at the little farmer's market for brussels sprouts hummus and a ring, and a run in the sun.