Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! Hope you are feeling the love and blessings...here are a few things we are thankful for in 2025...
Rob
The Four F's= Family, Friends, Faith and Freedom
plus an Extra F for "The Frenchie"
Diana
Friends
Family
Cheer
Taco Bell
Eva
Family
Food
Shelter
Holly
Our Home
Our Community
Our Family
Our Friends
Our Jobs
Remi
27. Holiday Traditions You Are Grateful For
Thanksgiving Eve with Family and Friends- Turkey Trot- Thanksgiving Dinner with Our Parents- Black Friday with Besties- Decorating- My Favorite Things Party- Zoo Lights- Christmas with Our People
28. Something That Made You Smile Today
Thinking about Anything Goes Auditions for Diana
29. 3 Of Your Favorite Foods
Pizza- Seafood- Chocolate
30. 3 things You Love About Your Family
Their Unconditional Love- The Comfort and Happiness They Bring Me- Our Family Jokes
I really enjoyed this challenge this month...it helped me to be thankful for the little things...and to always be grateful and thankful
Happy Thanksgiving My Friends! I am thankful for all of you and the fact that you visit my little corner of the world here...thank you for coming back and for all of your support!
Today I am sharing our 2024 Thankful or Gratitude List...you can catch a few of our past ones below...
I ask my people a few things they are thankful for during the current year...here is what they said for 2024
Rob
My Partner and our Shared Life Together
My Family
Our Health
Our Friends
My Company
Diana
My Person
God
Music
Cheerleading
Performing
Eva
Friends
Family
Life
Food
Shelter
Holly
My Family
My Friends
My Jobs
My Health
Watching My Girls' JOY
and continuing on with sharing my gratitude....
Day 21- Something From Your Childhood That You Are Grateful For
Oh so much but I would have to say our neighborhood...especially in the summer...so many great memories playing outside...swimming...smelling the lilacs...going on bike rides...always surrounded by amazing family and friends :)
Day 22- 3 Things About Your Personality That You Love
1. My humor 2. My grit 3. My Big Heart
Day 23- Something You Often Take For Granted
I try not to take anything for granted...hence this gratitude challenge- I always try to remember to be grateful and appreciate life's gifts but I would probably say my husband- he is such an involved Dad and devoted husband and he gets the brunt of my crabbiness sometimes ;)
Day 24- Something You Have That You Used To Hope For
A hubby- kids- a dog- a home
Day 25- A Favorite Quote That Has Helped You
"For I Know The Plans I Have For You," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (Jeremiah 29:11)
Day 26- 3 Hobbies Or Activities You Love
1. Watching My Kids Do What They Love 2. Reading
3. Learning About The Art Of Wine With My Besties
A Risk You Are Happy You Took
I am such a risk adverse person...this question is a tough one for me..but I would have to say having my babies later in life- I was 35 with Diana and 41 with Eva. Both considered "geriatric pregnancies" and risky but I am so grateful that we were all ok and I have these loves in my life :)
15. 3 Books You Are Grateful To Have Read
1. Night Road by Kristan Hannah
If you have teens and even before they are teens (that is when I read it)...it is a great reminder of how to act...what to say...how to support...and what can often times go wrong...though fiction, there was so much truth and pain in this novel...it was our very first Book Club read - 35 meetings ago- way back in 2018- I will never forget it- it stays with me- I actually want to read it again!
I was thrilled to share with both of my girls and ecstatic when the movie came out last year- saw it in the theater with Diana and very recently, Eva and I watched it together- the way this story was written truly helps to make puberty less scary
3. The Bible
Well in my own way via my daily devotional books that dive into the meaning behind the scriptures...so grateful to have the direction...the purpose...the faith...keeps me in check and reminds me there is nothing or no one greater
16. A Skill You Are Grateful For
Being able to "talk to a wall"
I love people- I feed off people- love learning about people's passions and jobs and love stories- I think that is why God made me a Recruiter. I could talk to anyone...well anything too...yes even a wall...ha! I am grateful I have that desire to talk...to learn and to be there for people
17. Something That Comforts You
Church- comforts me-gives me peace- gives me oxygen
18. Something That Makes You Feel Safe
Our Ring Doorbell and Cameras
19. 3 Things About Your Body That You Love
UGH..this is a hard one...not sure I can even come up with one
Well I can only think of one and that is the strength in my legs. They help me to walk very fast and they never let me down.
The Best Advice You Have Ever Been Given
"Work Hard. Do What You Know Is Right. The Rest Will Fall Into Place."
Continuing on with Days 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12
Day 8
Three Things About Yourself that You Love
1. My Heart 2. My Work Ethic 3. My Loyalty
Day 9
3 People You Are Grateful For
I want to preface this one by saying I, of course, am always grateful for my hubby, kids, parents and best friends...goes without saying. I thought I would keep this one interesting and list three random people that have really helped me this year...here we go...
1. Tommy
In addition to these two being "lovebirds" they truly are best friends...and I love that they have each other...they each have someone in their corner...with no drama...he has brought a joy to our entire home...grateful that God brought him to her...he is a big answered prayer for sure
2. Carla
My colleague turned friend...I love that we are helping each other raise teenagers...no easy feat...we love getting advice from each other...and working together, too, has always been seamless and fun
3. Bethany
She has been a bestie of mine but we are appreciating her even more now that she helped Diana out of a very dark place and helped put her on the path to success- her professional recommendations, support, advice and love have made a world of difference and our entire family is grateful for her :)
Day 10
Your Proudest Moment
Any time my kids work hard is a proud moment but I would have to say Blackout 2024. I looked around at the big game...took in the 5,000 people or so and just felt proud and grateful
Day 11
3 Songs You Love
Ok...not faves of all time...but three faves from the last year or so
1. I Can Do It With A Broken Heart- Taylor Swift
2. We Can't Be Friends- Ariana Grande
3. Now That We Don't Talk- Taylor Swift
Day 12
Something In Your Daily Routine You Are Grateful For
My Healthy Teas from Revitalize- I love the flavors, but more importantly, love the goodness they add for me- a shot of collagen and a shot of an immunity booster
Ok continuing on with this awesome challenge
Day 6
A failure or rejection you are grateful for
I constantly feel rejection at work both internally and externally...has been happening over the last several years and as frustrating as it is sometimes, it has truly helped to make me stronger...show more grit and prepare me for when I am running my own firm in the future...I have learned what I need and want...the kinds of people I would hire and certainly not hire...and most importantly the rejection has taught me about business in general and not taking things personally
Day 7
Something in nature you are grateful for
The beach...always my answer :)
Hi Friends! I need to thank Jen for sharing this Gratitude Challenge for November. I am going to give it a shot. Mirabelle Creations threw it out there so why not?
This is my first day so I am going to cover the first 5 days of November...here we go....
Day 1
Three Things You Are Grateful For Today
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Day 2
Three Things You Love About Your Favorite Place
The Salt Water
The Sun
The Peace
Day 3
Remember the last time you laughed so hard you cried
It was probably a time when my brother was regaling us with his dating tales...usually it happens during a family dinner at my parents...he is just so funny to me and he always provides us with good belly laughs....the ones that make it hard to breathe!
Day 4
Someone from your past you are grateful for
My Grandparents- I got to meet and spend quality time with three out of my four grandparents....I pray to them often...they definitely helped shape me
Day 5
A fear you are tackling or have overcome
Flying...I have come a long way in the last 10 years...I hate it but I do it because I want to see the world...I used to avoid it at all costs but one day woke up and said I am tired of feeling like I am missing out on life and adventures and I just went with it...as a result my girls have become great travelers too...they love to fly and they love hotels...ha!!
