thankful

In an attempt to establish a routine blogging time for myself, this week I am going to keep each days entry short and sweet. I am a list maker by nature, so I figured what better motivation than that . So, every day I will post a list of things on my mind, favorites, what have you... I haven't thought past today, so let's get started.
In preparation for Thanksgiving, here is a list of things I am thankful for.

1. I am thankful for God's love and what he teaches me about this perfect love everyday. "YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND."
2. I am thankful for my husband who makes daily sacrifices so I can stay at home with Ben. I admire his devotion to his family, his knack for getting the perfect gift, and his humility.
3. I am thankful for my Ben. I am thankful that he is healthy and beautiful and happy. He is a gift.
4. I am thankful for my mom. She is the most generous, selfless, fun, easy-going gal (not to mention a handy babysitter).
5. I am thankful for my friends new and old. I love getting calls from far away friends and talking like we see each other every day. I am excited about my new friends who keep me busy and involved.
6. I am thankful for the "holiday season." Everything about this time of year makes me think of, well, things I am thankful for.
7. I am thankful for baby food and diapers. Sounds silly, but can you imagine life without those conveniences?
8. I am thankful for our ranch, a happy place to go and enjoy by ourselves or with friends.
9. I am thankful for Tom's. They keep these mobile feet very comfortable.
10. I am thankful for the inspiration one website, one conversation, one picture, can have on me.
11. I am thankful for our puppies. They are the best examples of forgiveness and loyalty.
12. I am thankful we have learned to live far from the "if only I had this, I'll be happy" attitude.

Speaking of thankfulness...
About a month ago, we took a trip to the ranch with our dear friends and here are some pictures that our "personal photographer" captured from the weekend. We will be there next weekend and the weekend after that, and this makes me happy.