What have we been doing?

I'm so glad that you asked!

I guess all my loyal readers have realized that I'm not finishing the 30 days of Thanksgiving. I'm totally ok with being a quitter. I am truly thankful. I'm one blessed gal! Hopefully, you are not too disappointed with me. All that blogging left me needing a break. But I'm back and feeling revived.

Life has been super busy around the Joneses' house recently. Between the holidays, play practicing, ballgames, crafting, lesson planning, decorating, ornament making, cooking, laundry, and cleaning (well not so much the last three) we hardly have a free night. I wouldn't have it any other way though. Our life is full and happy.

Thanksgiving came and left with a smile. We spent the morning with the Joneses and the evening with the Hursts. I love being able to sit and talk with family we haven't seen in awhile.

Black Friday I got up at dawn-thirty to go shopping with my fam. Actually they were late picking me up. It's kind of the story of that shopping trip. They are always later than what they say! I could have slept 30 more minutes. I didn't even buy alot. A griddle to replace one I broke and few gifts for my angel tree girls. At least mom got some good buys....I think.

Michael will start his new job on the 14th. I'm so happy and excited for him. He's welcoming the change!

School life is crazy trying to teach all the normal stuff and fit in Christmas crafts & ornaments. We're be going on a field trip Monday that I'm super nervous about. We're ending the trip at a nursing home (that I've never been too) singing Christmas Carols and giving out a craft the kids have made. It could be a huge flop! I hoping that the kids will at least look cute and that'll out weigh them not singing well and the chaos that might follow!

It's hard to believe that this year is close to winding down! Where has the time gone?

Have a great Tuesday!

30 Days of Thankfulness--Days 21

I'm thankful for a day off work.

I'm thankful for 4 more days off!

I'm thankful for a chance to sleep in.

I'm thankful for a day to catch up on laundry.

I'm thankful for a day to catch up on dishes.

I'm thankful for a day to catch up on cleaning.

I'm thankful for a day to have some lazy moments.

I'm thankful for the hope of Heaven.

I'm thankful for Godly Elderly ladies who leave us a witness when they pass on.

I'm thankful for memories with these saints.

I'm thankful there's so much more after life on this earth.

I'm thankful for the peace salvation brings.

I'm thankful for the joy salvation brings.

I'm thankful for what awaits us in Heaven.

I'm thankful for who awaits us in Heaven.

I'm thankful God still answers prayers.

I'm thankful for the joy and hope these answered prayers bring.

I'm thankful for a good night's sleep.

I'm thankful for cough medicine that helped me sleep well last night.

I'm thankful for a cozy bed to sleep in.

I'm thankful for a beautiful day!

30 Days of Thanksgiving--Days 19 & 20

I'm thankful for family.

I'm thankful for a mom who'll I know will always be there.

I'm thankful for a stepdad who invites me out to eat.

I'm thankful for a husband who I adore.

I'm thankful for a husband who works hard.

I'm thankful for a husband who plans for the future.

I'm thankful for a husband with the same desires and goals as me.

I'm thankful for brother to laugh with.

I'm thankful for sisters to talk with.

I'm thankful for in-laws who are sweet.

I'm thankful for a good day at work.

I'm thankful for lesson plans that filled the day.

I'm thankful for fun learning activities and a break from the routine.

I'm thankful that it's only a two day work week.

I'm thankful today flew by.

I'm thankful for my job.

I'm thankful for some good parents in my room this year.

I'm thankful that tomorrow we have our Thanksgiving Eve service at church.

I'm thankful for a safe trip to Knoxville and back.

I'm thankful for good deals at Hobby Lobby.

I'm thankful for the two crafts I'm anticipating to make.

I'm thankful I found Christmas cards that I like that have KJV verses on them.

I'm thankful for my KJV Bible.

I'm thankful I was able to buy a small gift for a friend to give tomorrow.

I'm thankful tomorrow's school schedule is looking as busy as today's was.

I'm thankful for the ability to cook supper.

I'm thankful for groceries to cook.

I'm thankful for a husband who always chops my peppers and onions.

I'm thankful for Yummy food!

I'm thankful for a full belly.

I'm thankful for those dirty dishes that are waiting on me.

I'm thankful for the coasters that are waiting on pictures to be placed in them (hopefully before company comes).

I'm thankful for Christmas decorations that I can't wait to get out!

I'm thankful for unexpected Christmas bonuses.

I'm thankful for great friends.

I'm thankful for a church choir to sing in.

I'm thankful for church plays to act in.

I'm thankful for anticipation of Thanksgiving.

I'm thankful for a love seat to snuggle up to my husband on.

30 Days of Thanksgiving--Day 18

I'm thankful God gave us traveling mercies yesterday.

I'm thankful for the time we spent with Michael's family.

I'm thankful his mom felt well enough to have company.

I'm thankful my husband acts just like his dad. He's a great man to be like.

I'm thankful for a good night's rest.

I'm thankful that it is Sunday.

I'm thankful we get to go to church today.

I'm thankful we have a church to go to.

I'm thankful for a pastor who has studied this week.

I'm thankful for a pastor who has prayed this week.

I'm thankful for a pastor who is sensitive to the Holy Spirit and will preach what God lays on his heart.

I'm thankful for our Sunday school class.

I'm thankful for the people who make up our Sunday School class.

I'm thankful for our Sunday school teacher.

I'm thankful for the lessons he has been teaching on the home. And how they've helped our home.

I'm thankful for the music we'll have at church.

I'm thankful for the opportunity to participate at church.

I'm thankful I'm saved!

30 Days of Thanksgiving--Days 16 and 17

I'm thankful that is finally the weekend.

I'm thankful next week is a short work week.

I'm thankful there is no after school next week!

I'm thankful for sleeping in late.

I'm thankful for the silence of the morning without the blaring alarm clock.

I'm thankful Michael got to sleep in with me.

I'm thankful I survived last week!

I'm thankful I do not have to bring students home with me.

I'm thankful 7 hours and 15 minutes is the length of the school day.

I'm thankful for a husband who took me out to eat last night.

I'm thankful theres not a dirty dish in my house!

I'm thankful I'm seeing the light at the end of the laundry tunnel.

I'm thankful for a husband who's not afraid of work.

I'm thankful for a husband who'll skip a day of hunting to work around the house (I am sad for him....but it was his choice!)

I'm thankful for how the yard is starting to look leaf-less again!

I'm thankful I already have my lesson plans online for next week and won't be working on that Sunday night!

I'm thankful that I already have midterms filled out.

I'm thankful to attend Kiah's ball game again.

I'm thankful it's the season for Kiah's games.

I'm thankful that it gives mom something to look forward to.

I'm thankful for a break from cleaning house (why do I always wait until Saturday?)

I'm thankful for a husband who won't complain to much if the house isn't perfect!

I'm thankful for the opportunity to buy Christmas gifts for a child in my room.

I'm thankful this is the fifth year I have got to do this (it really is fun!)

I'm thankful I never needed to be on an Angel tree.

I'm thankful for how God has blessed my family abundantly!

I'm thankful I do not need to go to the grocery store this weekend.

I'm thankful Michael is ok with baked potatoes for lunch (how easy is that?)

I'm thankful for new socks. (I was in desperate need!)

I'm thankful we're going to my in-laws this afternoon.

I'm thankful that Michaels mom texted me yesterday and said she was having a better day.

I'm thankful Mom has been starting to feel better.

I'm thankful it's getting close to Christmas time!

30 Days of Thankfulness--Day 15

I'm thankful that I was able to go to Kiah's basket ball game last night.

I'm thankful that Michael was able to go with me.

I'm thankful for spending time with my precious husband.

I'm thankful that Mom was able to be there.

I'm thankful that Mom felt well enough to be there.

I'm thankful that I got to set by mom and spend time with her.

I'm thankful Michael had a good interview today.

I'm thankful it wasn't my turn to host recess indoors today!

I'm thankful for answered prayers.

I'm thankful for our sweet lil home.

I'm thankful Michael was already home when I got here.

I'm thankful for a Wednesday night that's not rushed.

I'm thankful for a heated house.

I'm thankful for a washer and dryer.

I'm thankful for a church to attend.

30 Days of Thankfulness--Day 12 & 13 & 14

I'm thankful I'm only 6 days behind on my 30 days of thankfulness. If it were any more I might get stressed.

I'm thankful my headache that tortured me all night is finally gone without a trace.

I'm thankful for Kroger's being open 24 hours and having a steady supply of Excedrin Migraine.

I'm thankful I haven't caught strep throat from all my dear little ones who have it.

I'm thankful Michael has a job interview tomorrow.

I'm thankful for traveling safety today.

I'm thankful for doing better at Saturday's holiday festival.

I'm thankful for time spent with Teresa.

I'm thankful for my friend Carly.

I'm thankful Carly and I enjoy the same things.

I'm thankful Carly and I dislike some of the same things.

I'm thankful my wonderful, gracious, beautiful, adorable, cousin-in-law, Misty helped me out of a jam.

I'm thankful I wasn't in jail like Malachi thought!

I'm thankful I've never had a mouse in my classroom the size of the one at the high school that she showed me. It looked like a cat!

I'm thankful Mom was able to come by the Holiday festival.

I'm thankful she looked so good.

I'm thankful to spend the afternoon with her on Sunday.

I'm thankful to get to eat their roast, and save mine for another time. :)

I'm thankful for the little girl who wrote about the true meaning of Thanksgiving.

I'm thankful not all public school kids are bad.

I'm thankful for the opportunity that I'm going to have to add her story to my newsletter on Friday.

I'm thankful that I work in a place where I do not worry about including a story about thanking Jesus in my newsletter.

I'm thankful for a husband who will go grocery shopping with me.

I'm thankful for a husband who will carry in all the groceries for me.

I'm thankful for a husband who doesn't mind to eat leftovers every once in a while.

I'm thankful to have a whole pan of leftover roast and vegetable in the frig.

I'm thankful for the aroma of strawberry cupcakes in the oven.

I'm thankful for warm strawberry cupcakes.

I'm thankful for being able to help a friend out.

I'm thankful for a phone call from dad in Afghanistan.

I'm thankful the delay in the call was only a second or two.

I'm thankful that other than a few inconveniences, nothing major has happened while he has been gone.

I'm thankful that the Lord has protected him thus far.

I'm thankful that his plane trips have always been fine.

I'm thankful for the times I have got to visit him over-seas.

I'm thankful for having a friend like Bryan to accompany me.

I'm thankful glad Bryan tells the truth about luggage even when we are about to miss our plane.

I'm thankful I only tell a few fibs to avoid missing planes.

I'm thankful laughs of old memories.