30 Days of Thankfulness

November 14th - Today I am thankful that my parents came to visit.

Today was actually a pretty crazy day...but it was nice to visit with my parents. They came in town to go to the OSU Basketball game...the first REAL game, even though it was still non-conference. We got there about 15 minutes to tip-off...but when we got up to the arena, the clock showed we still had 50 minutes. A little confused, we asked one of the event staff what was happening. Turned out, the officials weren't there yet. We got our seats and some drinks and popcorn to share. When the clock was at 27 minutes, it stopped...so we assumed the refs were there. WRONG! They announced that the refs were still not there and tip-off was still at least and hour away. Mom and dad were heading back to Tulsa to be at Mason's last game of the year, so they needed to be gone by 4pm....tip-off wasn't going to be until at least 3pm....so we left. We left our seats, our drinks and popcorn, our paid parking, and my "un-used" ticket. CRAZY! Apparently, the officials were never notified of the time change of the game. Anyway---we left there and met Kenny out on the road as were walking to our car. He said he would give us a ride :-/ ...dad got in the front and mom and I in back....until mom realized that she was literally in a cage! There were bars in front of her and on the door window...and no handle to get out!!! She started getting chlosterphobic FAST! Kenny got her out and we just walked to the care. :) We then went out for mexican food!!! YUM! They also helped me pick out paint colors and played with the dogs. I am thankful that my parents live close enough to come visit anytime! I am thankful that they enjoy going to athletic events! I am thankful that they enjoy coming to see us!

I also just want to say that I am so excited that both the Cowboy teams (basketball and football) won their games! And Mason, my nephew, won his game too!!!! I am really excited and thankful for that!!!! It was his last game before he plays "real" football for Union. My brother has been Mason's coach for a long time and now he has to let Mason go play for the big, school coaches. I can't wait to see how God uses Mason with Football...he is such a GREAT athlete!!!!!

November 15th - Today I am thankful for our wedding pictures!

We got our wedding pictures in the mail on Saturday. I opened the disc today and downloaded them to my computer. I LOVE THEM!!!! I made myself stop looking at them when I got the website on my email last week...I was getting too nit-picky with them, so I decided I needed to take a break from them. I think I was getting frustrated b/c I wanted to them to capture EVERY SINGLE emotion I was feeling. I know...thats ridiculous! However, I looked at them today and LOVE LOVE LOVE them!!!! I can't wait for us to pick out what we want to hang! I am so thankful for our talented photographers (Sarah is contracted by Storybook when she photographs weddings)! I am so thankful for Storybook Wedding Photography! I am so thankful that Ken and our wedding party were so patient with my desire for A LOT of pictures! I am so thankful that we captured so many wonderful details of our wedding day! I am so thankful for my husband!!!! I am so thankful for God's perfect timing and our marraige!

Here are a few pictures:

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November 12th - Today I am thankful for God's blessings!

Ken received his Advanced Certification today. Now, I don't know exactly what that means, but he is really excited about it and I know that he can now have any position within the police department. Its the highest certification he can get!!! PLUS, he has finished over half of his Bachelor's Degree....he only has 49 hours left!!!! I am so very proud of him!!!! I am so thankful that Ken has a drive to better himself! I am so thankful that he wants to continue in education to provide for our family! I am so thankful that he enjoys what he's doing! I am so thankful for him being in my life!

November 13th - Today I am thankful for Michelle and Finley coming to see me!!!

This morning, I called Michelle to see what her plans were for the day because I was really missing her. Fortunately, she didn't have plans until the evening...and it didn't hurt that she needed to do a little Stillwater shopping....so she and Finley packed up and met me for lunch!!!! I loved it! Finley is changing so much and I just love seeing her! We met at Mexico Joe's, which is a place that she and I used to eat about once a week when she lived with me. Finley enjoyed chips, tortillas, and even a little pineapple. :) I am so thankful for my best friend! I am so thankful that she came to spend time with me! I am so thankful for her life!

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November 10th - Today I'm thankful for COWBOY BASKETBALL and a date night with my hubby!

After work, I came home and made dinner. I was excited that the basketball game was late in the evening so we could eat at home. After dinner, we headed up to Gallagher-Iba Arena for the game!!! We had a great time visiting with my friend Trish and enjoyed some popcorn and twizzlers and a diet dr. pepper. I just LOVE basketball season!!! And I just love love love OSU Basketball!!!!! :) I am thankful for Cowboy Basketball! I am thankful that I am able to go to the games. I am thankful that Ken got to go with me to the game. I am thankful for our date night!

November 11th - Today I am thankful for Ken and I's day off together.

Wednesdays are the only day that Ken and I have the same day-off. I love that we get to spend the whole day together. Lately we have been trying to do things to the house, but it usually doesn't work out that way. We end up just being lazy and enjoying each other. Today was really good. We slept in until about 9:15...actually we HAD to get up and get going because we had to be at the "old" house at 10am for someone to get a couch I sold....then we had breakfast at Perkins Family Restraunt. It was YUMMY! After breakfast, we were exhausted...came back home and we both napped on the couch. Watched a little TV. Took a walk in the woods. Went to Atwoods. Had dinner at Palaminos. Back at home and watching some TV before bed. Its a been a really good day. I am thankful that we Ken and I get a day off together. I am thankful that we can spend a nice relaxing day together. I am so thankful that we are best friends. I am so thankful that we love spending our time together. I am so thankful that we enjoy the same type of entertainment. I am so thankful for my husband!

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November 9th - Today I am thankful for my short day at work.

I know, its pretty sad....but today the electricity went out at work between 9:45am and 10:30am. I was over in the Student Union running some errands and when I got back to UHS, the lights were off....and they remained off the rest of the day. A co-worker and I went to an orientation for transfer students around 11:30 and got back around 1pm to find it still dark. I left around 2pm for the day. It was nice to come home and see Ken...and then I went about running errands. I'm thankful that I got a little surprise today. I am thankful that I had some daylight to run errands. I am thankful that I didn't have to cram my errands into my lunch break. I am thankful for then unexpected break!

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November 6th - Today I'm thankful for our neighbors.

Tonight we went to a suprise birthday party for one of our neighbors, Bobby. We met at a restaurant and just had a great time with everyone! It was so nice to visit and get to know everyone a little better. As we were leaving, Shannon (who lives across the street from us), made sure I had her phone number. She wanted me to know that if I need anything at anytime, especially when Ken is working, that I am welcome to call or come over. I am so thankful that we have neighbors that we love. I'm so thankful that we not only have great neighbors, but new friends. I am so thankful that our new friends are so caring and loving. I am so thankful that we have people to look after our home or us if anything might happen. I am so thankful God provided us with such a great place to live!

November 7th - Today I am thankful that our garage sale was worth it!

I'm not a huge garage sale fan because its a lot of work to get everything organized and priced and set up. Usually, I just like to give things to Salvation Army....and I've learned Ken is the same way. However, the girls at work had set a date for one and Ken & I had a lot of big things to get rid of, so we joined in on the fun. :) We had it at my house since its for sale and no one is living there. I couldn't have done it without my friend, Rachel! She was there ready to go at 6:30am and helped me set up and worked the people and even showed my house!!!! haha! We actually ended up showing the house about 5 times....HOPEFULLY we will get some leads from that. Anyway---Kari and Kacey came a little later to help. It was really a fun girls' day! I ended up making $230 in 5 hours. I'm really excited because I am planning to use some of the money for the Beth Moore/Kay Arthur/Pricilla Shirer Conference coming up soon!!! I am so thankful that the garage sale was productive. I am so thankful that I was able to make some money. I am so thankful that we were able to get rid of things we didn't need. I am so thankful that we had a vacant house/garage to have the sale. I am so thankful that we were able to show the house some too. I am thankful that God allowed me to have some extra money for the conference coming up!

November 8th - Today I am thankful our pastor and his wife!

Last Sunday, I posted about Ken and I's "date night" to church and then Louie's. Tonight, we did the same thing....but this time we had a triple-date! Our pastor & his wife (JB and Jean) and their daughter & her boyfriend came with us. It was so fun! We had such a good time visiting and getting to know them better outside of church. And...I might have asked him some theological questions while we were there....I just can't help it! I love talking about it!!! I am so thankful we have a pastor that wants to get to know us. I am so thankful that JB and Jean love us (and the congregation). I am so thankful that they are personable. I am so thankful that JB is always there to help us understand the Bible. I am so thankful that he desires to truly know exactly what the Word says and to teach it correctly. I am so thankful that he gives THE clear gospel message! We just love him and completely blessed that God has allowed us to be at Countryside!

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November 5th - I am thankful for girls' night!

Some of us girls that work together have girls' night once a month. We have all worked together...in the same building....but its hard to actually spend real time together. So this was, and is, our solution. Tonight we met at Tia's and she made some yummy Taco Soup, and the rest of us brought desserts! We had so much fun just talking and eating!!! Two things girls LOVE to do!!! :)

I'm really excited because next month we are having it at OUR NEW HOUSE!!!! And its CHRISTMAS!!!! We are going to do an ornament exchange and have breakfast for dinner. It will be super fun!!!

I am thankful that God has given me good girlfriends. I am thankful that I have girls to bond with and share life with. I am thankful that God always provides for me. I am thankful that we have fun entertainment and good times!

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November 3rd - Today I am thankful for Lacie Habekott.

Now, I understand the 3rd is our 1 month anniversary...and I fully intended to have that as what I was thankful for, but our evening got even better. Our friend from church, Lacie, came over to visit with us about what she is doing and the path God has her on right now. She is a full-time staff member with Campus Crusade for Christ in their Military Ministry. She will be working at the U.S. Naval Base in Colorado Springs, CO doing evangelism and christian leadership (check out her webpage here). I am so thankful that she is taking a stand for Christ in an area that most people don't think about. I am thankful that she cares so much about the men and women that fight for our country. I am so very thankful to see how God has used circumstances in her life to use her for His ministry! I am so thankful that she is enjoying her single-life and giving her time to ministry! I am so thankful that she is excited about what God is doing! I am so thankful for what God is doing!!!! It was so great to meet with her! We are excited to support her through this ministry!!! We are excited to stand in the Throne Room with her....PACK THE PLACE, Lacie!!!!
(And, also, I just have say that we ate the top of our wedding cake...1 month anniversary...and it was AMAZING!!!! So thankful for Ms. Laura's!!!)

November 4th - Today I am thankful for my husband.

Ken and I had plans to work on the house, which our usual plan for our Wednesdays off. However, as we were starting to plan our day I got really frustrated. I am so tired of our house looking cramped and cluttered with random, not matching furniture! I'm tired of it not looking put together and pretty. And, honestly I know we've only been in it TOGETHER for about a month, but I am tired of working on it. Every room has to be re-done and some days its really over-whelming. To make matters worse, I've been sick for about 3 weeks. Its ridiculous!!! I got sick and took a couple days off work to get over it. It wasn't an infection, but I was on sudafed and ended up getting Ken sick too. I then went back to work for a week, but that weekend I felt worse! This past Monday, I went to see the dr and it had turned into an infection and I've been on antibiotics for the last 3 days. With all of that said....today, I didn't think much of being sick because I am READY TO BE OVER IT! With everything we had to do, I sat down and was exhausted...and Ken told me to lay down and nap. I didn't want to...I feel guilty...I want to cry....I'm just frustrated....I'll be ok!!! The next the I know, I'm asleep for a good 2.5 hours. He keeps working and doing things around the house...all while I'm sleeping! I have to say that when I woke up, I felt a million times better (and was able to actually get some things done)! I wasn't as cold or tired or cranky anymore. I am so thankful that I have a husband who loves me! I am so thankful that I have a husband who cares about me feeling better! I am so thankful that I have a husband who is selfless! I am so thankful that I have a husband who loves me despite my attitude! I am so thankful that I have a husband who is willing to take care of our house and me! I am so thankful that he loves me!