More of my favorite things

I am watching TV and 2 things have struck me. 1. The Santa who killed 9 people who knew his ex wife and 2. a line from the movie THE FAMILY MAN where Jack says "we can finally have a life that people envy and his wife Kate says, "we already do". He was talking about a fancy house, money, a prestigious job etc. and she was talking about their kids and the love of a family.

I am grateful for my family and for a simple & quiet Christmas.

I am grateful for the frozen trees and bushes that are sparkly and white and gorgeous.

I am grateful for seeing so many friends and family members today while out shopping.

I am grateful for a beautiful Christmas eve service at church.

I am grateful that my family watched the Nativity Movie with me last night and didn't laugh at me for sobbing at all the same parts I do EVERY time I watch it.

I am grateful for my mother in law teaching me to cross country ski on the canal bank yesterday.

I am grateful none of us got hurt while sledding Carmichal hill yesterday...except my stomach hurt from laughing.

I am grateful for Jesus and the opportunity to celebrate His birth in so many special ways this year.

I am grateful for my warm & soft bed and the man & dog beside me...I think I will go to sleep and dream of more things to be thankful for. Ever wake up with a song of praise on your lips? I have and I hope I do tomorrow. Good night good friends;0)