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November 11: I'm thankful for my freedom and for those who fought so I could have it.

November 12: I'm thankful today for a working vehicle. Despite all the baby crap in the back seat, it works and gets us where we need to go.

November 13: I'm thankful for bedtime. That poor boy needed it tonight.

November 14: I'm thankful for being able to see, hear, taste, smell, and feel. 

November 15: I'm thankful for the daycare Ryan goes to everyday. Those ladies love him to pieces and he is so happy there. If he can't be with me during the day, it's nice to know that he's with someone that takes good care of him.

November 16: I'm thankful for access to fresh fruits and vegetables. I think I take this for granted a lot.

November 17: I've already been thankful for my job, but today I'm thankful for my coworkers.

November 18: I'm thankful for Peek-a-boo apps on the iPad without which I would not be able to get Ryan to calm down when he thinks dinner is taking too long.

November 19: I'm thankful for the artistic/creative talent of others. It brightens my life when they share their gifts.

November 20: I'm thankful for the ability to work well under pressure. It has (and continues) to serve me well.

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November 5: I'm thankful for technology that keeps me connected to people all over the country.


November 6: I'm thankful for online school. Without it, I wouldn't be able to do what I've done so far.


November 7: I'm thankful for my supportive mom family that keeps me sane.


November 8: I'm thankful for 4 am wake-ups that result in two hours of sweaty snuggles on the couch. Totally worth it!


November 9: I'm thankful for the good balance of routine and spontaneity in my life. Just the right mixes of knowing what's going to happen next and not knowing what it the world is going on :)


November 10: I'm thankful for our home. Despite living in an apartment where one of the toilets doesn't function properly 80% of the time and the floor above us always seems to be inhabited by descendants of buffaloes, it's home. And I like it.

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November 3: I'm thankful for my husband who loves me in spite on all the crazy.

November 4: I'm thankful for my health.

"Cow"abunga

Could he be any cuter? I don't think so. Obviously, Ryan was a cow for Halloween. He was not terribly excited about wearing the hood, but he participated long enough for us to get some pictures. We didn't do anything for Halloween specifically since it was cold and really rainy. Ryan really enjoyed getting to play around during Spirit Week at daycare and wore his costume there.

Don't be fooled. He isn't technically walking yet. I would imagine this was a lucky shot and he fell right after this was snapped. He will take two or three steps before he falls down again. Although, the daycare swears that Monday he was walking all over the place. I've never seen it, so I refuse to believe it's true until I do.

I'm so excited to be heading into the holiday season. I've decided this year to make sure that I am intentionally thankful for something everyday during the month of November. With all we have going on, it's difficult sometimes to stop and take the time to really absorb all of the blessings we have.

So here we go...

November 1: I'm thankful for my little family. I could not be more loved.
November 2: I'm thanking for my job. Though I get frustrated, a steady income is not something everyone has right now.

More later :)