I Am Thankful...

Someone sent this poem to me a couple years ago, and I thought I would share. We truly have SO much to be thankful for! Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

I Am Thankful…

I am thankful for the wife who says it's hot dogs tonight because she is home with me and not with someone else.

For the husband who is on the sofa who is being a couch potato because he is home with me and not out at the bars.

For the teenager who is complaining about doing dishes, because that he or she is at home, not on the streets.

For the taxes that I pay, because it means that I am employed.

For the mess to clean after a party, because it means that I have been surrounded by friends.

For the clothes that fit a little too snug, because it means I have enough to eat.

For my shadow that watches me work, because it means I am in the sunshine.

For a lawn that needs mowing, windows that need cleaning, and gutters that need fixing, because it means I have a home.

For all the complaining I hear about the government, because it means that we have freedom of speech.

For the parking spot I find at the far end of the parking lot, because it means I am able to walk and that I have been blessed with transportation.

For my huge heating bill, because it means I am warm.

For the lady behind me in church that sings off key, because it means that I can hear.

For the pile of laundry and ironing, because it means I have clothes to wear.

For weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day, because it means I have been capable of working hard.

For the alarm that goes off in the early morning hours, because it means that I am alive.

Live Well, Laugh often and love with all of your heart!

Catch up!

It seems like forever since we've taken the time to blog! And it also seems that our blog always starts with "we've been staying busy with school and work", and yes, that's the excuse this time too! However, we HAVE found some time to attend get-togethers, play tennis, play disc golf, laser tag, and go bowling with Jeremy & Scott, help one of Tim's co-workers with his car (rebuilding a motor), attend Girls' Night Out...oh, the list goes on!

Tim had to work, but I went to the Hick's GTG a few weekends ago. It was lots of fun (as always)! Alvin & Joann were also celebrating their 50th anniversary! :) Enjoy the pictures...

Tim & I decided to try tennis a couple weeks ago! We discovered that we live very close to a park with tennis courts! :) Neither one of us have ever played but it was fun, nevertheless. :)

We also got to go bowling and play laser tag with Jeremy & Scott a couple weeks ago. It was loads of fun. The next day, we played disc golf with them! I have to admit I wasn't looking forward to this...but it ended up to a lot of fun. We have gone back since then and I think we are "hooked"! 

Cameron & Scott - doing who-knows-what??

Amber, Amanda, Cameron, Jeremy

Tim - in action! Scott in the background

If I wasn't looking forward to playing disc golf, you can only imagine my reaction to helping one of Tim's friends rebuild his motor. :-/ However, I learned so much "helping" them (without having to get too greasy/oily/dirty in the process) and actually gave them an idea that solved a major issue (imagine that!? a girl's idea working??) ;) I also got to know this guy's wife, who happens to be a teacher! Now the car is up and running, so everyone is happy!

This week we had Girls' Night Out at The Melting Pot in Duluth. After we figured out the menu (I still agree w/Melissa, you need a PhD to eat there!), we had a fun night. :) We used to do Girls' Night Out more often but haven't for a while. Britta suggested it, so we threw it all together kinda last minute and it turned out to be a blast! I forgot my camera in the car, but here are some pictures I "stole" from Mom...

All the Ladies

All the Ladies again

Britta's Birthday

Well, that will catch us up for a while now. Next week it's Thanksgiving Holidays, then finals, then family cruise, then Christmas!! I know the time will fly! Happy Thanksgiving!