Little Things I'm Thankful for...............

It's November.  Time for everybody to post their 30 days of Thankfulness on Facebook.  I love this time of year!!  Folks just feel more grateful for what they have when they consciously think about it and voice it.  I kept a journal of blessings once....and it truly is hard to be depressed when you realized how outright overwhelmed with blessings we are!  I wanted to do a 30 days of blessings post....but honestly.....I don't think I could keep up with it for 30 whole days....and we're going on vacation for a week and I would probably miss a few days here and there....so I think I want to just make my own list....all at one time.  And I don't know if I will list 30 things, 300 things or 30000 things or just a few things......I will just start being thankful and see where the gratitude takes me.  I don't want to belittle the HUGE blessings in my life......I'm quite OBVIOUSLY thankful for the big things: my Savior, my family, my health and home........but for this exercise, I'd like to focus on the little things....the blessings I take for granted day to day.

Things I'm thankful for:

The rich aroma of Coffee.  It smells even better than it tastes...which is MAGICAL.
My soft worn-out cotton nightgown.  Nothing feels as soft and comfortable.
Puppy dog kisses.
Fuzzy Socks. Pure bliss when my feets are chilly.
Freshly grated nutmeg. 
Dr. Pepper Bonne Bell Lip Smacker Lip balm.
Fires in fireplaces. So cozy.
Handmade Quilts.
Baby's cheeks.
Picnics.
Freshly washed sheets/linens.
Bubble Baths.
Drinking from a fancy glass.
Cotton Candy.
Those tiny shampoo and conditioner bottles in hotels.
Aprons. I feel so fancy and Donna-Reedish when I wear one!
Musicals.  Why can't we all know the lyrics and dance steps and break into song in real life?
Little bitty girls in tutus.
Homemade ice cream.
Gingham table cloths.
Hayrides.
A cup of Earl Grey with cream and a Scone.
Windy Days.
Good Books.
Puns.  I do love a good pun. 
Magic Markers!
A hot shower on a chilly morning.
Holding Hands.
Antique Stores.  I love imagining who owned the vintage items before and how they lived.
Music and the emotion it invokes and the way it can set a mood with just a few notes.
Birds feasting at my bird feeders.
Candlelight.
Cheesy Nachos.
Feeling proud of my children.
Hugs.
Getting a letter or card in the mail.
Vintage hats. 
Sleeping Late.
Maps.  I've always enjoyed looking at maps and dreaming of new places to see.
Seashells.
Long Chats with friends.
A new box of crayons....the colors, the possibilities, the smell...a box of crayons is pure delight!
Having someone wash my hair.
Clothing in smaller sizes!
Motorcycle rides with my husband.
The thrill of performing on stage.  It's been a while, but I know I'd still love it.
The feeling I get when I help someone else.
Cracking the top on a creme brulee!
Relaxing in the dark with the glow of Christmas Tree lights.
Worshiping with abandon....hands lifted high, tears running down my cheeks and a smile on my face.
Snuggling.
A cool breeze on a sweltering day.
Early morning.....when the sky is on fire with the promise of a new day.
Herb Gardens.
Painting.
Shooting Stars.
Old barns.
Crisp, cold mornings when you can see your breath when you talk.
The smell of bacon frying.
Lakes with water so smooth they look like mirrors.
Autumn leaves.
When someone "likes" my status updates on FaceBook.
When my husband smiles at me.
When my kids call me...just to say "I love you"  because they miss me.
Going on trips....anticipating the journey and the new experiences.
Lace.
Taking pictures with a camera. It just seems like magic to me.
Seeing horses running in a field.  Such magnificent creatures!
Watermelon with just a pinch of salt.
Teapots. Teacups. Dainty napkins.
Men who act like gentlemen.
Pearls.
Biscotti.  Cookies are just more fun when you can dunk 'em!
Home-grown Tomatoes....so fresh off the vine that they are still warm from the sunshine.
T-shirts.  Comfy, practical and fun.
Trees.  I love trees. 
Caramel.  It's ooey-gooey and so delicious! Even more thankful for SALTED caramel!
Rocking chairs.  Soothing, relaxing, rhythmic rocking. When I feel bad or upset, it's just the thing.
Laughter. 
Christmas Carols.  I'd listen year round if it wouldn't drive my poor husband insane. (It would.)
Dog clothes.  I know it's silly....but dog clothes make me happy.
Afternoon naps.
Cooking.  It gives me great satisfaction to cook for people and for them to enjoy what I've made.
Mason jars. 
The sound of crickets at night.
Pencils.  I love a good No 2 Pencil with a sharp lead and a new eraser!
Pedicures.  I like having pretty toes!
Crossword puzzles.  Probably because I'm a word-nerd.
Shopping for bargains.  I love a good deal.
My faith. I can't imagine my life without my relationship with Jesus.
Daydreams and wishes.
The joy of surprises.
Roses and Daffodils.
Making other people smile.
Touch.  So much can be conveyed just with a simple touch.
Butterflies.
Rainy Days and Sunny Days.  Each one makes the other more special.
Dusk...right before it gets dark. My favorite time of day.
Time spent with friends.
Foggy mornings.
A full moon in a starlit sky.
Popcorn!
Cartoons.
Mountains.  O, how I missed them when we moved out to Texas.
A simple piece of buttered toast.
Tangy margaritas with a salty rim...served with chips and salsa!
Parodies.  I so love a good laugh.
When someone tells me that I've done a good job.
Glass bottles.  I have a thing for glass bottles. I have tons of them!
School supplies.
Glitter.
Cookbooks.
Antique fans.
A chilled glass of white wine and some cheese, olives, fruit and good crusty artisan bread.
Pinterest. Because who ISN'T thankful for so many ideas in one place?
The "Touch-Up" setting on my dryer.  Because ironing all my clothes is just too hard.
Having friends over for dinner.
Pumpkins.....I just love big, fat orange pumpkins.
Comedies.  I like to laugh.
Shopping at Hobby Lobby.  I could spend hours in there.
Anticipation.
Christmas...the whole season.
Iced Tea.  Because I'm truly a girl from the South.
Rice Krispie Treats.  Still a favorite.
Slow dancing.
Kissing.
Praying with my husband.
Contentment.
Onion Rings.
Running barefoot thru the soft new grass in the springtime.
Strawberries.
Big Band Music.  It just sounds so happy.
Being silly. Giggles. Gaffaws. Belly Laughs.
Dolphins.
Dreams.
Teddy Bears and Baby Dolls.
Goats. I love to watch goats frolic and play.  They are just so funny!
Nativity sets.
A beautifully set tablescape.
Buttons.  Jars full of buttons.
Blue Kool-Aid that looks like Windex in your glass.
Pumpkin-Spice Lattes.
Peanut butter cookies with the fork-tine marks on top.
Indoor plumbing.  (It's a no-brainer; something I take for granted, but am VERY thankful for!)
Tiramisu
French Toast on a Sunday morning.
Lanterns.
Moss on rocks.
Pink lemonade.
Being called Mommy.
Peanuts cartoons.
Claw foot bathtubs.
Cupcakes.
Arched doorways.
The sound of raindrops on a tin roof.
Misty mornings and frosty fields.
Rock Walls.
Ivy.
Bed and Breakfast weekends.
Porch Swings.
Marigolds.
Topiary.
Snowmen.
Clothespins.
Splashing in puddles.
Ice skating.
Sidewalk Cafes.
Handmade soaps.
Fluffy clouds.
Dollhouse furniture.
Christmas Ornaments and cookie exchange parties!
Strawberry Shortcake.
The way babies smell.
Watercolor paintings.
Hawaiian Tropic Suntan Oil.
Libraries.
Smores.
Ramekins.
Cowgirl Boots.
Memories.
Moonpies.
Waterfalls.
Fairy Gardens.
Carousels.
Kitchen-Aid Mixer.
Guacamole.
Hammocks.
Umbrellas.  Paper Umbrellas for drinks. Patio Umbrellas for picnics.
Duct tape.
Lunch boxes.
Walking in the moonlight.
Sweater-Weather.
Slumber Parties....giggling all night, sharing secrets and eating junk food.
Date night.
Rubber stamp sets.
Bento boxes.
Wine Bottle Corks.
A clean house that smells like Pine Sol and Lemon-Fresh Pledge.
Tomato Soup and a Grilled Cheese Sammich
Coming home to a yummy supper in the crock pot.
Fireworks in a Summer Sky.
The pops and cracks that a vinyl record makes.  Just adds to the music for me.
Cheesy Hallmark Channel Chick-movies.  The cheesier, the better.
Thai tea.
The way kittens "make biscuits" with their paws. So cute!
Scooby Doo.
Having someone wash my car (one of my least favorite tasks).
Long car trips with my husband. Best time to talk and laugh and share with each other.
That shag carpet and wild wall paper is no longer in style.
Spanish Moss that hangs low from trees.
Fairy Tales.
Tacky tourist photo ops with the cuts outs to stick your face in for a dumb picture.  What fun!
The Food Network!
Arbors, Pergolas, Lanais, Patios, Porches.....
Mexican Food.  I think I could eat Mexican food every day and be happy about it.
Hearing from old friends.
Sitting by the fire.
Crossstitching.
Laughter.
Having lotion rubbed on dry skin....so soothing!
Being able to cook a meal for someone and have them enjoy it.
Making New Years resolutions....a fresh new start!  A do-over.
Serving Dishes, china, old glass dishes and plates. I love kitchen-ware!
Seeing clothes drying on a clothes line. 
Sunrise, when the sky is blood-orange and the dew is still on the grass and the birds start to sing.
Cows in the field, chewing their cud.
Old Ladders.
Being tickled.
Knowing what my husband is thinking and we both smile because he knows that I know.
Packing my suitcase for a trip.
Family reunions.
The way water ripples when you toss a stone in.