Friday Gratitudes

1. Wednesday morning I was thankful for Earl Pitts Umerikan on HI-99: "Next time you think about ordering a latte, just say no. It's a gateway drink...to a life of designer labels and overpriced kitchen utensils". Gave me a chuckle before I was even out of bed.

2. That same morning I'd already heard that we might get to a high of 68 that day. Come on spring!

3. And I'd already decided my theme for the day was going to be a poster I've seen for sale on Etsy: "Today I will be happier than a bird with a french fry".

4. I'm thankful that we're one step closer in what has become known as the "House Saga". Still months to go, but we're headed in the right direction.

5. We're so blessed by our parents. Mine gave us some unexpected, awesome, extremely helpful news this week related to the House Saga. One huge worry relieved.

6. I'm thankful for our deep freezer that allowed me to buy $104 worth of meat last Sunday because we were out and it was on sale (and I had coupons!).

7. I'm thankful for the coupons that saved me $20.05 off last week's grocery bill (and I've even missed several weeks worth of coupons!).

8. I’m thankful that my in-laws only live ½ mile down the road from us, and that by some magical stroke of luck Rodney was still at home Wednesday morning when I needed him to come let me in my own house (dang this wonderful spring weather, I forgot I hadn’t started my truck). Thanks Rodney!!

9. I'm thankful for the warm weather...Wednesday afternoon I changed into capris and flip flops and picked up rocks and sticks out of the yard. So nice!

10. I'm thankful for my birthday today!