30 Days of Thankful: Days 22-30

So I kind of fell off the wagon towards the end of the month. I promise I was still being thankful, but I just didn't take the time to write about it. First we had the Thanksgiving holiday and family in town - and I wasn't about to sit at my computer typing when I could be hanging out with my family and eating delicious food. Then my mom, Claire, and I got the chance to drive to Austin and meet Claire's new baby cousin and my niece (I am officially an Aunt!). So I am going to try to make up for the days I missed as succinctly as possible.

Day 22 - This day I was thankful for the Thanksgiving holiday. We had some great family time and some delicious food. It was an excellent day - except for nap-time, but that is neither here not there.

Day 23 - I was thankful that the in-laws had some tickets to the Ark vs. LSU game that they weren't using and Jared and I reaped the benefits. It was a really good game to watch. We lost - which was sad - but at least we didn't get creamed. Also, I should have put more layers on...it was cold!

Day 24 - I was thankful for a quiet day at home with Jared and Claire. We got our Christmas decor out and almost all put up. I got to listen to my Christmas music and get ready for the Christmas season.

Day 25 - This day I was thankful for a helpful, loving husband who took care of Claire and me while I was feeling pukey. So glad that he doesn't run and hide when the going gets tough. : )

Day 26 - On this day, I was thankful that we had a safe day of driving on our way to visit David and Ashley and Sutton - and I was thankful for the Cracker Barrel store which was a much needed distraction for Claire after a long day of driving.

Day 27 - I was thankful for the new baby-doll and stroller that entertained Claire for a good portion of the day, so that my mom could hold her new granddaughter. Claire was definitely more jealous when Mimi was holding baby Sutton than when mommy was.

Day 28 - This day I was thankful for getting some time to hang out with my brother and getting to watch him be a daddy to his new little girl. Also, that my mom and I got to babysit Sutton, so that David could go have lunch with his friend.

Day 29 - I am still thankful that my mom and I made the smart decision to get through Dallas on day one of our travel - on the way to Austin and on the way home. And that it was a really beautiful day. We got to take a walk with David, Ashley, and Sutton and enjoy our last hours with them before packing up and saying goodbye. We had a really great visit with them and the goodbye was definitely bittersweet. 

Day 30 - I was thankful that we got to spend some time with Dorothy and that Claire was such a super, duper traveler again. She really just goes with the flow and it is SO helpful. Also, I was REALLY thankful to get home and see my husband and sleep in my own bed.

I am so, so thankful for all of the blessings I have in my life. So many things that there aren't enough days in a month to list them all! The Lord really has bestowed favor and mercy on my family and me.