Thankful Thursday

Life is hectic as always, so it is definitely good for me to slow down -- even if it is just long enough to type this out. :)

1. My Nanny. Today is her 77th birthday. She is an extraordinarily strong woman. I love her cooking, her personality, her strength. We have so many fun memories and more to come. I love you Nanny!

2. My crock pot. Preparing dinner for my family is more complicated than ever since I'm rarely home for dinner. The crock pot saves the day. (And I love the crock pot liners that make cleanup so easy!)

3. My pedometer. I wear it most days, and I check it a few times a day to see how I'm doing. I shoot for 10,000 steps a day. It just helps me see what kind of exercise I'm getting without trying too hard. :)

4. Payday this week. This payday (today) Doug received his annual bonus. Yeah Doug!

5. My mom. Thanks for helping me clean up my messy house on Tuesday. And for accepting Bo into your backyard. And for the thousands of ways that you help everyone in our family. You never hesitate to help me when I need it, even when I think I don't need it.