Happy New Year Thankful Thursday

I realized when I started this post I needed a new graphic for Thankful Thursday for 2025!

What are you thankful for at the start of this new year?

I'm thankful for...

~ my husband's love and support and the ways he's made me smile this week.

~ when my big boy comes in to say hi when he picks up his trailer from our yard.

~ when my DIL comes by to get some paper and glue for a project.

~ when my little guy goes to town with me for errands on Tuesday.  

~ my new large print Bible I got for Christmas and getting my name added to it too.  I also had a gift card to buy some highlighters for it.

~ some progress on getting quotes for our house we are buying and being under our budget so far.

~ a fresh new year!  I always like to put up new calendars and start new Bible reading plans and books.

Have a day of blessings!

 Bethany

Thankful Thursday

The last Thankful Thursday for 2024.

What are you thankful for as one year ends and another is about to begin?

I am thankful for...

~ my husband having days off.  Having him home has been nice.

~  my big boy serving others in his work and daily life.  He worked Christmas Eve and Christmas this year.  

~ my sweet DIL inviting us to a Christmas Eve candlelight service and snacks at her grandmother's house.

~ sweet gifts from my little guy.  He loves buying gifts for others and is so thoughtful.  

~ fun weekend with my husband's side of the family having Christmas together.  We stayed in a house and had a good time. I liked coloring and crafts with my nieces.

~ a relaxing Christmas day at home together.  We missed Caleb this year but get to celebrate with him and his wife today.

Have a day of blessings! 

 Bethany

Thankful Thursday

Less than one week until Christmas Day!

~ walking through the house buying process with my husband. I'm thankful for his knowledge.

~ when my oldest has a million things to do and comes over to take his brother for snack and play catch after school. 

~ my DIL's college graduation! We're proud of her.

~ my sweet little boy with his contagious Christmas spirit.  He sings loudly and loves all the fun of Christmas, he's so fun!

~ doing some "Christmas activities" together last Friday night....free things our community has that were fun and festive.

~ this little Christmas devotional book we've been reading each night. It's great!  I reviewed it here and am glad to have this to do together.

~  a lovely candlelight service last Sunday at our church and the slideshow of the "year in review" that they played.  

Have a day of blessings! 

 Bethany

Thankful Thursday

This month is going so quickly! I’m thankful for…

~ my husband walking me through the steps and explaining things to me as we are looking at another house. 

~ my oldest and DIL showing us their land. 

~  my DIL and oldest coming to eat and decorate for Christmas. 

~ my little guy participating in UIL contest again this year. He did Music Memory and Number Sense this year. He for 5th in Music Memory and his team got 3rd in Number Sense. 

~ a friend telling me about how God answered a prayer for her family! 

~ starting to get Christmas cards in the mail. 

~ seeing my Dad.

Have a day of blessings! 

 Bethany

Thankful Thursday

We are in the midst of the December activities! Titus commented today this week was so fast!

This week I am thankful for...

~  when my husband gets me gas because he knows I have errands to do.

~ when my oldest stops by to pick something up and comes in to talk.

~ chatting with my DIL after church and when she asks me what I did for Caleb when his allergies are bothering him.

~ when my little guy tells me about his day and the things they do at recess.

~  finding cheap fabric ($0.49 a  yard) was fun for me!

~  having a nice Thanksgiving holiday and getting to go to the deer lease together.

~ the new month and the fun traditions and memories we have this month and holiday season.

Have a day of blessings! 

 Bethany

Wednesday Hodgepodge

1. What's the best $5 gift to give someone? 

A gift card to their favorite tea or coffee shop.

2. What's your favorite way to relax/unwind during the busy holiday season? 

Looking at the lights on the Christmas tree when the house is dark.

3. How do you feel about gingerbread? Love it or no thanks? Are gingerbread houses a part of your holiday tradition? If you said yes, how does that look? Do you like ginger flavor in other kinds of dishes? 

I might eat one cookie if someone makes it but it's definitely not a favorite!
We do have a tradition to decorate a gingerbread house.  We don't eat those, just do it for fun. So to save a little money I buy them at the after christmas sale and we save them in the Christmas tub to do the next year.  

Fun memory...the library in the town where we used to live would have a special Saturday morning that families could sign up and come decorate a gingerbread house.  Each family signed up to bring a different topping.  It was so fun.

4. December 5th is National Blue Jeans Day...will you be celebrating? Do you have a favorite brand? A favorite pair? Do you have a hard time parting with a favorite pair of jeans? Blue jeans-joggers-leggings-yoga pants...which one do you wear most often? 

I probably won't be wearing jeans tomorrow. It's my quilting day so usually wear my comfy pants!
I have some I bought at Kohls that  I like.  One pair has a hole in the knee and I continue to wear them.  I like yoga pants and leggings but wear jeans often when I'm going to do errands.

5. As we head into this holiday season what's your biggest priority or goal for the end of the year?

To enjoy the time with family and making new memories/traditions now that our son is married. Also not be stressed about a to do list 

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

It doesn't seem like it should already be December!  I think I am missing the week we sometimes between Thanksgiving and December! I have a lot of things bought for gifts and know which traditions I want to be sure to do that are important to me.  I try not to be stressed over things and just enjoy the season. It's busy and we have several things on our calendar.  The wrapping is something I need to do and spread out so I don't have so much to do at one time. 

Have a day of blessings! Bethany

Giving Thanks Challenge 2024

In November I participate in a Giving Thanks Challenge where I post one thing I’m thankful for each day. I like to read over these from year to year and also enjoy reading what others post. Join me! Being thankful is important for every day not just on Thanksgiving.

Day 1: I’m thankful today for good salad bar and laughter (because of a cricket 🦗).

Day 2: I’m thankful today for time at the deer lease 🦌 and the memories for these brothers.

Day 3: I’m thankful for the beautiful rainbow we saw.

Day 4: I’m thankful to hear the sound of the rain falling.

Day 5: I’m thankful to be able to go vote on a beautiful fall morning in small town Texas and hear the chimes at the Methodist church downtown playing “I Love To Tell The Story.”

Day 6: I’m thankful I found the misplaced checks that I was depositing from a PTO fundraiser and that the fundraiser was a success! 💰

Day 7: I’m thankful for quilting time on Thursday mornings. I love this hobby and my teacher!

Day 8: I’m thankful for our school and staff. It’s great to witness the care they have for the students and how they all work together to teach the students and also celebrate them.

Day 9: I’m thankful for Saturdays without plans.

Day 10: I’m thankful for our church family and the new people I’ve met so far that are joining us. Special day at our church!

Day 11: I’m thankful for a pretty afternoon walk at the park.

Day 12: I’m thankful for our ladies Bible class and what those ladies mean to me.

Day 13: I’m thankful I could help at the book fair at school this morning!

Day 14: I’m thankful we could go to a fun event at the school together… walking at the track followed by supper provided by the bank, then looking at book fair and seeing the students’ projects on a book they had read.

Day 15: I’m thankful for Caleb. I’m blessed to have him for my son for so many reasons. I’m also thankful that I got to have lunch with him today.

Day 16: I’m thankful for meeting for lunch with family including cousins, uncle and aunts. It was nice to see everyone I haven’t seen in a while.

Day 17: I’m thankful for food to eat, clothes to wear, and our vehicles.

Day 18: I’m thankful I could hear the presentation by the B... family with TxDOT at the school sharing their daughter’s story.

Day 19: I’m thankful for my husband and his love, support, and friendship. Also for our tradition of Tuesday lunch dates.

Day 20: I’m thankful to have Sydney for my “daughter in love.” She is a blessing to our family. I’m thankful Caleb chose her as his wife and for her love and support of him. Also she’s a sweet big sis to Titus.

Day 21: I’m thankful that Titus is my son. He has such a sweet,caring heart. He always knows when I need a smile or hug and I love that about him. I’m thankful we could have lunch at the Thanksgiving feast at school too with him.

Day 22: I’m thankful for friends that keep in touch.

Day 23: I’m thankful for our traditional P.... family Thanksgiving get together. And our cousin picture!

Day 24: I’m thankful for pretty weather and my favorite tea at HTeaO.

Day 25: I’m thankful for a nice day at home with Titus for chores.

Day 26: I’m thankful to have Titus along with me for my errands and for calls from Caleb.

Day 27: I’m thankful for family, good food, and being together.

Day 28: I read this quote this morning and have pondered it today. My heart is full of gratitude for our family and the joy it brings to have our old traditions and to be making new ones. Happy Thanksgiving!

Day 29: I’m thankful for the beauty of nature…animals, stars, fall leaves.

Day 30: I’m thankful for the hope I have because if Jesus.

Have a day of blessings! 

 Bethany