i am thankful

I have so much to be thankful for in my life. In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday I will list a few.

1. my home

2. my family

3. cheap rent

4. abundance

5. the opportunity to return to school

6. fabulous professors 

7. meeting new classmates

8. the gift of resourcefulness

9. a humorous family

10. the ability to laugh at myself

11. the boots I scored from the thrift store

12. my juicer

13. cheap socks

14. friends in time of need

15. friends in times of joy

16. my one year Bible

17. the gift of a harmonious spirit

18. endurance

19. my running shoes

20. my bike

21. tea

22. words

23. and the ability to use them

24. flip-flops

25. knowing how to crochet

26. yarn

27. fabric

28. knowing how to sew

29. everything within walking distance

30. craigslist

31. my dryer

32. wash and wear hair

33. my serger

34. wonderful childhood memories

35. geocaching

36. good health

37. a name that means purity

38. my daughter, who grows more beautiful every day

39. children who love each other

40. a family that enjoys being together

41. quiet moments

42. tea time

43. my dining chairs

44. the internet

45. access to information

46. my bed

47. the public library

48. rosemary

49. the miniature roses in my garden

50. monarch butterflies in my back yard

51. surprise babies

52. baby curls

53. freedom

54. blankets

55. towels warm from the dryer

56. winter

57. hard times that show me how much I have

58. inspiration

59. creativity

60. brother & sisters in Christ

61. others who passionately serve

62. good dreams

63. restful sleep

64. rocking horses

65. my sewing machine

66. my crochet needles

67. bell peppers

68. access to clean drinking water

69. indoor plumbing

70. fresh fruits and vegetables

71. my apple tree

72. road trips

73. pleasant memories

74. world maps

75. ikea storage furniture

76. the joy of the Lord

77. clean towels

78. my husband-whom I love dearly

79. answered prayers

80. pets

81. milk chocolate chips

82. my grandma

83. my brothers

84. having amazing sister-in-laws

85. slip-covers

86. Valentine's Day

87. God's word

88. people who have taught me how to pray

89. youth leaders

90. free furniture

91. my mini-van

92. gas money

93. oops paint

94. knee socks

95. home made quilts

96. rain

97. summer

98. the colors of Fall leaves

99. a healthy heart

100. cinnamon scented pine cones

Mostly I am grateful for the grace of God that is shown in my life daily by all the blessings I have been given.

Gratitude is lovely.

in bloom

My garden is still blooming nicely in spots. The miniature roses always bring a smile to my face. They are like a nice surprise when they rebloom. They are like a little glimpse of sunshine when the night falls faster for Autumn.

Yellow and fuscia bring a nice contrast to the green leaves.

The colors are lovely too. Aren't they

I am very thankful for my garden.

cupcakes for breakfast

Inspired by something I saw on Pinterest, I baked eggs in a cupcake tin for breakfast! It's super easy & makes an easy breakfast to eat. Great for on the go.

Spray tins with non-stick cooking spray OR butter.

Flatten bread & place in bottom of tin. I cut bread into a flower shape with a cookie cutter. 

Crack and empty an egg in tin over bread.

Top with pre-cooked slice of bacon. Season to taste.

Bake @ 350 for about 15-20 minutes depending on your oven.

Voila'!

Next time, instead of bread (& bacon), I will use a slice of ham! That makes this dish even simpler. Place a slice of ham in muffin tin before egg, top with cheese and/or vegetables like an omelet too! I've even seen some with hashbrowns...the possibilities are endless.

This makes a great easy to eat food for toddlers too. (they can eat it like a cupcake!)

Breakfast is the most important meals of the day. 

Don't skimp on a lovely start to your day.