Counting My Blessings #29 - NPR

I really enjoy listening to NPR - National Public Radio. It may be nerdy, but it is interesting. Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me and Car Talk add humor to my Saturday morning chores. Prairie Home Companion and The Thistle and the Shamrock are great entertainment when I am around to listen to them on Saturday Evenings.

I always learn something fascinating on Talk of the Nation Science Friday.

I like that I know in an instance how the stock market is doing by if Market Place is playing "We're in the Money," "Stormy Weather," or "It don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing." There are several other programs that I enjoy, but I will spare you.

NPR keeps me company as I ride in my car, and I am grateful for it.

Counting My Blessings #28 - Indoor Plumbing

I am soooo grateful for indoor plumbing. It is very helpful in so many ways!

Counting My Blessings #27 - Shoes

I can't help it I love them.  They protect my feet, plus there are so many cute ones!

Counting My Blessings #26 - Birthdays

I love birthday's, and not only my own.  I feel like it a time to celebrate being alive and the time we have her on the Earth.

Counting My Blessings #25 - My Husband

I included Bret in my blessing about my family, but I want to give him his own special post.

Words cannot express my love and gratitude for my husband. I love how smart and funny he is. I love when he gets his mischievous smile. He is so handsome and smart. He works very hard in school so that he will be able to provide for his family. I love that I can spend hours and hours with him and still want more. I am grateful for eternal marriages and the opportunity to have him always. I love the sound of his voice and subtle freckles. He treats me so well and brings me so much joy. He supports me in my goals and inspires me to be a better person. He loves to try new things and go on mini adventures. I love his green eyes and dark hair. I love that I can trust him with anything and everything. I love that he is a worthy priesthood holder, and that he loves God. I love that he is a sports fan. I love is silly sense of humor. He is so sweet and patient and will go along with me on my crazy ideas. I love the way he acts when he is really excited about something.

I could go on and on, but to sum it up...I am one lucky lady to have such a hunky hubby.

Counting My Blessings #24 - Toothbrushes

Toothbrush and toothpaste....need I say more?

Counting My Blessings #23 - Colors

I am grateful for colors. The world is a much brighter place with them.

I always like reading the definition of color because it sounds so complicated for something that seems so simple.

1 a: a phenomenon of light (as red, brown, pink, or gray) or visual perception that enable one to differentiate otherwise identical objects. b: the aspect of the appearance of objects and light sources that may be described in terms of hue, lightness, and saturation for objects and hue, brightness, and saturation for light sources; also : a specific combination of hue, saturation, and lightness or brightness.

Counting My Blessings #22 - Utah Clean Air Act

I am grateful for the Utah Clean Air Act. I discover how much I enjoyed this act when I was in Las Vegas. I am happy that when I am inside in Utah that I don't have to share in other's carcinogenic habits. Now if we could just figure out the smog....

Counting My Blessings #21 - Hadfields

I am grateful for my friends, Melissa, Benji, and Jordan. Melissa and I became BFF (I had to use BFF because that term makes me laugh so hard) my senior year of high school. We were roommates our Junior year of college and we worked at Payless together. I met Benji my Junior year and did not want him to go to waste, so I set him up with Melissa...well the rest is history.
I am so glad to have a friend that I can talk to about anything with. We have so much fun, and we have remained close even though Mel lives far away now.

Counting My Blessing #20 - Pillows

I am grateful for pillows. Life really is much more cozy with them.

Counting My Blessings #19 - Having Enough

I am grateful having all my needs met. I have plenty of food, water, clothing, and a warm comfortable place to live.

Counting My Blessings #18 - My Job

I am grateful for my job. Those who know me well, know that I am not a always the biggest fan of what I do, but there really are parts of my job that I quite enjoy. I am so luck to have coworkers and bosses that I like. I am also happy for insurance and the financial security my employment brings.

Counting My Blessings #17 - Blankets

I am grateful for blankets, afghans, throws and such. They are warm and cozy and awesome. One of my friends motto's is any problems can be solved with more blankets. The pleasure of reading a book or watching a movie is greatly enhanced cuddled up with soft quilt.

Counting My Blessings #16 - Christmas Lights

I am grateful for Christmas lights. They are so colorful and fun, and they brighten up the long winter nights.

Counting My Blessings #15 - Modern Day Revelation

I am thankful for modern day revelation. I am so happy to know that the Lord leads his church through revelation. I love that I can pray to Heavenly Father and receive personal revelation.

When confused which church to join Joseph Smith followed the advice given in James 1:5
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
He prayed and received the first vision.

I am so thankful that we can pray about any question or trial we are having, and we can receive truth and guidance from the Lord himself.

Counting My Blessings #14 - Gideon

I am grateful for my chinchilla. I know that I did a blog about my cute little Gideon, but he is a blessing to me so I am going to blog about him again in my blessing count.

I love how he jumps up and clings to the side of the cage when he really wants something. I love when he will cuddle on my lap while I read. His is such a sweet and soft creature.

Counting My Blessings #13 - My Primary Class

I am grateful for my primary class. It is amazing how sweet and loving those children are. Today was my last day in primary because I have been called to be the Young Women's Beehive Advisor. I am so excited about my new calling, and I think that it is going to be an awesome experience.

I have to admit though that when the Bishop told me I was going to be released from Primary I was surprised and had to hold back tears. I thought I would be in Primary until Bret and I move next summer. Teaching Primary has taught me so much, and I have loved getting to know the children and their personalities.

Counting My Blessings #12 - Crocheting

I am very grateful for yarn and crocheting. I love making blankets and hats, and it is a really fun hobby. It begins with stitch upon stitch until strings have been turned into something useful. While I am working on it, it reminds me of:

2 Nephi 28:30 "For behold, thus saith the Lord God: I will give unto the children of men line upon line, precept upon precept, here a little and there a little; and blessed are those who hearken unto my precepts, and lend an ear unto my counsel, for they shall learn wisdom; for unto him that receiveth I will give more..."

and Alma 37:6 Now ye may suppose that this is foolishness in me; but behold I say unto you, that by small and simple things are great things brought to pass; and small means in many instances doth confound the wise.

Here are some of my creations:

Counting My Blessings #11 - Rain

I am grateful for the rain. I love the way it smells, and feels, and how it washes the whole world clean.

Counting My Blessing #10 - Halloween

I am grateful for Halloween.

I love carving pumpkins, dressing up, watching Halloween shows, and decorating. I also love the crunch of fallen leaves as I walk over them. I love the chill in the air and the flaming color of the trees. This is one of my favorite pictures ever. I took it of jack-o-lanterns that we carved from my Dad's garden.