it's good to give thanks.

• corndogs at the youth dinner! (i was already really thankful for corndogs...but when you haven't had one in 6 months, it's especially tasty!)
• hearing heidi's story
• skype with amy (AND getting to talk to her on the phone!)
• lovely trip to the Niehjer market (complete with icecream)
• realizing that i can't put some of my thankful list items on here because it will ruin christmas surprises...thankful to know that we have fun surprises to send across the ocean...
• sweet time with caroline on saturday...organizing and playing
• "cashing in" on birthday coupons
• picture of the taylors for our wall of love
• got to watch the UGA game!!!
• nick's excitement at getting to watch SEC football

• "there's nothing we want more" - jesus culture song
• "You're all i want in heaven! You're all i want on earth." psalm 73:25
• caroline got to light the advent candle
• fun boutique finds (the one bonus of people leaving so often)
• emma & caroline dancing in midships with mr. gabe & mr. nick
• michelle's pancakes!
• emails from christy collins (life-giving, rich, full)
• AFM craft night

• conversations with lara, hannah & caroline (growth group-ish)
• lamination
• sinter klaas celebration (thankful for the opportunity to learn about other traditions)

• falling asleep in my husband's arms
• doing dishes to "10,000 reasons" (fun challenge to get them done before the song is over)
• year round ornaments that remind me of faithful friendship

• needlegunning started AFTER emma's nap
• "we are weak.  He is strong."
• "...God is in this place - truly...he whispered in awe 'incredible, wonderful, holy.'" Genesis 28:17 (the msg)
• cute christmas images available through searches. happy december!  merry christmas, friends.