Gratitude

I did not realize how long it had been since I have added to my list of things to be grateful for. Summertime passed far to quickly.

401. my house in total dissaray as we work on remodeling.
402. Using this time to thin out and get rid of stuff.
403. schoolwork that the kids like doing
404. THE STORY OF US...the kids are requesting to see it..
405. Dearest planting 7 trees then praying God will protect them and cause them to grow
406. hugs from little man in the morning
407. the oldest saying "eeewww" as he sees dearest and I kiss (for it shows he is growing)
408. Watching a 10 year old examine a tree...with a magnifying glass
409. Belle finding bugs to learn about
410. looking for traces of animals around a cabin
411. Seeing two young bucks out a kitchen window
412. the sound of the creek in the morning as I stand on the deck with a cup of coffee
413. Running water and indoor plumbing.
414. wildflowers still in bloom
415. warm weather in late september
416. a neighbor that bring over porcupine quills and buttons she made from dear antelers.
417. smores over a campfire.
418. a chance to be a blessing for my mother.
419. gravestones that become a history lesson
420. creeks that run cool and clear that feed a childs imagination and bring laughter.
421. the shocked faces of a 7 year old as he falls into icy creek water
422. fall colors that paint the side of a mountain
423. popcorn and hot chocolate before bedtime
424. watching children willing help the elderly neighbor(without me saying a word)
425. Time spent with family.