{Thankful Thursday}

• Birds that sit on branches right outside of my window and chatter away amongst their little community. 
• Hot coffee on cold mornings.
• Hot baths in early morning light with a little Calgon sprinkled in. It's spa-like, hey, don't knock it until you try it. It might not "take you away" but it's actually quite relaxing!
• Ambient light. I would shoot myself if earth was lit by some kind of daylight or florescent bulb. 
• Friends that bring you butterfly magnets that they made years ago before they met you that say, "friendship". 
• Friends that don't give up on you for being busy and anti-social.
• Wonderful neighbors that decorate cookies with your kids and then send them home with a tin (yummy!) and a butterfly clip.
• Two butterflies in one day. In my own odd way I am thankful for that.
• Christmas parties at school and having a job that easily allows me to attend.
• Christmas cards that come in the mail boasting my picture of a family or friend I adore. That makes me smile ear to ear. Honest... and thank you.
• Stars on a clear night.
• Dinner at my favorite Mexican Restaurant this week: La Fogata. 
• Baby and children sessions. They just make me smile.
• Euphoria. I may have worn it for years now, but every time I do someone always says, "You smell sooooo good! What are you wearing??" That perfume is just fabulously delicious.
• Bare Minerals. How am I just now trying this awesome stuff??
• Giveaways. I didn't realize how good it makes me feel inside to give away my time and in return get to do something I absolutely love. If only life was free and money were no object. :)
• Thankful that happiness is free - although sometimes we have to seek it - it doesn't cost a thing.