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Thank you notes – January 2021

January 26, 2021 by Christie Hawkes 10 Comments
22 red roses.

Here we are…the first Thank You Notes post of 2021! And I have much for which to be grateful. For those of you who may be new to Thank You Notes, it is my way of recognizing the many everyday joys…big and small…from the past month…a gratitude journal in pictures and thank-yous, if you will. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thank you notes Tagged: gratitude, Mother Nature, sunrise

Thank you notes – December 2020

December 29, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 16 Comments
Cranberry orange potpourri.

Thank you PPE… …for making this moment happen. I don’t know which one was happier, GG or Piper, but they both needed this hug. I know we all complain at times about having to wear a mask, but no one was complaining here. Thank you Larry for snapping this photo, so I could enjoy the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thank you notes Tagged: COVID-19, dogs, gratitude, holidays

Thank you notes of a different sort

November 24, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 25 Comments
Girl leaping on the beach at sunset.

The last Tuesday of each month typically means Thank You Notes. My usual process is to go through the previous month’s camera roll and select photos that fill me with gratitude, then share them with you in the form of thank you notes. This month, I was surprised to realize that I have not taken … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thank you notes Tagged: gratitude, photography

Thank you notes – October 2020

October 27, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 25 Comments
Sunset.

Thank you Larry… …for the unexpected flowers to celebrate the fifth anniversary of this blog. Thank you everyone who participated in my blogiversary celebration drawing. Thank you all who have read, shared, and commented on my blog posts over the years. It means more to me than you know. Thank you Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse… …for … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thank you notes Tagged: clouds, gratitude

Thank you notes – September 2020

September 29, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 25 Comments
Fall leaves in Millcreek Canyon.

Thank you Ruth’s Diner… …for this delicious salmon salad. Isn’t it wonderful when you find something that tastes good AND packs in the nutrition? And thank you, of course, for the strawberry mojito! The strawberries make this one nutritious as well, right? Thank you Mother Nature… …for the beautiful view of the sunrise from my … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thank you notes Tagged: gratitude

Take the grateful awareness challenge

August 18, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 38 Comments
Woman smelling coffee.

In this moment, I am full of gratitude… Gratitude for this computer I am typing on…what a marvel. It’s amazing to my unscientific mind that someone figured this out…created a computer when never there was one before. I am grateful for my fingers, the dexterity to move from key to key with relative ease. Grateful … [Read more…]

Posted in: Health and wellness Tagged: awareness, gratitude

Thank you notes – July 2020

July 28, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 28 Comments
The sun breaking through the clouds.

Thank you Cindy and Heidi… …for the special deliveries. I hope no one’s keeping track, because I’m pretty sure I’m way behind on the thoughtful gestures. I promise to do better. I couldn’t be more blessed to have you for sisters…and to have both of you living so close. Now if we could just get … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thank you notes Tagged: gratitude, hiking

Thank you notes – June 2020

June 30, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 26 Comments
Avocado toast.

It’s easy to get so caught up in the hustle of life that we forget to appreciate the small miracles that happen every day. June has been particularly full of stressors for me and mine…some happy, some not so happy. Anyway, it has been more important than ever for us to savor the small joys … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thank you notes Tagged: family, gratitude, nail art

Thank you notes – March 2020

March 31, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 22 Comments
Centro Hisorico, Mazatlan, Mexico.

Thank you Charlie… …for a life well lived, for all the cuddling, the exuberant greetings, the laughs, the comfort. We miss you more than you know. Rest in peace King Charles. Thank you also Dr. Gina at Redwood Veterinary Clinic and Blue Pearl Pet Hospital for your tender care of Charlie throughout his life and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thank you notes, Travel Tagged: family, gratitude, Mazatlan, seasons

Thank you notes – February 2020

February 25, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 28 Comments
To live in this world is to leave pieces of your heart in various places.

Thank you Tiffany… …for this lovely piece of art commemorating my sweet mother. Thank you for being such a wonderful friend. Thank you Mother for leaving this beautiful quote in your wallet for us to find. A piece of my heart will always be wherever you are. Thank you Valentine’s Day… …for giving us another … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thank you notes Tagged: family, food, gratitude
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