Thank you notes: little bits of gratitude from October 2021
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. I created the monthly Thank You Notes post to help me relive the happy moments, savor the gratitude, and share them with you. I hope they also inspire you to think about what you have to be grateful for and share them with us.
Thank you Mother Nature…
…for the beautiful sky and the ever-changing cloud designs. Thank you Utah for the variety of landscapes and weather you provide. If you don’t like what Northern Utah has to offer in any given moment, head south for a change in scenery, temperature, and frame of mind.
Thank you Tessa…
…for spending the week with us in Southern Utah…for our long talks…coffee dates…swimming…and telling me all about Stephen King’s IT. Thank you for teaching me that you find awkward dating scenes scarier than horror stories.
Thank you Buddy…
…for being such a good travel companion, for enjoying the ride and being at home in either home. Thank you for the unconditional love and the frequent laughter.
Thank you agave…
…for being the perfect desert plant…hardy and aesthetic. Thank you also for the adorable pups. I had no idea those would be popping up. Bonus!
Thank you painted cactus…
…for adding a pop of color to our yard and being maintenance-free. Our toes thank you for covering the sharp edge of the pool cover housing. (After this photo was taken, we filled the pot with black rocks…a pleasing look and added stability.) Thank you Larry and Tessa for hauling said rocks.
Thank you Jenny…
…for the delicious, seasonal sugar cookie…almost too pretty to eat, but boy am I glad I did…
…and for this incredible pumpkin cake with cream cheese frosting for my birthday. I could have eaten the whole cake, but I decided to share. Aren’t I nice? You’re welcome.
Your turn
That’s it for me. I managed to get in a cloud pic and several food pics. I’m nothing if not dependable…or predictable. Anyway…what about you? What are you grateful for this month? What is making you smile right now?
I’m grateful for fleece jackets and warm socks. I’m grateful for mums and burning bushes. I’m grateful for the ability to write and connect with people all over the world thanks to blogging.
Yes Ally to all of those things!
I’m grateful for my grandchildren. I got to see 5 of the seven in the last little while. With one I had a breakfast date, with two we had hours of play dough time and with the other two we watched a Halloween movie and ate treats!
I’m also grateful for a loving supportive family.?
Don’t you love those weeks when you spend so much fun time with the grandchildren, Cindy? We do have a wonderful, loving family. For that, I am deeply grateful.
I love succulents too! Even if they don’t have pups, they are so easy to propagate. They just keep on giving. Buddy is so adorable… who could resist those eyes?
You’re right Janis, Buddy has the sad eyes down pat. You really can’t resist them!
Lovely photos Christie and I always enjoy seeing what you’ve found to be grateful for during the month. Wonderful too that your grandgirl could spend a week with you – it must have been so nice sharing quality time together x
Thank you Leanne. My favorite month (October) did not disappoint. Spending a week with my granddaughter was the highlight for sure.
What a fun cactus!! I have a similar one but mine is less animated!! Love the personality of yours. And that agave is gorgeous. You have quite the green thumb. Don’t you feel like the a proud mom when a plant thrives and has babies of its own?
So glad you had some time with your granddaughter. I would love to get my Cadence out here for a week of one-on-one. Sounds like you gals had some deep conversations.
What a champ your pup is to travel so well. I bought a Ford Windstar van years ago so my pups could travel with us. We even removed the center console because the pup with the ‘loudest’ personality insisted on laying between the 2 captain chairs in the front.
Yes, Leslie, I’m unreasonably happy when I look at all the baby agaves. And I had a wonderful time with our granddaughter. I wish you a similar experience with Cadence. We do consider ourselves lucky to have adopted a dog that loves both of our locations and doesn’t mind traveling in between. We are looking forward to many more years with the kids, the dog, and the desert plants!