Thank you notes – October 2019 (and the drawing winners!)
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 Betty and Maddi…
for coming together for the Murray High School homecoming game. It just so happens we had family from both teams that night. Betty (GG) graduated with the class of 1945 from Murray High School. Maddi is a cheerleader for Cottonwood High School and will graduate with the class of 2023.
And thank you Mother Nature for perfect football weather and a beautiful backdrop to the game.
Thank you Saira…
for celebrating your birthday with us–twice!
And thank you Saira and Tessa for ordering this Morticia’s Haunted Hot Chocolate, which left your lips, teeth, and tongues purple! (This was obviously the “before” picture.)
Thank you fall…
for making an appearance at Hawkes Landing.
You’re a little slow this year, but worth the wait.
And thank you pellet stove for the ambiance and warmth of a fireplace without the mess.
Thank you pumpkin…
for being the super food that tastes good in everything and is good for you too! Need I say more?
Thank you unidentified person…
for helping me put into practice my new “everything is figureoutable” philosophy. I managed to get out of this tight spot without scratching anyone’s car and still get to my appointment on time! Of course, thank you Marie Forleo for the inspirational book, Everything is Figureoutable.
Thank you everyone who watched and shared my first YouTube videos…
for ignoring the poor lighting and focusing on the content. (I’ll get this figured out–and have ordered a light for starters.) Thank you everyone for all of the encouragement. You guys really are the best. Special thanks to Leslie and Ashley for pushing me to just jump in and not wait until I was “ready.”
Thank you Cindy and Heidi…
for the early birthday celebration at Celeste Ristorante. The food was divine, especially this fruit tart, and the company was even better!
And finally, the moment, you’ve been waiting for–thank you everyone who entered the blogiversary drawing…
The winners are…
Congratulations! I will be in touch with you via email to arrange delivery of your prize.
Your turn
- What made you smile this week?
- What did you (will you) do to spread the joy this week?
- What else is on your mind? Anything at all. I just love hearing from you.
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I like your monthly thank you notes and you are so right there is something positive in every day if we look for it. I need to look harder I think. lol
Thank you Victoria. I’m glad you enjoy the Thank You Notes. Some days are easier to find the joy than others, but as you said, there is always something.
I loved girls dinner as well! It’s been a long time since we got the giggles like that! What is your “pumpkin food” that has eggs?
It has been a long time since we laughed that hard, and it sure felt good. I may have fudged a little on the egg pic. However, it is a veggie egg bake that would be delicious with cubed pumpkin in it. 🙂
Funny, now that I’m retired, I look forward to Mondays because everyone else is back in school or to work. 🙂
I imagine that makes a big difference, Janis.
Christie I love these posts you do. It’s so lovely to notice and acknowledge all the little things in life that we are thankful and grateful for. I also enjoy hearing you for the first time by watching your YouTube video. You have such an American accent! lol Love your tips! I’m actually planning on treating myself to a pedicure today as I need that little pick me up after an extended period of illness. Thanks for spreading the joy! xo
Min, I hope you enjoyed your pedicure and that you are feeling well. Since I published my videos, a few people have mentioned my accent, and I always smile. To me, it’s just normal, and everyone else around the world has accents–accents that are so exotic by the way! When people say I have an accent, it feels like I’m exotic too. 🙂
Christie, I LOVE your positivity! The changing fall leaves and the coziness of your cabin with the stove is just lovely. I will be revisiting this post soon to watch the videos, as I’ve not seen them yet, and don’t have time just now. Something to look forward to!
I’m so glad you enjoy the Thank You Notes Gale. I love the fall and especially up at the cabin. I hope the videos don’t disappoint. I’m definitely a novice, but I’m having fun with it. Have a great week!
I would have loved an “after” pic of the girls’ purple tongue and teeth! You should’ve had one too and shown us your after shot 🙂 Congrats on that first video and I’m glad you enjoyed making it and that you’re going to do it again – I’m never going to join the “live” brigade – I’ll leave it to you and Sue!
Thanks for linking up with us at MLSTL and I’ve shared on my SM 🙂
I was wishing I had gotten the “after” pic too. The good news for the girls was the purple didn’t last long. By the time they ate their meals and drank their water, it was gone. But it was sure funny while it lasted! Thanks for the encouragement on the video and for hosting #MLSTL. Have a fabulous week!
Hi Christie, another great little video with fab tips for us, thanks! Your list of thank you notes, such a lot to be grateful for. I’m going to do something fun next Monday and wear nice clothes just because I can! Enjoy the week ahead! Shared for #mlstl
I think you should make Monday special, Deb, even if it’s not back-to-work. Which brings up a question–do weekends lose some of their sparkle once you retire? I can see where it might feel like every day is a weekend, or it could get monotonous without a “special” day each week. I know you have a lot going on, so I don’t mean you get bored, but there’s something about having a re-set day that feels good. Do you feel like you still have that in retirement? Or maybe you don’t need it so much. I’d love to hear your experience.
The owner of that little white car had better be thankful it was you and not me next to them. There would be marks because I don’t really care if my car gets dinged. It’s just transportation. Yes, I would have crawled in from the other side (after making a big deal out in the parking lot,) and then opened the door from the inside a time or two. But what’s even more frustrating is I can see the head of that passenger. Did she just pretend she didn’t know what was going on?
And when is the next video?
I was pretty frustrated at first, Jennifer, but then I just became determined to figure it out and a little proud that I did. I’m guessing that was a reflection in the window of the other car, because there was no one in there, or I definitely would have said something. I’m publishing a video each Monday morning. Thanks for asking!
Hi, Christie – Gratitude and generosity combined! What could be greater? This was an awesome post to wake up to. 😀
Thank you Donna. Have a lovely day!
Christy,
Oh my on that parking thing. How did you ever even get into the drivers seat?! And I give you credit for putting it on your grateful list. That is just something I could not do!
It’s nice to see the beginnings of fall color. We are in Florida and are hoping to see some color on our drive back to Ohio in 2 weeks…. mountains of NC should be changing. Autumn is actually my favorite season… but here in FL it’s still summer.
I got in the passenger side and crawled over the center console, Pat. I’m sure it would have been a lovely sight had anyone been watching! I hope you have a beautiful drive to Ohio. Travel safe!
Lots to be thankful for! That hot chocolate looked awesome! You keep enjoying your pumpkin recipes. Yes, at some point most things are figureoutable! I’m enjoying your vids! Did we miss your birthday? If so, HAPPY belated BIRTHDAY!!! Congrats to the winners!!
I know you’re not a fall and pumpkin person, Dee, but I do love it! Thank you for checking out the videos. And you did not miss my birthday yet. It’s this Friday, so thanks for the early birthday wishes.
I see my belated happy birthday for you was way to early, ha!! So, let me say I hope you have a wonderful day celebrating you!!
Well, it was a little confusing because I posted about celebrating my birthday before it actually occurred. We celebrated the actual day in beautiful sunny Southern Utah, so it was definitely a good time. Thanks Dee.
I love everything about your feel good post every month, Christie! You are right. They also inspire me. The hot chocolate looks amazing and I am sure it was tasty. I am going to see whether we carry the Pumpkin pancake, waffle mix. I have listened to Marie Forleo a few times recently on podcasts. I should track down her new book. This is the first time I am aware of your videos. I have them noted to watch. I have been away, unplugged and it looks like I have missed a great deal. Catching up on the blogs I have missed is the reward part of my day. You are part of this reward, Christie. #MLSTL and I have shared on my SM
Thank you Erica for the kind compliments. I’m glad you enjoy the Thank You Notes. The girls really did enjoy their hot chocolate, and I’m loving the pumpkin waffle mix. I hope you are able to find some in your area. I highly recommend Marie’s book, especially if you enjoy her podcasts. Have a wonderful week!
So much to comment on!! Fall arriving at Hawkes Landing. Wish I had a maple tree in my yard so I could have my own personal fall in El Paso. It just doesn’t seem fallish without those beautiful turning leaves.
The promise of purple lips and teeth after enjoying that concoction in the cup. Fun!! And those pumpkin foods! I have added it to chili. But pumpkin pancake mix? Please tell me that’s not from Trader Joe’s – the nearest one is 200+ miles away – I think I can make out that name on the box.
What a delicious birthday dessert. Beats cake and ice cream any day in my book. Have we missed your birthday? Hope it was a very special day and the kick off to your best year yet.
Thrilled to see that I was a winner in your giveaway. Super excited. And guess what? I made another video, too!! Thank you for the mention. Hopefully we can both continue to vlog!
Great tips for making Mondays more palatable. They are becoming my favorite day of the week because I can usually follow my schedule (the same schedule that goes out the window Tu-Sunday). You made me smile.
Hello Leslie. I so enjoyed your detailed comment. Thank you. I can’t imagine fall without the changing leaves. I love the combination we get in Utah–from bright yellow to deep red. Just heavenly. The girls really got a kick out of their purple teeth, but were relieved it washed away before we went shopping after dinner. And I’m sorry to break it to you, but the pumpkin mix was from Trader Joe’s. Hopefully, you can find something similar a little closer to home. My birthday is actually tomorrow. Larry and I are going down to Southern Utah this weekend, so my sisters took me out for an early celebration. I’m excited to see your next video. Is it going up on YouTube soon? And finally, congratulations on winning the drawing! Did you see my email regarding collecting your prize? Have a wonderful week, Leslie!
Loved the post, especially the pumpkin recipe results and the beautiful fall photos. A great reminder that we really can see the positive in everything if we just look for it. #MLSTL
Thank you Candi. I do love me some pumpkin! 🙂 I hope you are having a lovely week!