What if today, we were just grateful for everything?

This is quite the statement.

What if we did this? What if, rather than worry about everything that might happen, we took the opportunity to just be grateful.

I saw this on a Snoopy cartoon posted on someone's facebook tonight.

Just be grateful. Like it's so simple.  

I think that real secret is that it is so simple. 

Today, instead of complaining about how much I have to do and how much I didn't get done and how much money I'm spending on Christmas, I think back over the things that I have to be grateful for today.

The Gym.
My new workout buddy.
Jonathan keeping me accountable.
My job.
Lunch with Diana.
Baking - the beginning of Christmas Baking Extravaganza.
Christmas shopping - the ability to buy gifts for my loved ones and enjoy the Christmas season.
Jesus - the reason for the Christmas season.
My cell phone and good conversations.
The Internet.

I could go on. There is just so much to be thankful for and I am just grateful.

Chattanooga

This weekend, Jonathan and I went to Chattanooga, just for fun! We really had a great time and it was so relaxing!

We went out to eat, slept late, went to Rock City, went to Ruby Falls and then out to eat again with some of Jonathan's friends and slept late again! It really was a nice relaxing weekend!

Can you actually see 120 miles to KY/VA???

It's a beautiful view!

Us.

How far can you see, Jonathan?

The 7 states and their flags.

Waterfall

Ruby Falls - totally worth it. It is a cool cavern walk and ends with this view.

Behind the waterfall looking up - 145 feet.

Thanksgiving

Here's a little late post about our actual Thanksgiving...I feel like Baby Baxter being here was definitely the highlight, but Thursday was a good day. We were over at my aunt Dusty's with all 3 of her boys, and one of their girls! They are about the same ages as me and my brothers. And both of my brothers and their families were there. It was a good day of getting together and eating! Caldwell is 4 and Hamilton is 3. Dot is 10 months. Here's a few pictures from the day!

The whole fam - Pre-Baxter

Just after this Hamilton says "Caldwell doesn't like to play Tigers." - In case you were wondering - H is roaring at Caldwell and she is totally terrified!

Sweet girl!

RRRrrrrrroar!!!!!!!!!!!!

 H says CHEEEEESE!

I love these kiddos!