I am Grateful for...

1.  Cake.  Pure and simple.

2.  Tithing.  We caught up on paying some tithing that we hadn't due to job changes.  The funds were there, we just didn't know how much to, given the need to consult actual paycheck stubs.  I am grateful that we pay tithing and for the blessings that are associated with it.  Plus, I always feel a bit remiss when I know that I owe the Lord.  However, I still owe the Lord - He blesses me more than I could ever repay.

3.  Thanksgiving season.  I love perusing the cooking magazines and online articles about menu options.  We'll probably just stick with the usual but it's inspiring to see what's possible.

4.  An evening with family.  We got together for birthday cake and ice cream tonight at my parent's house.  My brother Rob and part of his family joined us.  His birthday is the day after mine and when I was growing up we always had a joint Sunday celebration.  It was fun to be able to do that again.

5.  Tasty beverages.  That's Rick's phrase.  He got me into appreciating nice, cold drinks.  A beverage is extra tasty when you drink it after having done some work, like dishes or putting something together.