Too awesome not to share

So many creative people out there!

22 months
1,357 hours
30 people
2 ladders
1 still camera
288,000 jelly beans

enjoy. 

November 30 days of thanks

Day fifteen.

For everything God has created is good, and nothing is to be thrown away or refused if it is received with thanksgiving ... 1 Timothy 4:4

16. I am thankful for our furry friends. We've got four of them. We started off as a 'blended' pet family and then for some reason we decided we needed a fourth (mistake or not, you decide). They each have their own unique personalities, one in particular that is far more prominent than the rest. There is Lillian, a pretty kitty I rescued while still living in Colorado. She is an elegant furry. Super snuggly. And at times obstinate - like in the morning when she won't stop bothering me until I top off her half filled food bowl with some fresher food; not sure why she can't snack on the food that is already in her bowl?  Then there is Patch, Jason rescued this little buddy shortly after he moved to Texas to keep him company. He is a tenderhearted furry. Long and lean. And a big chicken but I blame that all on the fact that for the first several years of his life he was a prisoner of greed, living within the walls of a puppy mill. Sad story I know. Another sad story is that of sweet Beasley (forgot the "e" in the above pic, I am a horrible pet mom). Jason adopted Beasley to help keep our little chicken company while he was away at work and from what we know of Beasley's prior life, he lived in fear in a home full of abuse. So this furry is timid, often hiding in his cage especially when we have people over. But over the years he has started to come out of his shell a bit more and is really an affectionate little guy, just yearning to be loved. Then....there is Mannie, short for Manhattan (What can I say? My husband is obsessed with KState). She was not rescued, we purchased her from a breeder. She is a Bengal and for those of you that don't know what a Bengal is, they are a fairly new hybrid breed of cat, mixed with that of a domestic feline and an Asian Leopard cat. She is an exotic beauty no doubt with a coat filled with Leopard like spots. But a personality enough for 10 cats - no exaggeration here, I promise you. She is a menace, always getting into stuff she shouldn't be. She can't stand to be still for more than a few seconds, so snuggling with her is out of the question. She literally sass talks when she doesn't get her way and scales the door frames, blinds and walls within our home. And more stubborn than I ever thought was possible. But because we are animal loving folks we still love her and will continue to put up with her wild demeanor. She is after all, an excellent hide and seek partner and plays fetch better then our two dogs put together. 

November 30 days of thanks

Day fourteen.

Thank you God. 

17. Yup, yup. I am thankful for Target <insert ear to ear smile>. We only have one here in Corpus which is still hard to grasp being that I came from a state that has Target stores on just about every corner but nevertheless I am thankful to have our one! I can spend a good 2 or 3 hours just paroozing around the store and not even realize how much time has passed. They have anything and everything a lady like myself could ever need, minus the fine home furnishings but they have lots and lots of pretty stuff to accent those fine home furnishings in mi casa. And somehow a fountain diet coke and freshly popped popcorn tastes so much better when consumed within the walls of their store. 

November 30 days of thanks

Day thirteen. 

"What if you woke up today with only the things you thanked God for yesterday?"

found.

18. I am so thankful for my good health and the health of my family. 

November 30 days of thanks

Day twelve.

May He grant you your heart's desire and fulfill all your plans ... Psalm 20:4 

found.

19. I am thankful to have the opportunity to further my education in pursuit of a nursing degree & for all those who support me in this journey. Even though most days I wish I didn't have to study; I have a goal in mind and I will reach it! It has taken longer than I wanted but I honestly don't think I would want it any other way - what is life without a few unexpected bumps in the road anyhow? 

Defying Sleep

Our sweet, sweet little one apparently thinks "night-night" means it's time to chatter and squeal as loud as she can ... there are some nights where the scenario in the above video lasts close to an hour before her battery finally runs out! She thinks it's all fun and games (if you can't tell by her smiles), I on the other hand do not. And somehow Jason is able to sleep through it all (did you hear those squeals??? they are loud.) without ever even flinching - must be nice! 

November 30 days of thanks

Day eleven. 

Freedom is never free. 

American Anthem by Nora Jones

20. I am thankful for all the men and women, young and old, those who have lived and those who have died for our country. "We are the land of the free because of the brave."