31 days of thankful {1.12}

I started a new project this year. I am taking one photo day on Instagram to mark something I am thankful for that day. At the end of the year I am going to order a 366 page (leap year) square photo book from the year. Every year is a big year, but this year feels especially exciting. There is so much anticipation and anxious joy in our family. This is going to be a big year. Some people have a hard time with photo challenges remembering to do them. My struggle is limiting myself to one thing a day. Of course, I take much more than one photo a day….but I’m limiting myself to one selection for this project. I thought I’d share my “January 31 thankfuls”…

a new year & the 40 little toes that gather under my kitchen table * cookies for firefighters * exercise *  thankful for a dirty ole’ puppy that goes everywhere he goes * my dentist * 70s & ice cream in January * having a daughter * thankful the x-ray didn’t show a broken thumb * vikings who like Star Wars * calculator cell phones * brief moments of stillness * dusting of snow * my son’s fortune * a son who shops for orphans * warm enough to sit on the porch, but cold enough I need a blanket * warm sand at the playground * snuggling days * getting ready for Chinese New Year * afternoon coffee breaks * fun socks * demo derbies * cowgirl boots * Chinese New Year * being a mom * godly women like Katie Davis * cousins * crafting * story time with big brother * donuts with my grandparents