Sorry for the break in memory posts. The baby started throwing up early this morning so it has been a long day. Here is one of my most popular posts from back in 2008 to get you started on thinking about gratitude and service. Hopefully I’ll be back tomorrow with new reminiscences about Miami. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ […]
My Gratitude List Day 30
Day 30: Mi Amor. 15 years of marriage, 8 children, 5 houses, and two farms later and we’re still madly in love. He’s my complement in every way. © 2007-2009 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights reserved © 2007-2013 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights reserved
My Gratitude List Day 29
Day 29: First Smiles. Love those big toothless grins when babies realize they can “talk” back through facial expressions and coos. © 2007-2009 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights reserved © 2007-2013 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights reserved
My Gratitude List Day 28
Day 28: The Smell of Pine Nuts Roasting. Around this time of year raw pine nuts start showing up in bulk at the local grocery stores for about $10 a pound. Way to expensive for the amount we eat around here. It’s much more fun to go up in the mountains, find a good pinion […]
My Gratitude List Day 27
Day 27: My Mother. Thirty-two years ago today she brought me into this world. She has taught me so much about being happy, serving others, being self-less. She’s the perfect example of a mother. Someday, I hope to be just like her. I love you, Mom! © 2007-2009 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights […]
My Gratitude List Day 26
Day 26: Mornings. The sun filtering in greeting the new day with fresh prospects of special moments yet to be experienced. May you enjoy the simple pleasures of this Thanksgiving Day! © 2007-2009 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights reserved © 2007-2013 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights reserved
My Gratitude List Day 25
Day 25. Birth days and birthdays. A celebration of new life. A celebration of a long life well lived. Happy 90th Birthday, Guelito! Here’s to your laughter, your kindness, your example, your love. (Thanks to my cousin, Allison, for scanning and taking the photos of Guelito in this post!) © 2007-2009 Chocolate on my Cranium, […]
My Gratitude List Day 24
Day 24: Sleeping Babies. There something so sweet & innocent about a sleeping baby. Here Hershey is snuggled up with Semisweet. Don’t you just want to lean over and smooch that cheek a little? And look! She’s got the long eyelashes that every single one of the rest of the children have. Hurrah! © 2007-2009 […]
My Gratitude List Day 23
Day 23: My Children. I love that they are each unique. Even though they all come from the same gene pool, their talents, abilities, and personalities are different from one another. © 2007-2009 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights reserved © 2007-2013 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights reserved
My Gratitude List Day 22
Day 22: Marriage Covenants. “We. . .solemnly proclaim that marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God and that the family is central to the Creator’s plan for the eternal destiny of His children. “Husband and wife have a solemn responsibility to love and care for each other and for their children. […]
My Gratitude List Day 21
Day 21: Work. “Work is an antidote for anxiety, an ointment for sorrow, and a doorway to possibility. Whatever our circumstances in life, let us do the best we can and cultivate a reputation for excellence in all that we do. Let us set our minds and bodies to the glorious opportunity for work that […]
My Gratitude List Day 20
Day 20: Holey Jeans. Use them up and wear them out. It’s a sign of hours of playtime mixed with chores and hard work. Life happens in these jeans. Good life. © 2007-2009 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights reserved © 2007-2013 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights reserved
My Gratitude List Day 18
Day 18: Tickle fights. A tradition carried over from my own childhood. © 2007-2009 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights reserved © 2007-2013 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights reserved
My Gratitude List Day 17
Day 17: Music. Classical, rock, new age, Christian pop, Primary songs, instrumental, hymns, opera, you name it, I listen to it all (except for heavy metal and rap). © 2007-2009 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights reserved © 2007-2013 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights reserved
My Gratitude List Day 16
Day 16: Bread. The whole process of making bread: grinding wheat, mixing dough, kneading, rising, shaping, baking, brings satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment. The house fills with bread’s warm, yeasty aroma delivering comfort. © 2007-2009 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights reserved © 2007-2013 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights reserved