eucharisteo: 151-200

151.  candelight service at my parents church
152.  floating the river in texas with good friends
153.  street performers
154.  cotton candy
155.  those really large spiral lolllipops at old fashion candy stores
156.  the sound of carousel music
157.  a giant ferris wheel
158.  a double rainbow
159.  a momma bird feeding her little ones outside my parents window
160.  a freshly painted room
161.  the smell of new carpet
162.  the smell of a new car
163.  the feeling of leather
164.  silk pajamas
165.  big fluffy bunny slippers
166.  a long hot bath full of bubbles
167.  waking up and knowing there is nothing on the agenda for the day
168.  realizing your favorite movie is on TV and you have time to watch it
169.  when your boss tells you you're doing a great job
170.  when your parents tell you they are proud of you
171.  a much needed hug
172.  baby turtles
173.  windmills dotting the landscape
174.  jingle bells
175. a refreshing nap
176. seeing my dad in the combine harvesting
177.  wienie roasts over a giant bonfire
178.  hayrides
179.  the sound of little trick-o-treaters
180.  kicking my feet up after a long day
181.  the sound of our portable fan humming in the background
182.  the pretty white orchids my husband gave me just because on our kitchen table
183.  butterfly kisses
184.  the way a fish moves its lips
185.  the new coos my babe makes everyday
186.  the audio feature on my "bible in a year" app on my phone
187.  my grandma's pumpkin pie
188.  all the handwritten recipes I have from my grandma's
189.  my new canadian friends
190.  an arm full of shopping bags
191.  a great day at the mall
192.  seeing my friend's babies laugh and giggle
193.  instagram photos
194.  large bold patterns
195.  new nail polish
196.  a roomful of candles
197.  the smell of a pumpkin spice candle
198.  birthday cake
199.  red checkered table cloths
200.  wooden picnic baskets

eucharisteo: 101-150

101.  the smell of a cedar chest
102.  the feeling of a big comfy sweater
103.  the feeling you get after a great work out
104.  hot tubs
105.  polka dot rain boots
106.  learning about my norwegian heritage
107.  my grandparents and that they still love each other (and show it)
108.  the feeling you get when you complete a project and you are thrilled with the results
109.  spring flowers
110. when you find the match to that missing sock
111.  a new tube of mascara
112.  manicured lawns
113.  snowglobes
114.  making christmas cookies with my mom
115.  snowmen
116.  sprinkles
117.  a worn in pair of adorable high heels
118.  anything wrapped in a very small box with a giant bow
119.  laying under the stars
120.  laying on a blanket in the grass and watching the clouds go by
121.  someone playing with your hair
122.  a great massage
123.  white picket fences
124.  horses running in a pasture
125.  the whistling of a train far off in the distance
126.  the hustle and bustle of an airport
127.  the sound of palm leaves in the breeze
128.  sipping fruity cocktails on the beach
129.  the slight spray of ocean water on your face from the breeze
130.  a great sandcastle
131.  recycling
132.  holding hands as you cross the road
133.  that beautiful soft blanket of snow right after a big snowstorm
134.  the stars and moon shining off the snow
135.  puppy tracks in the snow
136.  long cable knit scarves
137.  finding exactly what you were looking for and its on sale
138.  down comforters
139.  the smell of a roast in the oven
140.  big beautiful eyes
141.  especially my husbands eyes
142.  singing worship songs that brings tears to your eyes
143.  realizing a worship song is stuck in your head
144.  a memory that makes you smile
145.  sunday morning church service
146.  an old wooden church pew
147.  stained glass windows
148.  pipe organ music
149.  children's choir singing christmas hymns
150.  candelight services

eucharisteo: one thousand gifts 50-100

51.  pixar short films
52.  my husband singing beatles songs to our babe
53.  dinner on the grill
54.  light rain hitting the outside of our tent as we sleep
55.  s'mores
56.  the clicking of my knitting needles
57. a clean kitchen
58.  finally getting my hair cut at the salon after so many months
59.  the way my dog goes crazy after his bath
60.  air conditioning
61.  long walks with my pup
62.  my baby snuggling against my chest
63.  still being able to "read" books while holding a newborn via kindle or audiobook
64.  getting together with family at the church ice cream social
65.  my mom's broccoli and cheese soup on a cold and rainy day
66.  the sound of thunder
67.  my lil baby's snores
68.  country bars
69.  watching people two step on the dance floor
70.  an ice cold beer with friends
71.  lazy saturdays
72.  my baby's long eyelashes
73.  pup dreaming his lil pup dreams and kicking his feet
74.  my grandma's homemade dill pickles
75.  the macy's thanksgiving's day parade
76.  the way christmas lights twinkle on a christmas tree
77.  a beautifully wrapped gift
78.  getting someone something that they absolutely love and watching their face light up
79.  birthday cake
80.  blowing out the candles on your own birthday cake
81.  the excitement of christmas morning
82.  candelight dinners
83.  cloth napkins and tablecloths
84.  fine china and cut crystal glasses
85.  rocking on a porch swing
86.  strawberry lemonade
87.  lazy pool days
88.  the coolness on the other side of your pillow
89.  snuggling in an afghan watching movies on a rainy day
90.  the feeling you get when you walk into a coffee shop and smell the aroma
91.  peanut butter fudge
92.  oreo cookies dunked in milk
93.  the sound of my grandpa's cows mooing in the pasture
94.  my grandpa's barn cats that purr when you pet them
95.  tire swings
96.  laughing so hard you cry
97.  beautiful penmanship
98.  sharpies
99.  that new car smell
100. glitter

read of the week: one thousand gifts

One Thousand Gifts: A Dare To Live Rightfully Where You are by Ann Voskamp IS A MUST READ!  So refreshing and thoroughly inspiring.  "One Thousand Gifts is a celebration of grace and a recognition of the power of gratitude" (the website).  I wish I had her strength, motivation, patience, and thirst for such a close relationship with the One and only.  She did offer much insight about finding the joy in the little things everyday.  Not to lose your head when the laundry is overflowing, dinner is burning in the stove and your dog won't stop barking.  A great self reflection for myself as a struggle with 7 week old and colic.  Ann writes out a thousand gifts/joys/things she is most thankful for.  Her "eucharisteo". Eucharisteo – life-filling gratitude – the practice of which is exercised in recording blessings, one by one. I was so inspired by this book that I would also like to write out my thousand.  So for the new few days (or as I find time!) you'll see me post my eucharisteo.

{in no particular order}
1.   a sleeping baby
2.   an empty sink - clean dishes
3.   the wag of my pup's tail
4.   cuddling in bed with my hubs
5.   the smell of fresh cut grass
6.   the smell of rain
7.   the smell of chocolate chip cookies
8.   receiving a hand written letter in the mail from a friend
9.   talking to my grandma on the phone ... miles away
10. the sound of the washing machine (means i'm getting things done around here!)
11. my babies coos
12. the precious minutes (or seconds) i get each day doing a devotion
13. the beautiful pansies on my doorstep (that i have managed to keep alive)
14.  my babies big blue eyes
15.  my husbands laugh
16.  skype
17.  homemade chocolate chip cookies right of the oven
18.  big fluffy snowflakes
19.  cowboy boots
20.  that song on the radio that fits that perfect moment
21.  a good roadtrip with a friend
22.  a long and much needed catch up phone call with a close friend
23.  that wonderful happiness a bride has on her wedding day
24.  my babies little toes that wiggle constantly
25.  the christian lullabies playing in my babies nursery that put her to sleep
26.  a day at the spa
27.  being able to kiss those chubby cheeks of hers
28.  the way my husband dances and how it makes me laugh
29.  the feeling of contentment
30.  fireflies
31.  the sound of my nephew saying "hi aunt lauren" on the phone
32.  my baby's long and beautiful eyelashes
33.  text messaging
34.  that refreshing feeling you have after getting a much needed pedicure
35.  the time i'm able to find to actually write down prayers and thankfulness
36.  my "starting to wear out" bible look
37.  new friends at a new church in canada
39.  ice cream shops that are only open during the summer
40.  hot dogs outside at the park by mrs. curl in greenwood
41.  a good sprinkler run
42.  the smell of stationary paper
43.  organization
44.  still being able to hear my grandpa's voice in my head even though he passed away a year ago
45.  still being able to remember his smile and laugh even though he passed away a year ago
46.  a great yoga class on a saturday morning
47.  an evening walk with my husband and pup
48.  watching my dog prance around at the dog park in utter bliss
49.  the ergo baby carrier my baby loves to cuddle up in while i wear it
50.  fresh tomatoes from the garden

hello again!

A huge heartfelt apology to all my dedicated viewers.  As you can see my blog has acquired a certain number of cobwebs recently.  We are definitely in need of some dusting around here!  Here is the reason behind the lack of conversation ...

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