Visit the home of Thankful Thursday at Sting My Heart.

** I'm thankful for new kitchen towels ... we needed them!

** I'm thankful for free, educational, and fun places to take our children on field trips.

** I'm thankful there have been no more problems with the dryer.  I'm still hand washing dishes but am thankful for the remains of a stockpile of  Seventh Generation dishwashing liquid I purchased in August 2006 (yes - 2006! ... on sale for $1.99 and I had $1 off coupons).  It's a blessing that I haven't had to purchase this right now.

** I'm thankful for answered prayer.  Once again, they did not sit down with hubby for any kind of meeting as they said they would, but one of the owners did tell him last Friday (while passing him in the hallway) that he is indeed the department manager.  There has been no discussion to follow this up so hubby doesn't know if he will be receiving any bonuses or such that were implied when he interviewed for the job.  We'll just have to leave that in the Lord's hands.

** I'm thankful for an email friendship I've had for probably 7 years now.  This sweet lady and I "met" on a forum that no longer exists, but we've stayed in touch via email.  We may never get to meet in person as she lives on the opposite side of the country from me, but she holds a special place in my heart.

** I'm thankful for my beautiful boys ... their hugs and kisses are priceless.

** I'm thankful for the blessing of being a homeschool mom and a hubby that works hard to provide for our family and give our children this amazing opportunity.

**  I'm thankful for kitchen helpers ... crockpots, KA mixer, VitaMix, and so on.

** I'm thankful for recent thrift store finds and a $1 dvd (Big Cat Challenge) that thrilled my ds1.

** I'm thankful for the little tomato growing in our garden and hope that more soon follow.

** I'm thankful for snuggle time with all my boys.

** I'm thankful for sunny days and nature walks around our yard. 

He will fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy.  Job 8:21 (NIV)