11.18.2007

A week of Gratitude!

I have a crazy/busy, super-fun week planned...
so I've decided not to blog for 7*ish days.

I shall return next week w/ millions of pictures, & plenty of blog material from our holiday festivities that = Eric's arrival home, turkey-trot endeavors & massive food consumption slash inevitable weight gain.

[Be safe, eat lots, watch football, and give thanks.]

I am so {extremely} grateful for all the Lord has blessed me with.

I acknowledge His hand in all that I have.

This Thanksgiving, I am am most grateful for:

1. My boyfriend/eternal companion Myron.


2. Our sweetest Chloe Mae.



3. My goodly parents.
{Mark G. & Clodhopper}


4. Garry, Heidi, and their amazing 2-soon to be 3! boys.


5. David, Rachel, Devy-n-Eve.



6. Elder Dix.


7. Ry-Guy.


8. Hollar {Holly}.


9. Awesome in-laws/my adoptive family.



10. Sweet Audrey.


11. Beautiful Bridget.


12. Rockin' relatives.




13. The best two sets of Grandparents.


14. The restored gospel of Jesus Christ.


15. The blessings of the Atonement in my life.


16. My knowledge of the Plan of Salvation.



17. A free land.


18. Technology.
{I love technology...}


19. Education & total opportunity.


20. Yummy food & a sorta full fridge.


21. A cozy abode.


22. A tenant in our rental who believes in paying rent on time.


23. Transportation.
{Not to be confused with freeways.}


24. All things cute.


25. The simple pleasures in life.


26. Clean clothes.


27. Cheap Entertainment.


28. Old friends.


29. New friends.


30. Work friends.


31. Blog friends.


32. Time.


33. Miracles.


34. Hilarious people.


35. Modern Medicine.


36. Comedic genius-ness.


37. Caffeine-n-bubbles.


38. Tradition.


39. Marthastewart.com.


40. My fabulous occupation.


41. Soft music, Loud music, Rap music, Mo-tab music.


42. The sunshine.


43. Color.


44. Inspirational & motivating influences.


45. Babies.


46. Green arrows.


47. Naptime.


48. Awake time.


49. Health & Strength.


50. New discoveries.


51. A living prophet.


52. Wholesome recreation.


53. A comfy bed.


54. Merle Norman.


55. Smiles when I need them.


56. Hugs when I want them.


57. Imagination.


58. This lil guy:


59. And these fun friends:


60. A beautiful world.


61. My camera.


62. Dance parties.


63. The scrips.


64. My testimony.


65. The blessings of tithing.


66. Pretty flowers.


67. Happy thoughts and memories.



68. Good times.


69. Rough times.


70. Burt's Bees.


71. Pinesol, lemon scent.


72. Happy afternoons.


73. Family time.


74. Motherhood.


75. Nate from the format.


76. Words of wisdom.


77. Edward.


78. Missionaries.


79. Learning expiriences.


80. The temple.


81. Creating, crafting, and memory keeping.


82. The brave men & woman who fight for my freedom.


83. Binkies.


84. Disposable diapers.


85. Companionship.


86. That I am warm.


87. That I am me.


88. For choices.


89. For Target.


90. For perspective.


91. For work.


92. For the holiday season.


93. A happy childhood.


94. The Priesthood.


95. Sweet things.


96. New beginnings.


97. Energy.


98. Love in my family.


99. Safety.


100.
And you!
Thanks for being my friends.
{Happy Turkey Day!}

{Love, Angieinpink}

36 comments:

Bonnie said...

Hi angie, it's megan's mom again. Where is that "Bluth family" picture from? That's my maiden name and I've never heard of it. Sounds funny - clue me in. And yes, ALL the Bluths are CRAZY!!! My e-mail bonharkey52@yahoo.com.

Alisse Baldwin said...

Oh Angelicious, you just made me tear up- and that's like, kind of impossible for me. I love everything you mentioned, and so happy that you're happy! I love that there's good (like, real good) people in the world such as Angie Dixon Dunn. Thanks for existing, girlfriend!

Coree Adams said...

So, I was doin pretty good until I saw the pic of Ashlee's little feetsies in the hospital and lost it. Thanks for making our weekend rock. Love ya!

runningfan said...

Ang, you're awesome. Your Oregon sister really wishes she could share the week with you!! Best of luck in the Turkey Trot!

granny said...

Ah, what a great way for me to start the day. What a wonderful post. I'm thankful for you!

Staci said...

You are AMAZING! 100 things that we should ALL be Thankful for! Thanks for reminding all of us...what we should be focusing on in our lives! Is that Myron's car after his accident??? OUCH! I'm SO GLAD he is ok! That looks bad!

Have a VERY HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

Kate said...

Hey dearest girlfriend/cousin. I cannot wait to see you in something like... Five DAYS! I can probably think of 100 reasons I'm specifically thankful for you! Lovey love your list. And you.

Unknown said...

amen... you rock. happy thanksgiving back! {name the movie}

Laurie said...

You are wonderful! What an amazing list! Have a fabulous Thanksgiving week!

Kaytie Brown said...

LOVE all the Thankfulness. FREAKING LOVE you.

•stephanie• said...

boy, oh, boy . . . did you *ever* blog about thankfulness. you are three words . . . a.may.zing. thanks for helping me stop & think about all the things i should be thankful for, too. i'm thankful for the time & *lots* of thought you put into your list. but, you're cool like that. sorry for all the time you must have spent uploading photos! WOW. happy week of thanks. i'm sure yours will be off the charts! {tell ED "hi" from drew}

Chad said...

Thank you, Angie! I don't think you realize how many people who you don't know so well, look at your blog for inspiration daily... you are a great example of optimism, gratitude, and just being happy! Thanks again, and happy Thanksgiving!

Natalie said...

Love it, love it. Thanks for making me smile daily. Truly.

Cecily R said...

What a GREAT post!!! I love that your list is simple and honest and real. And I love all the visuals.

Em said...

Wow, You are amazing Ang! I'm proud to call you my friend. Thanks for inspiring me on a daily basis. Love you. Happy Thanksgiving. I'm so excited for you to see your missionary soon.

Kim said...

You are the BEST! That was beautiful, inspirational and everything we should give thanks for this week. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

Mark Dixon said...

I'm sitting in a business meeting and read your post. I got tears in my eyes when I read what you were thankful for. Several years ago, your mother hung a sign in our kitchen that said some thing like, "the greatest that can come to parents is to know their children love the Lord."

True gratitude may be the most powerful evidence of such love. You have given us great joy today!

chris+amber said...

Amen, sista! Your blog is so uplifting. I love the positive aura I feel when I read your blog. Thanks for your example. You sure know how to celebrate Thanksgiving the true way! Gonna miss your blog! ENJOY YOUR WEEK! It's going to be a happy happy happy one!

Marilyn said...

Love today's blog. Have a lovely, lovely week. We will all miss you. Thanks for making me happy every time I read your blog. See ya' next week too for the Simplicity experience!

Chelsea said...

Angie what an incredible post. You are the best. I too am grateful for you and your happy blog!! I am sad you won't be blogging for a week. But with such a long great post this one is we can keep re-reading it! Have fun with your fam! Congrats on your bro coming home!! Happy Thanksgiving!

Julie said...

Ang, you are amazing! You inspire me to be a better person. Happy Thnaksgiving to you too! I will miss your blog for 7 days, hurry back!!!

Jamie Lynn said...

Hi Angie! You are still inspiring me with your blog! I'm love reading it and wanted to say how cute I think it is....AGAIN! I have to TOTALLY agree with #77, and #89, can't live without EITHER! ;) Thanks for sharing! Jamie H, fellow blogger

Michelle said...

You are the bloggin MASTER!!! Love it!

but seriously, a week??? without angieinpink?? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO say it isn't soooooooooooooooooo!!!!

I'll still check you 10 times a day just in case you change your mind :)

Love you girl! Happy Thanksgiving!!!

The Wizzle said...

Wow, if you're not gonna blog for a few days then you better make up for it! That must have taken hours!

See you Friday. :)

amanda p. said...

totally rockin' thoughtful!!! Way to spread the greatfulness :) Such good things to be thankful and totally cute pictures too! Way to inspire us all for the week! I am so glad I have gotten to know ya better through your adorable blog! Have fun with the Fam!

Susan said...

Anjie - I absolutely love reading your blog! It is so nice to read when my girls have gone to bed and the house is quiet. You always put a smile on my face even after a long trying day. You have a way of making people feel refreshed in such a wonderfully honest and sincere way - more than you will probably ever know. I wish you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.

Jamie said...

Way to be! You are the coolest person I know and I know a lot of people. Thank you for sharring what you are thankful for. Have blessed week!

cori said...

angie! JUST WHEN I THOUGHT I COULDN'T LOVE YOU ANYMORE...YOU ARE AMAZING. I LOVE YOUR HEART. THAT IS ALL. YOU REALLY KNOW HOW TO MAKE MY HEART SMILE! LOVED READING ALL THIS. AND SO GLAD YOU TOOK THE TIME TO SHARE IT WITH US. LOVE YA..HAVE A GREAT REUNION. LOVE CORI...

LATER SKATER!

Unknown said...

Happy Happy, Blessed thanksgiving to yOu and yours! Gobble, Gobble.


Never an ungrateful day for you and of coarse for me also
.
this lady at the mall the other day, well, she noticed how introuced I was in the lights that they just put up. I told her oh I am sorry I am just into everything, nature, flowers, lights, I really appreciate everything and daily take time to notice the world around us!

Have a great week, you cute family!

Unknown said...

Out of all your posts that I love to read, this one is my all-time favorite. I love every picture and everything you listed that you're thankful for. Have a fun week with everything you're looking forward to!

Stoddard Studios said...

What an amazing post. You are grateful for so many great things. It's awesome you came up with 100 things {and had pictures for all of them}. I love your attitude about life. Keep it up. You're an inspiration to us all. See ya in a week {tear}.

Holl Doll said...

honestly angie- you are the best! that was an amazing post! wow. hahaha well ya i just wanted to say that i love ya and i hope you have a great thanksgiving too! (not taht i won't be seeing you or anything) haha

Jenn said...

What a way to start off Thanksgiving Day- 100 things to remember to be thankful for! Thanks for being my friend-
miss you

O'Loughlin Family said...

Hey Angie, It's Chad O'loughlin. I read your blog regularly so I thought that I would say hello from an old friend. You make us laugh. Thanks. Chad

Unknown said...

Whoa! I'm breathless looking at all this! Must have taken AGES to compile. Way to go, Blogger lady!

The Fletchies said...

so yes this comment is ages old but I love how you can sum up so many things in so few words. It reminds me of how much I have to be grateful for. very good post. thanks for writing it!