One By One

1116.  A next-day appointment with the specialist

1117.  Being awakened at 5:56 a.m. with an excited whisper..."Mom!!!"

1118.  Holding her hand as we tiptoe downstairs to look out the window

1119.  Snow on the valley floor!

1120.  Going back to bed knowing we can sleep in (no school!)

1121.  The kids' "No School Because of Snow" dance!

1122.  Hot chocolate with extra marshmallows

1123.  Eaves lined with icicles

1124.  Choosing just the right Christmas tree

1125.  Watching the children decorate the tree

1126.  Going outside in sub-zero weather, just to feel what that is like!

1127.  A toasty warm house to retreat to!!!

1128.  That our pipes didn't freeze

1129.  Beautiful sunsets several days in a row

1130.  Walking together in the snow

One by One

1101.  Discipleship night with my daughter

1102.  Hearing my husband create new pieces

1103.  Getting in and out of the after-hours clinic so fast

1104.  Laughter around the dinner table

1105.  Her recent interest in cooking

1106.  Her willing compliance with activity restrictions due to her concussion

1107.  The two hot side dishes she made for Thanksgiving

1108.  Thanksgiving 2013

1109.  My new counter top roaster oven

1110.  That she still catches frogs...

1111.  ...and names them (Phineas)...

1112.  ...and then releases them

1113.  Slow but steady recovery from her concussion

1114.  Coffee and a recipe exchange with my friend

1115.  Peppermint Mocha scented candles