The last gift-counting post of the year!

726) Christmas shopping has not been stressful
727) Christmas shopping is done
728) we stayed within budget
729) I found gifts I truly think the recipients will like
730) finishing our challenging world-map puzzle

731) got our Christmas cards sent out
732) a paid ad on my blog
733) safety for Ken driving in icy weather this week
734) mom gave me her old red and white dish set (which I’ve not-so-secretly been coveting!)

735) YouVersion Bible-reading plans on my iPhone
736) wearing my oh-so-cozy wrap on a cold day
737) safe trip to Vietnam for my mother-in-law (where most of her family lives)
738) safe trip to New York for Brandon and friends
739) safe trip back
740) Brandon is engaged!
741) the bird feeder outside my kitchen window
742) one year of Lindsey as our daughter
743) more adoption stories coming in for 2011
744) watching my children grow up
745) improvements (no matter how small) in family communication
746) clarity in some decisions that need to made
747) visiting with family at the first of our Christmas gatherings yesterday
748) Surprise visit from “Santa”
749) Ken’s adorable grandma sitting on Santa’s lap

750) MawMaw’s smile and laughter in that photo

Jamie

Wife, mom, J-ma. Introvert who enjoys good books, sunshine, and authentic conversation. Often seen with a steaming mug of tea in hand – unless it’s lost yet again in the microwave. Read more »