What You Missed and More Challenge Reminders

Hi peeps! Another week has flown by and now we're ready to hit the first week of the second month? Can you believe it??

I've had a lot on my mind this week as we prepare for February and can't wait for the upcoming month! Truly....I have some amazing stuff waiting for you guys! But...you will have to wait for it! ;-)

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30 Days of Gratitude: Day 26 and Day 27

As usual, I'm posting a double gratitude! ;-) Hehe It seems to be becoming the norm around these parts! I just had too much going out yesterday. I felt like I was bombarding yall!

Day 26: Nov 26, 2013

30 Days of Gratitude: 4 in 1

Today I'm linking with both A Complete Waste of Makeup for Sunday Social and Keeping up with Kelsey for the #30DoG linkup.

After having been on holiday last week, I have a little bit of catching up to do! Yay!

30 Days of Gratitude: Memories

Day 21: Nov 21, 2013
It's quite simple actually....I'm thankful for all the beautiful memories that have been afforded to me in this lifetime! I am blessed just for having had the life that I've lived! I pray that I may always live it to it's fullest and glorify God with it! I only get this once!

30 Days of Gratitude: God's Plan

Day 20: Nov 20, 2013

Today I am grateful that I've always trusted in God's plan and followed His directions for my life! He knew exactly what I needed and where I needed to go and because of Him I have the most amazing family ever! I praise God today!


XOXxx

Shana Danae..

30 Days of Gratitude: Beach Sunsets

 

Day 19: Nov 19, 2013
 Today I'm grateful for beaches and the sunsets we see from them. I am so happy to be enjoying this time with my family and be back in one of the most relaxing places I've ever known!



XOXxx

Shana Danae..

30 Days of Gratitude: Morning Cuddles

Day 18: Nov 18, 2013

Today I am grateful for morning cuddles....because that is exactly what I am soaking up while on vacation. Everything else can wait while we cozy up and hug and kiss just one more time!



XOXxx

Shana Danae..

30 Days of Gratitude: Brownies

Day 17: Nov 17, 2013

Today I am grateful for my chocolate brownies. I promise you....these things are what made me survive the 10 hour drive with two kids under three! ;-) I promise a recipe coming soon! Best of all....they're dairy free! Can you believe it??



XOXxx

Shana Danae..

30 Days of Gratitude: Our Car

Day 16: Nov 16, 2013
 Today I am grateful for our car! God has always taken care of our family so much and this has been the greatest blessing this year! Because of this we are now on our way to see our Ouma and Oupa for the first time in almost four years! Praise God!

XOXxx

Shana Danae..

30 Days of Gratitude: Skype

Day 15: Nov 15, 2013

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Today, I'm grateful for skype! Because I can now use this with my new phone....I spoke with my Dad on Wednesday for the first time in almost two years! It has made my whole month! I love this ability!!!

















XOXxx

Shana Danae..

30 Days of Gratitude: Rain

Day 14: Nov 14, 2013
Today, I am grateful for the rain! This is an old picture but I love it still. Where we live we go months through the winter with absolutely no rain.
It's dry but good because it doesn't bring our winter temperatures lower.
But now with us moving into summer, we get those lovely night time storms! Our yard becomes flooded with the water and we sit back and listen to it dripple on the roof! It brings life to the dryness and rest to the heat of each day!
I absolutely love the rain!




XOXxx

Shana Danae..

30 Days of Gratitude: Days 12 & 13

So sorry my peeps! We missed a day in there! But today, you get a two in one! ;-)

Day 12: Nov 12, 2013

I talked about the Sunday School picnic in my Weekend Recap: Part 2: Sunday School Picninc. And today, I want to say I’m grateful for such a community involved church!

Our church holds this picnic among many other functions throughout the year that are all about deepening the relationships among the families in the church. I feel so blessed when I get to be a part of these events whether a study group, a camping trip or a picnic. I love the memories we are creating and the friendships we are establishing.

 

Youth playing games

30 Days of Gratitude: Days 10 & 11 Plus a Recap

Another week begins, peeps, and I wanted to take the opportunity to catch up the #30DoG with all of you!
A quick recap, yea? Okay!

I started out Monday last week with an Intro and recap of the first three days. I spoke about my Hubby and kids of course! ;-)

Tuesday I caught up the next two days with friendships and the blog!

30 Days of Gratitude: Day 9

Day 9: Nov 9, 2013
Today I'm grateful for sunshine filtering through the trees outside of work!
Thanks to all of you who put up with my moaning and rants! Jump to Kelsey for more #30DoG

XOXxx

Shana Danae..

30 Days of Gratitude: Day 8

Day 8: Nov 8, 2013

Today I am thankful for my planner. Between a family, a full time job and blogging....my life seems to spin out of control! I am thankful for the tools God has placed in my hands and that I have been able to create something that works for me!

By the way....did you hear the news? I'm finally on Instagram! Go follow me!




XOXxx

Shana Danae..

30 Days of Gratitude: Loving South Africa

I’ve spoken recently on how I struggled to find a middle ground in transitioning to South Africa. I’ve also posted before on all the things I miss from America.

But....as I’ve said in multiple posts, I absolutely love South Africa. I am so blessed to experience this country and I am grateful for my decision to live here. I am thankful for God’s inspiration over my life and praise Him for bringing my South African Hubby into it.

Day 7: Nov 7, 2013

Today, I am grateful for my South African life.

30 Days of Gratitude: Day 6 A Struggle

Day 6: Nov 6, 2013

Today....I'm struggling. I have been trying to write an post for the 30 days of gratitude and my heart just doesn't feel very grateful....to be honest, I feel anything but.

SO....I'm praying to God. Trying to work through why I'm feeling this way today. Knowing it isn't normal for me lately. And inspiration comes to me.

Therefore, my lucky peeps, you get a combined post!

30 Days of Gratitude: Day 4 and 5

Day 4: Nov 4, 2013

I'm grateful for friends. Friends that carry us through the good and the bad. Friends that laugh at the ridiculous things we do instead of judge. Friends that lean on us for support when the skies look a little to gray. Friends that make memories to last a lifetime!