Thursday Thirteen

Yesterday was a scorcher where I live. And not being a fan of heat, it was difficult for me to remain in a good mood. But I managed, for the Lord is good. Here are a few things that I am thankful for, regardless of the heat;

1. I made it to the weekly prayer meeting to pray for my kids in school! It's hard to get myself moving in the morning, and especially when I don't have to be somewhere. But once I get there and am praying with friends about our children, it's always worth it!

2. Isabel is talking a lot more these days and has much to say, and I am enjoying her cute little voice!

3. A friend had guest passes to the zoo and invited Isabel and I to join her after we were done praying. Although it was stinking hot, it was so very nice to get out and do something different and be with a good friend.

4. My friend bought us a nice cool pink lemonade to enjoy during our trek around the zoo. Soooo refreshing (thanks Debbie for the zoo and the cool drink!) :)

5. I love air conditioning!!! And I am never more grateful for it than when it's yucky-hot outside.

6. Ceiling fans. Our home has three of them, and it's great on hot days like these to help circulate the a/c even faster!

7. Cool showers. When we were newly married and living in a tiny (non-a/c apartment) I would take cold showers when the weather got really hot. It helps relieve the heat and cools me down quickly. Yesterday the cold shower helped alleviate the heat while I waited for the a/c to cool down the house.

8. A nice little nap after my shower was appreciated too.

9. I had a crock pot meal all ready for dinner, and I didn't have to put much effort into it!

10. Although it was a hot meal, it was still good!

11. Isabel has the best giggle ever, and I love to make her use it!

12. Twister is a great way to spend some fun time together as a family.

13. The weather man says it should be cooler tomorrow and even more cooler the day after that!