Welcome to Thankful Thursday - June 14, 2012

All the pics you will see were our view from the back porch of the cottage.

Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the

 wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of 

mockers.  But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on

 his law he meditates day and night.

  He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields

 its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither.

 Whatever he does prospers.

Psalm 1:1-3

(This above pic reminds me of this verse)

Greetings Sweet Peas,

So.....how has your week been going??

Well,  I hope..........also hope there has

been lots to be thankful for,  course, there

always is whether we recognize it or not!

Have just been trying to get back into the swing of things,

got all my unpacking done and clothes washed,  wasn't

too much washing to do cause I did a load at the cottage

 before coming home. The house is all nice and clean 

cause we did that before we left,  really hate coming

 home to a messy house.  So just got to get my recipes

 out and figure out what sort of mexican food I am

 making for Father's Day.

Well, on with Thankful Thursday...............

#1

I am thankful

for such a restful and relaxing week of vacation 

with just hubby and me. We have taken our kids to

 that area on vacation many times when they were 

younger, so we have some great memories from

that area,  so it was fun to reminisce and see all

the changes to the area. Pigeon Forge has always

been a touristy area,  but it is triple or quadruple

that now.....................we were shocked, we

hardly recognized the place.  Gatlinburg was

the same tho..............

If you missed my post yesterday about our 

vacation and would like to read about it,

Just click here.

#2

I am thankful

that tho our vacation started off with a bit

of trouble with hubby and his blood pressure

that we had faithful praying friends that lifted

us before the throne of grace and the rest of

the time was about as perfect as it could be

on this side of heaven.

#3

I am thankful

for my sweet sister-in-law who took such great 

care of our kitty Molly while we were away. 

 We have never been gone for more than a week, 

 so it was comforting knowing she is in good hands, 

 course, we feel that way anytime we have to go

 and  leave her, cause cats aren't like dogs, that 

you can just take them over to someones house.

So Susan you were such a blessing as always.

#4

I am thankful

that hubby celebrates his first Anniversary on

his new job today!  They even gave him a gift to

 commemorate it,  a very nice pen.  Guess now

we can start calling it an old job!!  lol

#5

I am thankful

that we had rain almost the whole time we were

 gone and our yard and plants all looked wonderful 

when we returned, cause in Florida just 3-4days 

without water things can start looking pretty bad, and

 we hated to have to have Susan fool with all that.

#6

I am thankful

that our neighbor had our yard mowed just before

we got home on Monday.  We were thinking we

would have to be out there Tuesday night getting

it mowed............so what a wonderful surprise

and blessing to come home to a manicured lawn.

This was the area directly across from the cabin across the river that looks

 like an electric light parade in the dark.  Love those Lightning bugs!

#7

I am thankful

for all the wonderful  scenery and wildlife we got to see 

while we were away, it just lifts our spirit and makes

us amazed at what a creative and loving God we have

to make all these things for us to see.............

#8

I am thankful

for Sue over at I need Mom.........not only is she a

sweet blog friend,  but unbeknownst to her,  we had

been looking for a condo at the beach and the area

we like to go to.......now only rents condos for once

a month, so we were asking the Lord what can we

do now.........and she did a lovely post on a vacation

they took,  about going toAsheville and the pigeon

forge area and I had a great flashback of all the

wonderful times we had in those places with our

 kids and on family vacations over the years,  so just 

typed in VRBO (vacation rentals by owner, in case 

you didn't know what that stands for). Pigeon Forge, Tn.

 and that is how we decided to found our cottage and 

decided to go there!  So thanks Sue for sharing your life

 with us, cause we do have an impact on one another!!

So you were a blessing to us!

Also, if you have never visited Sue,  please go

over and check her out.  Just click here.

#9

I am thankful

that the Lord protected Dee, Jerry and Rosie

from a bear that was wandering in their neighbor-

hood.  They were out walking and happened

to spot him in between some houses,  and he

was not real far away and he was big!

#10

I am thankful

that Dee was able to do my hair last night,

as it was time,  and got rather bleached out

while we were away, and of course,  it was

great to get to visit with her and Jerrys as well.

They had done a few new things to their house

and yard while we were gone,  so looking better

all the time.

#11

I am thankful

 that we got to bring Rosie home until Sunday.

One of hubbies early Father's Day presents!!  lol

and a welcome home present for me!!  lol

#12

I am thankful

for a phone call today from an old friend that used

to live here and go to our church,  but they moved

away years ago, we email but haven't talked with

them lately, so it was so great to hear from him.

As we were talking I asked about their kids, they 

have 7 adults children.  He was telling me that his

 son and wife had a florist and wedding events

 business and his daughter also works with them.  

Well, to say I was impressed would be an under-

statement for sure, they are incredibly talented.

So if you live in the Tampa, Florida area and

are planning or know someone who is planning

a wedding you should send them to their website.

and if you just want to see some Gorgeous and 

Fun eye candy.

Then Just Click Here!

Once you are there, click on either of the enter

site pictures,  then at the top they have portfolio

or blog.  If you want a quick look go to the blog.

I'll warn you tho,  you will probably want to see

the other pictures too,  they are all of 

different weddings.  Fun stuff!

Well, that completes my list for today!

and hope you enjoyed the view!!  lol

Been a good week here.....

Hope you have your own list,  and if not,

 I challenge you to start making one of 

your own, at least weekly, 

 I promise you.... 

it will transform your life!

Glad you stopped in, and can't wait to

hear from you!

Have a Wonderful Weekend

with your family/ and or friends.

and
Happy Father's Day to all you
Dad's out there,  and especially
to this dad.
My Hubby and Wonderful
Dad to my 2 adult children
and their spouses.

Taken in Gatlinburg, Tenn. while on vacation  6/12 


Love,  Hugs and

Scenic Beauty Blessings,

Nellie