Day 21 - Saturday 31st December 2011

Today I am grateful for music. Noah told me today "We need music Shannie". In response I turned my iPod on. Noah proceeded to sing and dance while playing his "Guiii-tar" along to the tunes. Another special afternoon spent with family.

Day 20 - Friday 30th December 2011

Today I am grateful for having someone to hold my hand when I'm not feeling the best.

Day 19 - Thursday 29th December 2011

Today I am grateful for afternoon drinks on the beach followed by a seaside lunch with my favourite. Such a great day today.

Day 18 - Wednesday 28th December 2011

Today I am grateful for muesli, vanilla yoghurt and sliced peaches for breakfast.
So yummy eaten in the sun this morning.

Day 17 - Tuesday 27th December 2011

Today I am grateful for a beautiful dinner with my closest friends.
Perfect restaurant, perfect food, perfect company.

Day 16 - Monday 26th December 2011

Today I am grateful for Christmas leftovers eaten on Boxing Day!
"Better than a restaurant" - My mum decided today. I agree xx

Day 15 - Sunday 25th December 2011

Today I am grateful for family and this amazing table we all sat around to eat and drink from. Merry Christmas to all xx

Day 14 - Saturday 24th December 2011

Today I am grateful for lobster! It's our family tradition to eat lobster the night before Christmas and one that I hope never dies.

Day 13 - Friday 23rd December 2011

Today I'm grateful for homemade Peppermint Bark! So delicious.

Day 12 - Thursday 22nd December 2011

Today I am grateful for my nephew Elliot. He might be a bit of a rascal at times but he really is adorable. I love seeing him every week when he comes around for a play.

Day 11 - Wednesday 21st December 2011

Today I am grateful for Monopoly!
There is nothing quite like an evening game played with friends.

Day 10 - Tuesday 20th December 2011

Today I am grateful for a fun night out in Sydney!
A late night walk through Hyde Park really topped it off xx

Day 9 - Monday 19th December 2011

Today I am grateful for this beautiful sunset. It was storming all afternoon and when the rain cleared all that remained was this!
(This photo doesn't even begin to show how nice it really was)

Day 8 - Sunday 18th December 2011

Today I am grateful for having a REAL Christmas tree &
for the family who help to decorate it every year.

Day 7 - Saturday 17th December 2011

Today I am grateful for candy canes. A little surprise at work this morning and a reminder of all things jolly during the silly season!

Day 6 - Friday 16th December 2011

Today I am grateful for friends. Without friends there would be no one to celebrate with!
Happy Birthday Taylor xx

Day 5 - Thursday 15th December 2011

Today I am grateful for having the time to enjoy the beach with my love.

Day 4 - Wednesday 14th December 2011

Today I am grateful for my nephew Noah - who turned 3 today! When I asked him what he wanted for his birthday he told me "I don't need any toys Shannie, I already have so many!" Such a sweetheart.

Day 3 - Tuesday 13th December 2011

Today I am grateful for my life. This morning I woke up to this newspaper headline...Today I am more thankful than ever for being alive & constantly surrounded by the people that I love.

Day 2 - Monday 12th December 2011

Today I am grateful for these beautiful roses. My parents celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary a few days ago and these arrived on our doorstep for my Mum. They are still blooming in our dining room and it has been nice to smell them everyday.

Day 1 - Sunday 11th December 2011

Today I am grateful for my puppy dog Truffles - for giving me a perfect reason to enjoy the sunshine this morning.