Aloha Friday #109

November 19, 2009 by Kailani  
Filed under aloha friday, columns, memes

Welcome to this week’s edition of Aloha Friday.

In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response.

If you’d like to participate, just post your own question on your blog and leave your link below. Don’t forget to visit the other participants! It’s a great way to make new bloggy friends!

My question is:

What are you thankful for?

Well, besides some of the obvious blessings like my family, our health, and a job I love (which I’m returning back to in January) I’m also thankful for our baby swing. I’m not kidding! Sometimes it’s the only way I can get Kaila to sleep!

About the author:
Owner and founder of An Island Life. Sharing my life as a mother to 3 wonderful daughters, working as a flight attendant, and living a blessed life in Hawaii.

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72 Responses to “Aloha Friday #109”
  1. Angela says:

    I am thankful for family, friends, the fact that my husband is employed, good health (mostly haha), and food on our table!
    Angela´s last blog ..Cookies anyone? My ComLuv Profile

  2. Olga says:

    I am thankful for my health! all the love from my family!also all the little things!
    Olga´s last blog ..MuSic MonDay!!! My ComLuv Profile

  3. I am thankful for my husband, boys, family, friends and all of the laughs/fun that we have together.

  4. TechyDad says:

    Yes, this technically falls under “family”, but I’m thankful that my mother is alright. She fell out of her attic a couple days ago, hit the step on her head and skidded across the concrete. She has a couple of broken fingers, a torn up ear and scratched up face. All things considered, she’s very lucky. It could have wound up a *LOT* worse. So I’m thankful that she was as lucky as she was when she fell.

  5. Heatherlyn says:

    Good health, good food, wonderful kids, a wonderful husband, the gospel of Jesus Christ.
    Heatherlyn´s last blog ..Our First Wishbone My ComLuv Profile

  6. My precious family!
    Muthering Heights´s last blog ..Was That Seriously Ten Years Ago? My ComLuv Profile

  7. Jennifer says:

    I am thankful for my husband and three sons.
    Jennifer´s last blog ..Thriller & Suspense Reading Challenge 2010 My ComLuv Profile

  8. My healthy family and a new baby boy on the way!

  9. Cathi says:

    I have many blessing that I’m thankful for. My most cherished blessings are my Father in Heaven, my husband, my children and my grandchildren.
    Cathi´s last blog ..Aloha Friday – Thanksgiving Day Sweets My ComLuv Profile

  10. Sandy says:

    I am thankful to live in the United States of America. That makes it possible to be thankful for everything else.
    Sandy´s last blog ..Just for that special little girl. PERFECT My ComLuv Profile

  11. Mama Dweeb says:

    I am thankful for my mother in law taking my family out to eat once a week! I treasure those times with her. Not only does it get me out of the house but I get some yummy food and talking to her is always healing for me! I love my mother in law!! YAY! (I married my husband partly to be part of his family, no kidding!)
    Mama Dweeb´s last blog ..Aloha Friday! Toys My ComLuv Profile

  12. I’m thankful that my husband care enough about our marriage to fight for us.
    JamericanSpice´s last blog ..Aloha Friday: Will your guest room be full? My ComLuv Profile

  13. Melissa says:

    My boyfriend and kids. They are my life, what keeps me going everyday.
    Melissa´s last blog ..Aloha Friday My ComLuv Profile

  14. Smellyann says:

    So many things. My little family, that we have a roof over our heads and food to eat, working vehicles, my husband has a decent job with good health insurance, I have time to do my hobbies, losing nearly 150 lbs this year… so much!
    Smellyann´s last blog ..Aloha Friday My ComLuv Profile

  15. Lots of things, but today I am thankful for my husband doing the dishes! I so did not want to do them. I think he noticed after the three day pile up and I still hadn’t touched them. The BEST part was – he didn’t even talk smack about it – he just did it. That NEVER happens! :)
    Kimberly@PrettyPinkMomma´s last blog ..Aloha Friday – Giveaway Winners My ComLuv Profile

  16. I have taught a Bible study to MOMS for the last 20 years. I have done 2 Bible study semesters a year, bringing the count to 40 studies. I have been writing my own material and began publishing them a few years ago. Today was my 20th anniversary. I am actually teaching daughters of women I have already taught! I am so thankful to be able to see young moms excited to study God’s Word and train up their children in the way they should go!!
    Jean Stockdale´s last blog ..Joy in the Journey Lecture 10 My ComLuv Profile

  17. I’m thankful for my health. Sounds silly but without that I wouldn’t be able to enjoy all the great people in my life.
    Pamela M. Kramer @A Renaissance Woman´s last blog ..Freebie Friday – Week 34 My ComLuv Profile

  18. My husband!!! really he’s the greatest blessing and he makes me a much much better person and he makes me feel special too.. which is always a plus:) i so love him!
    Oh and also for both of us being healthy(for the most part:)
    Aloha!
    Niky @ Design It Chic´s last blog ..Aloha Friday!!! My ComLuv Profile

  19. Clara says:

    I’m doing a series on being thankful this month. I’m most thankful for Jesus. A very close second would be my family. Beyond that everything is gravy! Which I’m very thankful for.
    Clara´s last blog ..Today I Am Thankful For… My ComLuv Profile

  20. I am thankful for my family – my husband and 3 healthy, energetic boys. I am thankful to live in a free country and enjoy all of the blessings we have in our lives. I’m thankful for blogging as well :)
    Shannon (The Mommy-Files)´s last blog ..Thanksgiving at Old Navy My ComLuv Profile

  21. Thankful for good health and a great family to share my life with
    Tricia @nightowlmama´s last blog ..Aloha Friday My ComLuv Profile

  22. Bridgette says:

    I am thankful for so many things….family, friends, my health, a guy that makes me smile everyday. I could go on and on!
    Bridgette´s last blog ..Aloha Friday My ComLuv Profile

  23. Thom says:

    My family and friends. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving :)
    Thom´s last blog ..Friday’s Fave Five – #63 My ComLuv Profile

  24. I am thankful for mostly my wife and son. They are who make my world and make it so easy to be happy.
    Brandon @ Deal Daddy´s last blog ..Aloha Friday My ComLuv Profile

  25. sheila says:

    Ah, the baby swing, lol. I remember those days and thinking the sammmmmme thing! lol!
    I’m thankful for many little things. To pick one? Hmmmm.I’d have to go with, my sister, BIL and niece visiting early for the holiday. :)
    sheila´s last blog ..Aloha Friday! Teaming with Excitement! My ComLuv Profile

  26. noelle d says:

    I am thankful for my family.
    I am also thankful for skype, for without that…
    I would not get to see my husband while he is deployed…
    noelle d´s last blog ..Aloha Friday #10 My ComLuv Profile

  27. For my family.
    AuntieE’s kitchen´s last blog ..Aloha Friday -The Dream My ComLuv Profile

  28. My health & family.
    Melanie @ Whimsical Creations´s last blog ..Seriously…?!?! My ComLuv Profile

  29. That New Moon comes out today.

    Oh, and my family is nice, too. ;-P
    Jenni Jiggety´s last blog ..Dear Diary (Writer’s Workshop) My ComLuv Profile

  30. Laura says:

    My family and the fact that we are all healthy. Also, the fact that my husband and I are both employed and we have a roof over our heads
    Laura´s last blog ..Working Mom of the Week – Renee Shupe My ComLuv Profile

  31. I am truly thankful that I have a happy and healthy three-and-a-half year old. He is the absolute biggest blessing in my life!

  32. I’m thankful that both my kids are healthy and happy. My daughter turns four next week and my son is adjusting marvelously to his new school!
    Andrea McMann´s last blog ..What I’ve Been Up To My ComLuv Profile

  33. my family!
    Kristen Andrews´s last blog ..One of my favorites…. My ComLuv Profile

  34. I am thankful for my husband and daughters. I’m such a lucky gal!

  35. I am thankful for happiness.
    Jennifer @ J. Leigh Designz´s last blog ..Aloha Friday – Hiding Presents! My ComLuv Profile

  36. Stefany says:

    I am thankful for the blessings of my children and family.
    Stefany´s last blog ..My teenager doesn’t want to be home anymore My ComLuv Profile

  37. I’m so thankful that I am able to say I am a 4 Yr. survivor! ~ I’m thankful for every day and moment with my hubby and kids and waking up each day with this beautiful gift of life we have all received. Happy week-end and Happy Thanksgiving to all!
    Ollie McKay’s´s last blog ..Aloha Friday!! My ComLuv Profile

  38. Sue says:

    I’m thankful for my family. My husband, kids, and my Mother & Sister.

  39. Teri says:

    Having a wonderful husband and great kids. We are all healthy and happy and I couldn’t ask for more!
    Teri´s last blog ..tagging along… My ComLuv Profile

  40. shelly says:

    I am thankful for my wonderful husband and son! I am thankful for each day that God grants me.
    shelly´s last blog ..Aloha Friday: Black Friday My ComLuv Profile

  41. pam says:

    The little things that aren’t so little. I am thankful for healthy children and our home.

  42. Spice says:

    I am thankful for my family and their health, friends (old and new), my new workout partners and workout routine that I’ve kept up with now for 3 weeks and my new positive outlook on everything.
    Spice´s last blog ..Working out habit! My ComLuv Profile

  43. mistie says:

    My hubby ,the fact he has a job , and that our house and car are paid for and for my two beautiful kids and the new blessing we are expecting in Feb.
    mistie´s last blog ..Show us Your Life-Pets My ComLuv Profile

  44. I am thankful for my family. I don’t know where I would be without them. I have a wonderful husband and a beautiful little girl. My parents, sisters and brother-in-law are extremely helpful and always there when I need someone to pick up my slack when I have class or have to work late.
    Casy Schweickart´s last blog ..Flashback Friday My ComLuv Profile

  45. Stacie says:

    I am thankful for my family! Especially my three kiddos who always know how to put a smile on my face!
    Stacie´s last blog ..Autism Mom Thursday My ComLuv Profile

  46. I’m thankful for my healthy, one month old baby girl and my crazy toddler boy. :)
    Amy @ Coffee with the Mrs.´s last blog ..Aloha Friday ~ 11/20 My ComLuv Profile

  47. Erica says:

    Really I have so much but I will stick to the basics family,friends, our health.
    Erica´s last blog ..Aloha Friday 11/20 My ComLuv Profile

  48. I am thankful for my family.
    danielle @ humes party of three´s last blog ..Aloha Friday — First Timer My ComLuv Profile

  49. I am thankful for family and friends!

  50. I’m thankful for my husband, son, family,life, health, home, friends and the list goes on.
    Elesha @ The J Spot´s last blog .. My ComLuv Profile

  51. Heather says:

    Hmmm, this year, I am thankful for my Husband & kids, a new bible study I enjoy, warm fireplace, that our family has been healthy this year, and my son is back in college!
    Heather´s last blog ..Exploracise GyMathtics Review My ComLuv Profile

  52. Sarah B says:

    I’m thankful that I am living the life that I always dreamed about as a kid!
    Sarah B´s last blog ..Big Week for Austin My ComLuv Profile

  53. I am Thankful for:

    *My kids, that they are healthy and happy

    *My boyfriend, he has been my rock and the greatest man I’ve ever met

    *My friends for holding me up when I was a single Mom.. AGAIN and 5 months pregnant

    *The chance I have at my “Ah-Ha” moment, even if it’s not realized by this magazine… I’m still going to continue on with the path.

    *My body, for it’s health, brain and ability to carry me through 6 healthy pregnancies, one miscarriage and surgery to remove an ovary. It’s been a blessing.

    *My blogging community! These women are so amazing!
    Suzanne (Crunchy green Mom)´s last blog ..Aloha Friday 11/20 My ComLuv Profile

  54. Kandi says:

    I am so very thankful for our Lord, Jesus Christ! I am also thankful for all the of the wonderful works that the Lord is doing in our lives. We have just moved in to an outstanding new home, are so blessed with our health for another year, have a career that allows me to help people every single day and more importantly, do that from home. I am so thankful for all that God has put in our lives.
    Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
    Kandi´s last blog ..Aloha Friday…. My ComLuv Profile

  55. Kelley says:

    I am thankful for my family. I know it is not exciting or original; but thats it. The rest of my life is just gravy, my family is the turkey.

    Yickes…. where did that analogy come from…LOL

    Happy Friday!

  56. Jendi says:

    Besides a lot of other things.
    I am thankful that my computer and website is working!
    Jendi´s last blog ..Where Would You Travel? My ComLuv Profile

  57. Steph says:

    This was my first time participating in Aloha Friday. Thanks!

    I’m thankful that my husband has been really supportive of me during this time of difficulty I’ve had at work!
    Steph´s last blog ..Aloha Friday My ComLuv Profile

  58. brandy says:

    I am thankful for my family. And my husbands job.

  59. Kayla says:

    I’m thankful first and foremost for my family :)
    Kayla´s last blog ..The Basement Awaits…Let’s Ditch It! My ComLuv Profile

  60. Em Dy says:

    Being alive and well, family, work
    Em Dy´s last blog ..Shopping Alerts My ComLuv Profile

  61. Xmasdolly says:

    Great minds think alike my Auntie use to say because I have the same question as you. I’m thankful for my beautiful family and their good health.
    Xmasdolly´s last blog ..Give-A-Way at 4Baby And Mom My ComLuv Profile

  62. Susan says:

    I am thankful for my awesome hubby, a roof over our head and food on the table!

  63. Crystal says:

    I am thankful for my husband, my 6 daughters and the healthy baby boy I am carrying.
    Crystal´s last blog ..Aloha Friday! My ComLuv Profile

  64. That I’m going to be a grandmother—-woohoo! But I must come up with a cool, younger-sounding name than “Grandma!”
    Everydaywoman´s last blog ..Funniest Description of All!!! My ComLuv Profile

  65. Melissa says:

    I’m going to go with a less obvious “thankful” item here… I’m thankful for my new mug. It has sock monkeys on it and every time I see it, I smile!! Instant mood lift :)
    Melissa´s last blog .. My ComLuv Profile

  66. Thankful for so many things…..my family, my faith, my dear sweet little girl!!!
    Debra @ A Frugal Friend´s last blog ..Giraffalaff Limbo Toy – 44% off My ComLuv Profile

  67. pinaymama says:

    I am thankful for my family and friends, for our new house, for our daily existence. I thank God for everything!
    pinaymama´s last blog ..To Love, To Honor and To Vacuum My ComLuv Profile

  68. Pamela says:

    I’m thankful that I finally got around to reading your Friday stuff before more than 3 days passed. (:

    I posted some of my thanks today (accumulation of daily Facebook notes)
    Pamela´s last blog ..Fun Monday Thanks My ComLuv Profile

  69. I am thankful for my wonderful husband, my fabulous children, and my friends both in real life and the terrific ones I have met through blogging that have been a real support to me during this very trying year (which is not over yet) and have always been there with a helping hand or words of kindness or a prayer when I needed it. It doesn’t get much better than that!
    Have a wonderful holiday everyone!!
    Blessings to you, Kailani, and your husband and beautiful girls!!
    Lorie Shewbridge´s last blog ..I’ve Been Graced with The Best Blog Award My ComLuv Profile

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