November Thanks - Signs of Children

I've missed a few days, but today I am so thankful for ornaments that somehow magically jump off the tree and are found laying on the ground, for pen marks on the couch, crayon marks on the walls, random toys strewn around the house and having to move all breakable items to higher ground.  I am thankful for the ability to hear Addi plan a picnic with her daddy while I type this.  I am thankful for the laughs...so much laughter dwells in this house and it is amazing! I know I say it often, but I am blessed!!!!!

November Thanks - Day 7-10

Day 7 - Thankful for my friends.  The ones I get to see often, and the ones that I haven't seen in years.

Day 8 - Thankful to live in an area that has so many great parks!  Seriously, we have an abundance to choose from and the kids love it!

Day 9 - Thankful for God's provision. We are so blessed!

Day 10 - Thankful that my brother and his girlfriend are visiting this weekend!

Have a blessed day!

Election / November Thanks - Days 4-6

We are watching the results come in regarding who will be president for the next four years.  It is no secret that our family wants Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan to be the ones in control.  Probably won't happen, trying to keep the optimism, but I'm just not feeling it. So, moving on....

Day 4 - I am thankful for my family.  They are amazing.  I am so blessed to have them in my life.

Day 5 - I am thankful for music.  Music just makes everything feel better (if we receive the results I assume we'll receive tonight, I will be listening to A LOT of music tomorrow). ;)  Addi and Brogan love music as much as Jared and I do.  Right now, my absolute favorite thing is to hear Brogan sing, "Haway-wewa!  Haway-wewa!  Oh, Lord we praise your name.  All the goppy (glory), all the onnor (honor)..."  So, cute!!! I love it! Oh, and I love to hear Addi sing her prayer before we eat.  She does it with such passion and reverence (usually).  Sometimes she claps and yells the prayer...that's not so reverent.  We're working on that. :)

Day 6 - The right to vote.  Our family voted bright and early this morning (6:45 am).  We all went together.  While we were in line, Addi asked us if Romney was in the building.  Haha.  She took a piece of paper and a pen when I voted and sat down right beside me and wrote her vote.  She told the man taking the ballots that she voted.  He gave her an "I voted" sticker.  She was so proud!  She told us that she had fun voting! Brogan was tired and quiet the entire time, but he seemed to enjoy himself, too. :)  Regardless of what happens, I know that God is in control regardless and am SO thankful for that.  Reality is, His will is going to be done.

November Thanks - Day 3

I am thankful for my two miracle children.  I still catch myself looking at them and thinking, "Wow!  I cannot believe these beautiful babies are mine.  On loan from God, of course, but mine for now."  They bring such joy to our lives.  Addison Hope is 2 1/2 and very good at it. ;)  She is beautiful, smart, witty and loves church, "Jesus songs," and praying for others.  Brogan Michael is 17 months and is seriously the most easy going and happiest child I have ever seen.  He loves to make us laugh, is content playing alone (usually) and is very determined.  He wreaks havoc at night though...still waking us up at least once a night (most nights more than once). Some nights it's annoying, other nights I welcome the interruption while I gladly hold him close listening to his sweet breathing as he settles into a deep sleep.  Right now, As I listen to their laughter as they play basketball in the other room with their daddy, I can't help but feel overwhelmed with emotion.  Our babies - the babies we never thought we would have - are the perfect fit for our family.  We are so blessed!

November Thanks - Day 1 & 2

Day 1 - I am thankful my personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Without Him I am nothing.  He is ever constant, even when I'm not.  He is patient with me.  He is loving.  He is my rock.

Day 2 - I am thankful for my husband.  He leads by example.  He loves me unconditionally.  He makes me laugh every day.  He works so incredibly hard for our family.  He is amazing.  He is my best friend.

I know that a lot of people are doing these on Facebook, but I thought I'd do them here instead. So, we'll see if I can actually keep up with this. :)

Have a great weekend!!!