Thankful for So Many Things

It's been quite a year. Ups and downs and all arounds, but there are so many things to be thankful for this year and every year.

1. The promise of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. If that doesn't make you smile, then please call me so I can explain this to you. It's a gift and I can't even fathom how lucky we are to be saved by the blood of our Savior.

2. Family. This year we are all together. Bill is here Stateside and we are able to celebrate together. Rejoice! He's even going to do most of the cooking! We pray for the safety of our friends and family members who are not able to be home this holiday season. We pray that you find comfort and joy in the reason for the season and pray that your loved ones stay safe.

3. Friends. It's nearly impossible to thank every one individually, but if you are a reader and follower, then know that I cherish each of you. Even if we don't see each other much anymore or have had our differences, I still count you as a special person and I thank you for the impact you have had on my life.

4. Jobs. Just having a job and knowing my husband has one in this day and age is something to be thankful for. This also makes me thankful for a warm place to sleep, clothes on my back and enough money to put food on our table. We are blessed beyond measure.

5. Health. We are ever thankful that we are healthy and have no major illnesses or health issues in our home. We pray for those that do and especially for those that aren't able to be home with their families this year.

6. Hope. We are thankful for the hope and promise of tomorrow and the coming year. We know this year will be another big one with the pending move to Upstate NY this coming spring. There will be stress and preparations to deal with, but ultimately we are thankful that we are able to manage these and will find our home together anew even though our geography will change.

This list seems so small and almost inadequate. There are just so many things to be thankful for this year and every day. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. May you all enjoy the warmth and love of family and friends and be thankful for God's many blessings.

Salado, TX

 

This afternoon I was scheduled to do a photoshoot for a friend so I went a little early to scout out where would be a great spot to take pictures of her kids and in the process took a few photos of some of the little things that I saw on my hike. It's such a cute little town in Central Texas. If you are ever in the area, it is definitely worth a stop. There are lots of cute little shops and tea rooms. It's just a nice place to take a stroll.

Can't Believe My Baby is 5

 
 
 
 


Ian turned 5 on November 6th so this post is a little belated, but I wanted to take his photos myself instead of dealing with a studio and had to wait until the weather was right and I had the time. So tonight after school we set off to the park to take his photos. He was fairly cooperative, but his little brother was a pistol. I was trying to capture a good one of the two of them, too. I got an okay shot, but nothing to write home about.

Anyway, back to Ian. I can't believe he's 5. 5 just sounds so old compared to 4. I know, I know. That sounds ridiculous, but 5 definitely doesn't give you thoughts of a baby at all. He's so independent now. He can read all the level one readers and can figure out so many things on his own now. He's got a wonderful rote memory and has excelled in school. He does really well behavior wise at school, too. I'm so proud of him. It's hard to believe that he came into this world a whole month early weighing only 5 pounds 4 ounces and never went to NICU. He's always been advanced. LOL. :) All kidding aside, this kid amazes me every day and I thank God for the opportunity to be his mother.

Happy Belated Birthday, Ian! I love you!

Star Wars Cookies

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Simplicity Photo Challenge: Eyes

 

Simplicity Photo Challenge: Fall

 


We live in Texas so playing in fall leaves isn't a possibility here. We just don't have the beautiful foliage so we improvised with some fake leaves, but the kids really loved it! Their faces just lit up to be buried in the leaves!

Spongebob Halloween

 


This week has blown by. My birthday was on Thursday. Just another day... Aaron has been sick. Poor little dude has had respiratory problems again. Croupy cough, etc. UGH. So out came the nebs again and the steroids. So we missed a Halloween party on Friday and I was really hoping he'd be well enough for Trick or Treat tonight but no such luck. So we put on our costumes for a little photo, but never really got a good one. Oh well. You get the idea.

Ian and I went trick or treating with a couple of friends while Daddy and Aaron stayed home to hand out candy. Ian and I came back and got in on the tail end of handing out candy. I just had to take a picture of Ian wearing the pink tights. hee hee. Good blackmail photo to show his girlfriends! :)