ThankFULL.

Today I'm thankful for this...

If you can't tell, this is a roaring fire in front of two of my 3 favorite men. It's my little brother and my husband and the picture was taken by my dad...the other favorite man in my life. I'm thankful that I was (and still am) daddy's girl. I am thankful that I had a brother just 26 months younger than me to grow up with. I am thankful to have the love of a man who is good for so many reasons. MOST of all, I am thankful that they love each other enough that I'm not the least bit worried about them being in the woods together...with guns.

ThankFULL.

Today, I am thankful for THIS.

ThankFULL

Until Thanksgiving I will be posting one thing each day that I am thankful for.

Today, on Veteran's Day, I am thankful for the brave men and women who have fought or are fighting for our country. Without them, I may not have the freedom to post my opinions here for all to see. I am also extremely thankful for their families and friends at home who are taking care of business at home. There are SO many out there who are raising children, celebrating holidays, giving birth, witnessing baby's firsts without their spouses by their side. I am thankful that they are strong enough to do this. It amazes me. Jana M., Kristen S., Lori W....you are my heroes. You are 3 of the strongest women I know. Thank YOU for your service to our country! I guess Bryce, Montana and Michael are pretty awesome too!!

HE MADE IT!!!

The sweet baby mentioned in the previous post just beat the odds. His mommy and daddy are beside themselves and giving God all the glory! YAY!!!!!

Praying for Stellan!

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Won't you pray with me?

Beyond Measure.

Something happens when I look at pictures like these. HOW did THIS

Turn into THIS???


It seems like just yesterday that we were turning out the lights so he would open his eyes for this picture at the tender age of 2 weeks.

And now...oh those eyes.

One day, we were dedicating this sweet babe to our Lord....

And now he tucks his little hands under his chin and says his prayers by himself.

He was turning one and barely walking....

and now this.

Turning two with his baby fine curls....


now this.

How did he grow up right before my eyes? It makes my heart ache. Seriously, I hurt when I look at baby pictures of him. But then....

I kiss that sweet face and he says something sweet or hilarious...and I am thankful that he is growing, learning and thriving. I am blessed beyond measure.

School Pictures!

Here are Cohen's school pictures! This would have been the day that we walked into preschool and I said, "Oh Cohen, all of your friends look soo...nice....OH NO!!!" That is when I realized it was picture day. The under armour shirt and tear away warm up pants were NOT gonna do! So I ran at breakneck speed to Kohl's and purchased a new outfit. I returned 17 minutes later and only had to spend $23!!! It was worth it. Heather Robbins always does a great job!