Thankful: Day 14

I'm thankful for my mom.  Today she took Peter to run errands with her.  I got a truly quiet nap time and he got to have fun with her.  Her came home with this entertaining sticker gingerbread man kiy.  The holidays are on their way and that certainly can't be missed when out running errands!

Thankful: Day 13

I am thankful for breaks of sunshine on November days, kids letting loose at the park, and fitting in play time with old friends after school.

Thankful: Day 12

I am thankful for fall yard work.  Yesterday afternoon the rain broke and we got a window of sunshine...perfect for the only yard work we'll get done all fall.  Lance mowed and Ephraim raked.  The most important thing is that with having mowed the lawn in November we won't have blades of grass peeking through snow (should we be lucky enough to get some this year).  Is it just me who has issues with grass ruining the beautiful blanket of snow? Anyone?

(Yes, I totally opened the window to take this photo- I was at my desk working!)

Thankful: Day 11

I am thankful for this completed task!  I've been planning a window valance for this room for the entire seven years we have lived here.  This weekend, it is finally done and up.  Not only that, but my parents helped us to re-do the kitchen this summer (freshly painted cabinets, new linoleum, new rugs) and Lance (along with our friend Trevor) built this amazing bench with backpack cubbies and shoe racks and the coat hooks- finally the clutter by the door is contained!  Anyhow, the valance was the final piece of that whole "re-do" as well.  Yay for completion, it feels so good to work in this room!

Thankful: Day 10

I am thankful for Saturday mornings and for my kids who don't think twice about heading outside in their jammies at 7:30 AM.

Thankful: Day 9

Day 9

I am thankful that I live here.  Where I can take my kids to the beach on a beautiful November afternoon and they can frolic in the crisp autumn air.  Would you look at the beauty?  So grateful.

Thankful: Day 8

I'm so thankful for my son's preschool.  A truly great place to discover a love of learning.  Kind teachers, developmentally appropriate curriculum, and lots of fun.  I'm also thankful that my nephew is attending there this year.  Sometimes I get to take him to school and that means I see him more!