18. Friends. I've got some really good friends here in CT (though most of them don't live near me), and I'm so thankful for them. No one ever mentions how much harder it can be to make friends as an adult. And I have many wonderful friends online, as well. I've only met a couple of them, but I'm very thankful for them.
19. The internet. This may seems silly to be thankful for, but some days, it's my sanity! I can read blogs, catch up with friends, waste time, and lose myself for a time there.
20. Chai tea. I have a friend who recently introduced me to this delicious beverage. It's so nice to watch TV in the afternoon with a cup of hot tea warming my hands.
21. Netflix. I don't have cable or an antenna, so the only TV we watch is what's on Netflix. I've been able to watch shows that I haven't seen in years, and I've fallen in love with a bunch of new things.
22. The different seasons. While summer's definitely my favorite, I love watching them change. They all have their different beauties: the new green of spring, the vibrant colors of summer, the yellows and reds of autumn, and the cold beauty of winter.
23. Slippers. I hate having cold feet, so I wear slippers all the time. Jill just picked out a new pair for me and I laugh every time I wear them because they're leopard print. ;)
24. Zales. As much as Jon might hate his job some days, he's been employed there for six years, and it's been a good job. Plus, he buys me jewelry, so what's not to love? ;)
25. Homeschooling. I really do enjoy being able to teach my girls about so many things, from school-related things, to field trips to learn more about the world. I may not be able to teach them forever, but I love that for now, they look to me to learn about the world around them.
26. Letters. I'm not the best penpal, but I do love getting letters! And I'm better at writing them than I used to be.
27. Ice cream. Jon and I have it several nights a week. My tummy's not as flat as it used to be, but it's a nice way to connect with Jon and relax after long days at work or at home.
28. My phone. It takes great pictures, and I'm so thankful for it. It's actually replaced my digital camera!
Monday, November 28, 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
Happy birthday, Katie!
My baby turned three yesterday. I wonder (as I do with her sisters) where the time went. I'm so blessed to have her in my life. I may not have been eager for a baby when I got pregnant with her, but she is such a joy.
She's very different from her sisters. She loves dress up (often wearing two or three or four different outfits), baby dolls, counting, singing, dancing, playing outside, cooking and baking, and trying to be just like her sisters.
Kate's not even a month old in this picture. She came just in time to do Christmas pictures. :)
Here she is about a year old at the park. I actually had socks on her hands because I forgot mittens for her!
Here's a two-year-old Kate. I loved her curling hair!
And here's my birthday girl yesterday. :D
She's very different from her sisters. She loves dress up (often wearing two or three or four different outfits), baby dolls, counting, singing, dancing, playing outside, cooking and baking, and trying to be just like her sisters.
Kate's not even a month old in this picture. She came just in time to do Christmas pictures. :)
Here she is about a year old at the park. I actually had socks on her hands because I forgot mittens for her!
Here's a two-year-old Kate. I loved her curling hair!
And here's my birthday girl yesterday. :D
Thursday, November 17, 2011
30 days of thankfulness, day 15-17.
15. Thrift stores. Jon and I don't have a lot of money, so having thrift stores nearby helps so much. I can usually find nice, name brand clothing at a mere fraction of the cost, and it's great for finding clothes for the girls, too.
16. Library. I'm SO thankful that I have such an excellent library. It's connected to many, many others, so that if they don't carry the book or DVD I want, it's as simple as requesting what I want.
17. Halfiversaries. ;) Today's my eight and a half anniversary of being married to Jon. I hope I get many, many more of them. :)
16. Library. I'm SO thankful that I have such an excellent library. It's connected to many, many others, so that if they don't carry the book or DVD I want, it's as simple as requesting what I want.
17. Halfiversaries. ;) Today's my eight and a half anniversary of being married to Jon. I hope I get many, many more of them. :)
Saturday, November 12, 2011
30 days of thankfulness, days 1-14.
I kept saying I wanted to do the 30 Days of Thankfulness, but it's almost halfway over, so I'll do a quick catch up!
1. God. I don't know where I'd be without Him, but I know it wouldn't be good. I've gone through some dark valleys in my life, and I know it was only through dependance on Him that I came back out. He really is my Rock.
2. My husband. I love him so much, and I'm so blessed to have him as mine. He makes me whole in a way no others can; he's my friend, my defender, and I fall in love with him more all the time.
3. My girls. Even on the worst day, my heart is full of love for them. They brighten my life so much. They've taught me a lot about life, and I love watching them grow and develop.
4. My church. We hunted for a long time for a church, and are very happy with the one we're members of. We're able to be really involved with it, and I'm very close to many members there.
5. My kitties. Pickles has been with us since we got married, and Bunny joined us earlier this year. They're good for cuddling and laughing at. ;)
6. My brother. I wish he didn't live in CA, but I'm so grateful for him. We not only share our past, but we're so alike in so many ways. Now if only I could convince him to move out here! ;)
7. My growing wardrobe. As a teenager, I had hideous hand-me-downs, and when I think back over my time in college when I had no money, I shudder at some of the things I wore. It took a long time, but I'm finally realizing that if I buy clothes, they should be ones I'm in love with. My closet and drawers are slowly filling with clothes I love.
8. My house. We have a huge backyard, lots of room for the girls to play inside, and even room for Ginny to live with us. We can tear down walls, build new ones, paint, do whatever we want to transform this house from a house into our house.
9. Ginny. My mother-in-law lives with us, and while life isn't always roses, I'm grateful my girls can know her so intimately and that she loves them. She also helps with babysitting occasionally, and that's always a plus!
10. Piano-playing. Jill and Beth are learning how to play (as am I), and Jon plays very well. I love having music in my house, and I hope the girls continue to love playing as they grow up.
11. Books. I have always been a bookworm, and Jill's becoming one. I love that you can dive into a good book and get lost in the story, carried off to new worlds and experiences that you might not otherwise get to have.
12. Writing. I've wanted to be a writer since I was in first grade. I love creating new worlds, seeing where my pen will lead me. I need to get back into writing, though. I do have an idea or two steeping in my brain. Now I just need to sit down and type them out.
13. Music. I've always loved listing to music, and I like many different kinds. Sometimes certain music will bring back memories of another time, or set the mood. You can say so much through music.
14. Crafts. I've always been crafty, and now with three kids, sometimes I let my creativity really come alive. I love making things for and with them. :)
And now I'm where I'm supposed to be. :)
1. God. I don't know where I'd be without Him, but I know it wouldn't be good. I've gone through some dark valleys in my life, and I know it was only through dependance on Him that I came back out. He really is my Rock.
2. My husband. I love him so much, and I'm so blessed to have him as mine. He makes me whole in a way no others can; he's my friend, my defender, and I fall in love with him more all the time.
3. My girls. Even on the worst day, my heart is full of love for them. They brighten my life so much. They've taught me a lot about life, and I love watching them grow and develop.
4. My church. We hunted for a long time for a church, and are very happy with the one we're members of. We're able to be really involved with it, and I'm very close to many members there.
5. My kitties. Pickles has been with us since we got married, and Bunny joined us earlier this year. They're good for cuddling and laughing at. ;)
6. My brother. I wish he didn't live in CA, but I'm so grateful for him. We not only share our past, but we're so alike in so many ways. Now if only I could convince him to move out here! ;)
7. My growing wardrobe. As a teenager, I had hideous hand-me-downs, and when I think back over my time in college when I had no money, I shudder at some of the things I wore. It took a long time, but I'm finally realizing that if I buy clothes, they should be ones I'm in love with. My closet and drawers are slowly filling with clothes I love.
8. My house. We have a huge backyard, lots of room for the girls to play inside, and even room for Ginny to live with us. We can tear down walls, build new ones, paint, do whatever we want to transform this house from a house into our house.
9. Ginny. My mother-in-law lives with us, and while life isn't always roses, I'm grateful my girls can know her so intimately and that she loves them. She also helps with babysitting occasionally, and that's always a plus!
10. Piano-playing. Jill and Beth are learning how to play (as am I), and Jon plays very well. I love having music in my house, and I hope the girls continue to love playing as they grow up.
11. Books. I have always been a bookworm, and Jill's becoming one. I love that you can dive into a good book and get lost in the story, carried off to new worlds and experiences that you might not otherwise get to have.
12. Writing. I've wanted to be a writer since I was in first grade. I love creating new worlds, seeing where my pen will lead me. I need to get back into writing, though. I do have an idea or two steeping in my brain. Now I just need to sit down and type them out.
13. Music. I've always loved listing to music, and I like many different kinds. Sometimes certain music will bring back memories of another time, or set the mood. You can say so much through music.
14. Crafts. I've always been crafty, and now with three kids, sometimes I let my creativity really come alive. I love making things for and with them. :)
And now I'm where I'm supposed to be. :)
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