A Month of Thankfulness–Day 7

Today I am thankful for my dad.  He recently had a pretty serious surgery and I am so happy to report that he won’t have to have any further treatment.  So now he recovers and my mom drives him around, which I know he LOVES.  (Sorry mom!)  heehee

I don’t know that I’m necessarily a “daddy’s girl.”  I think I’m probably equally a “daddy’s girl” and a “mama’s girl.”    But I love my daddy.  We are pretty close and I can talk to him about anything.  He’s got a fun/silly side and a serious/straight-laced side.  I think I got a little of both of those.  He’ll tell a joke he likes 50 times, until he’s told everyone he knows and will laugh just as hard the first time as the 50th.  Usually laughing till he’s crying and can’t even get the words out.  That always cracks me up. 

Growing up, my dad was strict and no-nonsense, while also being loving, gentle, and fun.  I always knew he loved me, even when he was upset with me or disappointed in my decisions.  My dad (and my mom) led me to Christ at a young age by their actions and their lives, not just with their words.  I wanted to love and serve the God they loved and served.  I had no problem believing that my Heavenly Father loved me because my earthly father pointed me to Him.

Aw, I didn’t know I was going to get all sappy when I started this!  So anyway, here’s my dad.  (My mom will probably kill me for posting this, but it’s literally the only one I could find!)

A Month of Thankfulness

Happy Saturday!! 
Right now I’m thankful for a full, fun day with friends.  We drove a few hours southwest to watch the NC State/Clemson football game.  And although it didn’t turn out like we wanted it to, I’m so glad we went.  It was a gorgeous day, not as cold as we thought it would be.  The kids were well-behaved!  And we got to see an old friend and his daughters and catch up a bit.  On top of all that, we got to spend some long overdue quality time with Chad and Faith, who are always a blast.
So to sum up:  thankful for my family, my friends, a fun day. 
Not so thankful for the Wolfpack.  Or that I didn’t take any pictures.
OH! And thankful for an extra hour of SLEEP!!!!!

A Month of Thankfulness – Day 5

Today I’m just thankful it’s Friday.  I’m not trying to wish my life away, but sometimes I find myself living for the weekends!  And we haven’t even had a rough week! 

I just like spending time my family.  And although I’m with the kids all the time, it’s different when Daniel is here too.  It’s better when the team is all together, you know?

Random pics of the kids hyped up on sugar last weekend. 

Giggle-fest 2010

 

Have any fun plans for the weekend?   

A Month of Thankfulness – Day 4

Today I’m thankful for the rain outside.  I love days like this when we have no plans and can just stay in our pj’s and make rice krispie treats.  We might even do school. :)

I’m also thankful for my sweet husband and how hard he works for our family.  I’ll also be thankful when that work brings him back in town tonight. Even one night away is too much.

Happy Thursday!!

A Month of Thankfulness – Day 3

Today I am thankful for these little knuckleheads.

Even though one of them frequently has an attitude to rival her mother’s at age 16.  And one of them took scissors to his hair and left a nice little bald spot on the top of his head. 

See? Knuckleheads. 

A Month of Thankfulness – Day 2

Today I’m thankful for my sweet in-laws. 

First of all, they raised a great kid.  Well, actually they raised 3 great kids, but I’m partial to the middle one.

Also, they are fabulous grandparents.  Our kids LOVE going to Nana Jewel and Granddaddy’s.  They don’t let them go too crazy but on the other hand they spoil them like nobody’s business.  Just the perfect mix.

And as in-law’s, I hit the jackpot. They treat me like a daughter and I know they love me.  They give their opinion on things but also give us our space.  No in-law jokes around here!

 

Happy birthday Jewel!!

A Month of Thankfulness – Day One

Last night I stayed up WAY too late rereading my own blog.  I really enjoyed seeing old pictures and videos and reading silly things I’d forgotten about.  I went to bed thinking that I need to start blogging again. 

This morning I read Deidre’s post about thankfulness and decided to join her!  I need to focus on blessings around here and this is my favorite time of year (hello, someone has a birthday coming up!) so this is perfect!

Today I’m thankful for:

--My sweet neighbor who made my kids these:

(the back)

 

How precious is that?  She usually gives them a special treat bag at Halloween and always makes us cookies at Christmas.  But this year she went above and beyond!  Becca said, “Mom!  We need to make Miss B cookies AND write her a thank you note!”

--This little guy (nephew Ty)

His dad, my brother is a baseball coach, hence the uniform.  He’s almost 2 and talking up a storm. I could just squeeze him!

That’s what I’m thankful for today!  What about you?