Thankful Thursday

Leah got her shots yesterday. Which meant Mommy watching and snuggling. This meant a baby was going to be up a couple times in the night with or without a fever. Leah got little TLC through the night and is now feeling better. I am thankful because my child will be vaccinated against many life threatening illnesses. And I can choose when to give her said vaccines.

Ayla was up twice through the night with a croupy cough. Her poor allergies are getting the best of her right now. But, I am thankful because we can afford to give her allergy medicines and for her Mommy to be home with her all the time.

I am thankful today because I have children to hold when others are struggling with the loss of a baby, another negative pregnacy test, and trying to explain what "no cure" is to a 3 year old. I know our trouble will come. And I know my God will be right there.

Thank you Lord for our many blessings.

Thankful Thursday: Count your Blessings: I & J (Late Edition)

Thank you Lord for your many blessings.

Indiana. Our place in this world right now. Indiana is so beautiful. I know I get down in winter sometimes, however. Indiana is truely a wonderful place to live. We see the seasons come and go to the fullest. The flowers bud and the ground softens, then the air turns thick & hot, corn & tomatoes Best in the world. Soon after the leaves change to the most intense shades of yellow, orange, & red. The leaves will fall and the ground hardens again with the cold. Oh- the cold. Ha. But, the feeling I get with the first snowfall of the year. The way it settles on the tree branches. It seems so quiet. I am thankful to call Indiana my home. Where else will you find festival celebrating watermelon, corn, & catfish?

Jeff. My best friend. The father of my children. When I closed my eyes as a young girl I painted a very vivid image of what the father of my children would be like. Not an easy statue to live up to. Jeff fits every description-- beyond measure. I know sometimes I am not the most easy person to live with. Some say I am a bit emotional. hehe But, I know he loves me every minute of every day, emotional or not. I am SO thankful for him and all he does to provide for me and our girls.

I am so sorry for being so lax on these. Things have been super busy. Hopefully, Ill be posting on those very soon. Just know its been a little nutty and I'll be looking forward to lazy days....

Thankful Thursday: Count Your Blessings: G

Thank you Lord for your many blessings.

Garden. When its warm I hope to get my hands dirty. And eat healthier...

God's Grace. We are here continuing to sin and He is continuing to forgive. It blows my mind.

Gifts. Im not talking about the gifts you physically buy, wrap, and give. But the gifts the Lord has given us to do, teach, talk, smile, and use. I knew as a little girl I was supposed to be a nurse. I love caring for others, holding their hands, and being a part of the solution to their pain. I knew even more so that I was to be a Mommy first and foremost. My dancers use their gift of dance to make people smile. God has given everyone of us a purpose and heart for something you just have to find it....

GI bug. Right now Leah is just getting over a little gi virus. I know it seems silly that I am thankful for that. What I am thankful for is times get hairy around here I quickly learn I can handle more than I thought, and with more paitence than I knew I had. Thankfully she is pretty much over it.

Thankful Thursday: Count Your Blessings A-Z :F

Thank you Lord for our many blessings.

Flowers. Random acts of love. First sign of spring. Burst of color by the highway. Apologetic friend. Smiles from a vase. I love flowers. I rarely get them, but when I do its awesome. Gerber daisies please. Preferrably in pink. Or yellow roses are nice. Thank you.



Freedom. We live in a free world with very few limitations. Most can fulfill their dreams, own homes and businesses, come and go as they please, etc. It seems like duh to us, but not all who roam this earth roam free.



Flying. Have you ever taken the time to stop and think about how amazing it is that we are "fly". In an airplane, of course. I freaks me out thinking about us really up in the sky in a huge tube of metal eating pretzels. Past December Leah was able to fly for the first time and did so well. Miss Ayla loved it.

Thankful Thursday: Count Your Blessings A-Z: D & E

Thank you Lord for your many blessings...

Dance. Its more than a hobby. Its something that is in me for good. I am definitely not the best. But its not about being the best. Its about using the talents and passions the Lord gives you for the good. I love all forms of dance... lyrical, hip hop, pom, jazz, contemporary. My love.

Dreams. There are dreams that we keep us thinking all day even after we wake. And there are dreams that stay alive in us all our lives.

Dad. I am a big time Daddy's girl. I always will be. I hope my girls will have that same connection I do with my father. All I know is I love my daddy Alot.

Electricity. Where would we be without it? I tell you, I wouldn't be typing and you wouldn't be reading :)

Easter. Jesus is Alive! My favorite holiday. The celebration of the resurection of Christ!

Thankful Thursday: Count Your Blessings A-Z -C

Thank you, LORD for our many blessings....

Courage. This word comes to mind when I think of soldiers, missionaries, and teachers. You guys are amazing.

Crafts. I love to do crafts. I am the woman with a propetual project. There is always something I want to do or wish I could do or plan to do. I think its a good thing. I hand embroider shirts/gifts for my children (and others), make clippies for the girls, paint and repurpose furniture, and love to paint rooms & move furniture. i am currently reorganizing and revamping our playroom... a vital part of our home. ha Painting dressor, painting rocking chairs, and adding storage.

A shirt I recently made for the twins bday

My Cat. Lucy. Silly cat. She lets the girls get away with a lot. More than she should, maybe? She sleeps with me everynight. Kinda annoying, but its sweet.

Courtney. That's me. Thank you Lord for breathing life into me. For sending your son to die on the cross so I could to be forgiven.


Creation. God created the heavens and earth and every living being in 7 days. And he had a whole day to rest.... I can barely clean my house in a week! God IS good!

Thankful Thursday Count Your Blessings: A-Z- B

Thank you Lord for your many blessings.

Best Friends. Ayla has such great friends. Too many to count. I feel so blessed to watch her interact at playgroup with all her lil buddies. Its so cute. Two in particular are her besties. She has grown up with Lanie from the beginning. You think they were cute then.. wait 13 years and I am fearful for their daddy's! Miss Meredith is her other besties and currently asks to see her daily. I would oblige, because I must admit I do like spending time with Mere's mom just as much. These girls play so well together.

Ayla & Lanie summer 08

Meredith, Ayla & Lanie Jan 2010

Blogging. Iam so thankful for an outlet for my thoughts, a place to archive family events, and reach out to other moms.

Bath time. I love watching my girls take baths together. So sweet. For thier age difference they play great together. I let them laugh and splash while we talk about colors and numbers until they are wrinkly.



Fresh Baked Bread. The smell in my home. The sense of accomplishment it gives me. I just love to bake bread. and Baking. I love to bake. Cookies especially. Great gifts, great for my thighs. Another creative outlet. I get inspired by sites like bakerella.com. She is SO cool!


Beach.

Blue Skies.

Brain. The Lord has give us a brain to use and think and do good things with. If you were lucky enough to have studied anatomy in school, you know how amazing it is! Your brain controls everything you think, do, say, react, etc. Someone is really smart, you know. I am not only thankful for my Brain, but also my Body. That I can walk, run, dance and enjoy this great world. I have a good friend who knows how it feels to think she can't do these things. I am sure it was frightning.

Body of Christ. God sent his only son to die on the cross for us to be here. Us, sinners to be clean. It still is crazy to think of! Such a great sacrifice. And all He asks us in return is to love and honor his law.

Bible. 'Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path." Psalm 119:105