30 Day's of Thankfulness 2012 : Faith

Well the election has ended and Obama will remain for another 4 years. I can't say that I am happy but I know God has greater plans. And today I am thankful for my Faith. I am thankful to have a loving God who is forgiving and loves unconditionally. I am far from perfect and I stumble more then I stand but God has always been right there waiting for me and pulling me up when I fall. He has carried me through so much and welcomed me with open arms when I walked away. So I am thankful for my  personal relationship with Him., and I know he has big plans for my life!

In a world that’s still trembling in the wake of the fall, our hearts are desperate for hope.

They’re hungry for freedom.

They’re longing for redemption.

And here’s the good news.

In Christ, we have all three.

30 Days of Thankfulness 2012 : Rock The Vote!

 This has been one of the most stressful days, lots of traffic and craziness, but I am still thankful. Today is election day! And with that I am thankful for the right to vote!! Whether we have the same beliefs of not exercise your right.Woman were not given that right until 1920 and I am so thankful to be a generation that was given that right! So if you haven't voted yet then get out and do it!

"You must be the change you want to see in the world." - Mahatma Gandhi 

30 Days of Thankfulness 2012 : Mom

Today I am thankful for my mom. She is such a wonderful and caring person. She would do anything for anyone. She is so giving and is always there for me for whatever I need....even if it's driving to my house to pick up my bank card and bring it to me at Walmart because Leo stole it and forgot to give it back. lol My mom has been running the dance program at the rec center for about 11 yrs and at least 10 yrs at another place before she came to Watersedge. She's there at least 6 days a week and spends hours at home doing paperwork to make sure everything is running smoothly. She's also the most organized person I know, I definitely didn't inherit that gene! But overall I am really lucky to have such a great mom, who has been a great example for me and taught me how to be a mom. Thanks for being a great mom! I love you!

I forgot to add this last night!

30 Days of Thankfulness 2012 : Best friends!

Today I am thankful for my best friend Janelle. Not only is she my BFF but she's Caden's Godmother. I've known her since we were little and she has been there for me through all of the craziness of my life! She's the person I call for everything, if I'm having a bad day, if I need to vent or complain, or even for just a random thought. She's super crafty and creative so between the 2 of us you can only imagine the crazy stuff we come up with. She's also responsible for making the kids cakes. :) 

 Most of the time we share a brain, and know what each other is thinking with just a look. We're so much alike it's scary. We even buy the same clothes, completely accidentally. lol We laugh, cry, gossip, complain, act crazy, shop all day in heals until our feet feel like they are going to fall off, and have laugh hysterically every time we are together. 

I love our girls days out, like today, lunch and shopping all day or our girls night in, baking,drinking wine and staying up all night talking. We have fun no matter what we do.

30 Days of Thankfulness 2012 : Those little moments

Today has been insanely busy. I went from Alanna's dance class, to Caden's 1st soccer game. Then straight to Madison's theatre rehearsal, back to Caden's 2nd and last game of the season, and then back to get Maddie. Needless to say I was ready for bed at 7pm and I'm losing my voice. I'm sure that will make Leo very happy! So we ended the evening with everyone laying in my bed and watching movies :)

Moving on....

It's day 3 of reflecting on what I am thankful for, and today I am thankful for the time I get to spend with my family. Being able to just enjoying laying around and watching movies, and just spending quality time together. I know the time will come before I know it when my kids will never want to be home, so I am grateful for the time that I have to spend with them while they are all still little.

This is from a few weeks ago but I still love it :)

30 Days of Thankfulness 2012: Home is Where The Heart Is

I'm exhausted so this is going to be quick. We had Alanna's school harvest party today and then a quarter auction at my church. So I'm ready for bed, but I didn't want to skip a day already. Especially since I just started. Today I am thankful for a warm house that I can call my own. We were lucky enough to purchase our own home last June. Yes, it's always a mess, but what can I say we are making memories here!

30 Days of Thankfulness: Happy November!

Happy November! It's that time of year again when we all start thinking of the things we are thankful for. I've already seen some on facebook and blogs, and of course this one wont be any different since I also like to reflect of those things that I am grateful for.

This last week has been pretty crazy. in the wake of Hurricane Sandy that hit us on Monday and then Halloween following shortly after, it's been quite chaotic. This past weekend I spent a lot of time stalking Walmart for water and flashlights to prepare for this storm. I bought 15 gallons of water plus a case. I pulled out all of the candles I could find and put them on the counter, and I stocked my cabinets with junk food and we waited.....and waited...and waited. Then we finally went to bed. When we woke up the hurricane had passed and we were so lucky to still have our power and no damages.

So on November 1st I am thankful that we unlike so many still have our power, and we didn't get hit with any damages like with Irene. Also for those who risk their safety to get the power restored to all of those people who did lose power and are still without.





Yesterday was Halloween, we were unsure with all of the storm talk if we were still going to be able to trick or treat. The kids were out of school for Monday and Tuesday but luckily they went back just in time for the to have their annual parade and parties with their class. Although Alanna's is tomorrow since they were closed on Tuesday. The rain stopped and we were able to go trick or treating around the block before heading to church for our Halloween party. Overall it was a nice evening and the kids have more candy then anyone should be allowed, which I of course being such a good momma will have to eat so they don't eat too much candy !

Maddie is Merida from Brave

Caden is Spiderman

Alanna is Tinkerbell

The top pic is the kids and my nieces and the baby pumpkin is my adorable little god daughter Skyler

 And one more of Alanna (just because she's cute) waiting for Maddie and Caden at the parade: