• Counting My Blessings: Week In Review

    It was the kids first full week of summer break. We packed in a lot of fun activities and projects.  It has been fun spending the extra time with them.  Thankful for the opportunity to spend time hanging out with my girls.  Jake has busy working on building them a tree-house fort in the woods with some leftover wood we had around.  The kids are VERY EXCITED and have been helping haul wood, tools, and other items back and forth.  I am blessed.  There was so much to be thankful for last week.

    I want to be accountable to you so the following are snip-its of some of the things I am thankful for this past week.  Counting My Blessings – Week In Review:

    Monday – Thankful for the opportunity to go for a bike ride, play a game, and hike through the woods with the girls today.

    Tuesday – Thankful that we were able to get into the dentist this morning to fix Brina’s braces.  Grateful that the girls and I were able to go to the Free Movie, a park, and run some errands.  The girls were a huge help in sorting and carrying a pile of wood down to the area next to their treehouse fort so Jake can have it the next time he gets a chance to work on it.  Jake was sweet today and picked up an organizer for the girls robotic project this summer so we were able to get it off the table.

    Wednesday – Thankful for kids who enjoy spending time with me.  We spent the day at home, but the activities they choose to do included reading, building items with legos, games, and more fun!  Tonight we had our Kid Date Night.  Jake went with Brina to Frozen Disney on Ice and had a wonderful time.  I went with Karlie to Frankie’s Fun Park and out to dinner, she loved trying out laser tag for the first time.

    Thursday – Thankful for a chance to run errands with the kids today.  It was nice having them with me to talk to and help carry in and put away the groceries.  We even squeezed an activity at the library and got drenched running to the car afterward.  It poured at home too, but after Jake got home we all spent some time working on the treehouse fort.

    Friday – Thankful Jake’s thoughtfulness.  My computer was slowing down so he ordered and installed additional ram for me.  He did this without mentioning anything it to me until he was putting it into my laptop.  Love how thoughtful he is.  He always takes such good care of me.

    What are you thankful for today?  I encourage you to take the time to write down a few blessings that you have in your life today.  It will help cheer you up and turn your focus on the amazing blessings you encounter each day!

  • Counting My Blessings: Week In Review

    The kids wrapped up their last week of school.  We got to attend their awards ceremony where both received a bunch of awards.  They finished 4th grade very well.  I am super excited to have more time with them over their summer break.  We have so much fun planned for this week.  I am blessed.  There was so much to be thankful for last week.

    I want to be accountable to you so the following are snip-its of some of the things I am thankful for this past week.  Counting My Blessings – Week In Review:

    Monday – Thankful for the opportunity to teach the girls about various household chores.  One of the chores they are mastering this summer is laundry.  While they may be slower or have things folded differently they are making progress and getting better already.

    Tuesday – Thankful for all the hard work the girls put into their 4th grade school year.  We got to attend their 4th Grade Awards Ceremony and they blew us away with all the awards they received this year!

    Wednesday – Thankful for Jake and the little surprises he brings home to me whether it is a flower, treat, or something that needs to be fixed around the house.  This week he brought home outlets for the kitchen and changed out the outlet and light switch near the sink.  Glad he is able to do so much around the house and yard.  He is working on a big, but fun project for the girls right now too which I will share with you soon! Love him so much!

    Thursday – Thankful that the girls only had a half day of school today.  They were a big help doing grocery errands and putting away all the groceries once we were home.

    Friday – Thankful that today was the girls last day of 4th grade and they are now on SUMMER BREAK!!!!  So excited to spend extra time with my kids.  They did fantastic in 4th grade and both are now officially 5th graders!  Wow, time flies by quickly! 

    What are you thankful for today?  I encourage you to take the time to write down a few blessings that you have in your life today.  It will help cheer you up and turn your focus on the amazing blessings you encounter each day!

  • Counting My Blessings: Week In Review

    The week went by quickly.   It was full and busy.  Even though we had a shorter work and school week because of Memorial Day we still packed in a lot the remainder of the week.   I am blessed.  There was so much to be thankful for last week.

    I want to be accountable to you so the following are snip-its of some of the things I am thankful for this past week.  Counting My Blessings – Week In Review:

    Monday – Thankful for extra time with my family and a chance to celebrate Memorial Day together.

    Tuesday – Thankful for an opportunity to go to the library with the girls and pick out some books to read this summer.

    Wednesday – Thankful for a husband who still surprises me and shows me that he loves me.  I found a “love note” on my night stand from him while he was away on a work trip.

    Thursday – Thankful for friendships and a chance to catch up over lunch.  It is nice having people in your life that will speak the truth, allow you to talk about what’s

    Friday – Thankful for an opportunity to spend some time at the girls school and watch them compete in their Field Day.  Grateful to have Jake back home again and some time together relaxing, playing games, and hanging out with family.

    What are you thankful for today?  I encourage you to take the time to write down a few blessings that you have in your life today.  It will help cheer you up and turn your focus on the amazing blessings you encounter each day!

  • Counting My Blessings: Week In Review

    We made it through the last full week of school.  Only two more partial weeks than they will be free for summer break.   The girls are ready for summer vacation.  Jake is still busy with work, but he is good about taking time in the evenings and weekends to spend with us.  I am blessed!  There was so much to be thankful for last week.

    I want to be accountable to you so the following are snip-its of some of the things I am thankful for this past week.  Counting My Blessings – Week In Review:

    Monday – Thankful that our termite inspection came back normal with no problems.

    Tuesday – Thankful for all the hard work the girls did on their Science Fair Projects.  The girls both were both selected as the top in their class.

    Wednesday – Thankful for a thoughtful, understanding, and loving husband who takes such good care of me.

    Thursday – Thankful for an opportunity to go to my nephew’s 4K graduation celebration.

    Friday – Thankful for Brina’s tutor and the time she has invested in helping her.  Also thankful for time with my family!

    What are you thankful for today?  I encourage you to take the time to write down a few blessings that you have in your life today.  It will help cheer you up and turn your focus on the amazing blessings you encounter each day!

  • Counting My Blessings: Week In Review

    It was a whirlwind and busy week.  There were some days that didn’t go as planned and I got upset about some minor inconveniences.  Rarely do my days go exactly as I plan, but sometimes I do not react well when it changes (need to work on this more).  Especially thankful for a gracious husband and understanding people in my life who encourage me when I feel like things are flying apart.  There was so much to be thankful for last week.

    I want to be accountable to you so the following are snip-its of some of the things I am thankful for this past week.  Counting My Blessings – Week In Review:

    Monday – Thankful for the kids teachers (it was teacher appreciation week).  The girls decided what they wanted to get their teachers, wrote their own thank you notes, and delivered them.  Being a teacher isn’t always easy (neither is being a student at times), but we are thankful for the time the teachers invest into our kids.

    Tuesday – Thankful for well behaved kids.  The girls had to go with me to one of my appointments and they sat patiently and quietly in the lobby for over an hour reading, drawing, and other activities while waiting on me to wrap things up.

    Wednesday – Thankful that Brina may only have one more week with spacer adjustments.  She is getting close to where she needs to be positioned.  If she gets to the right spot by this week, she will just need to hold in that position for the next several months without any more nightly turning. Yay!

    Thursday – Thankful for patient, understanding, and kind husband.  He listens.  He cares. Despite all my imperfections, failures, and the drama over the little stuff he still loves me.  I am truly blessed.

    Friday – Thankful for my cousin Renelle.  It is always great having a chance to catch up with each other.  Even though there are many miles between us it is good to know that we can still stay in touch and encourage each other as we go through various stages in life.  She always knows how to make me laugh.  It is nice having someone you can bounce ideas off of and they don’t think your crazy!

    What are you thankful for today?  I encourage you to take the time to write down a few blessings that you have in your life today.  It will help cheer you up and turn your focus on the amazing blessings you encounter each day!

  • Counting My Blessings: Week In Review

    A lot of extra items were going on last week with Jake traveling for work, the new HVAC getting installed, the girls State testing, and so much more.  Hopefully, this week will be a little quieter and we will be able to be more productive as well as relax a little bit too.  We did have a relaxing Sunday celebrating Mother’s Day even with Jake being on call over the weekend.  There was so much to be thankful for last week.

    I want to be accountable to you so the following are snip-its of some of the things I am thankful for this past week.  Counting My Blessings – Week In Review:

    Monday – Thankful for an opportunity to run errands and go out to dinner with the girls.  It was nice sitting around the table of the restaurant relaxing and chatting with the kids.

    Tuesday – Thankful for technology and the ability to stay connected with Jake even when he is traveling.

    Wednesday – Thankful for doctors who are quick to respond, assist with questions, and willing to work around our schedule.

    Thursday – Thankful for my family and friends who stay in touch.  It would be nice to beam ourselves back and forth to see family and friends so far away, but thankful for moments to catch up and connect.

    Friday – Thankful that the girls were able to finish another round of State Testing.  Also, our HVAC is almost completed.   It is working they had to come by for a little bit on Saturday to wrap things up. 

    What are you thankful for today?  I encourage you to take the time to write down a few blessings that you have in your life today.  It will help cheer you up and turn your focus on the amazing blessings you encounter each day!

  • Counting My Blessings: Week In Review

    Last week was a busy, fun, and crazy kind of week, but all went well.  We managed to get some items done and have a little fun as well.  It was the first full weekend in a long time that we stayed home which was really nice for all of us.   Thankful for some time together over the weekend and that we were able to work in the yard since it wasn’t raining.  There was so much to be thankful for last week.

    I want to be accountable to you so the following are snip-its of some of the things I am thankful for this past week.  Counting My Blessings – Week In Review:

    Monday – Thankful to get all the laundry washed and put away.  Grateful that we have clothes to wear and that we are taken care of.

    Tuesday – Thankful for the girls help in getting the pool items cleaned up and out of the front yard.  They worked hard and were a huge help (and we had fun doing it together).  Thankfully it was a hot day, but was got soaked cleaning off the mats.

    Wednesday – Thankful for my man and everything he does for our family.  Always love it when he comes home, get my hug, and a chance to catch up with him.  He is always appreciative of my cooking even though the recipes don’t “turn out” as good as I hope.

    Thursday – Thankful that we are able to get our HVAC unit replaced.  Grateful for a husband who insists we have an Emergency Fun for these types of events because we were able to transfer the money over to pay for it.  It will take a little bit to resupply the Emergency Fund, but at least we were able to get it.  Also, thankful for the people who are installing it.  It is a lot of hard work getting all the old stuff removed and the new items put into place.

    Friday – Thankful for a date night with my Handsome Man!  Love getting to spend some extra time one-on-one with him.  I am very blessed to have Jake as my husband, words could not accurately express how much I love him. 

    What are you thankful for today?  I encourage you to take the time to write down a few blessings that you have in your life today.  It will help cheer you up and turn your focus on the amazing blessings you encounter each day!

  • Counting My Blessings: Week In Review

    Last week went by in a whirlwind.  We wrapped up the girls Science Fair projects, Jake had a lot going on at work, I had several appointments, and everything else that we managed to squeeze into the week.  Thankful for some time together over the weekend both at home and in Georgia.  There was so much to be thankful for last week.

    I want to be accountable to you so the following are snip-its of some of the things I am thankful for this past week.  Counting My Blessings – Week In Review:

    Monday – Thankful for a day to re-group after a busy weekend.

    Tuesday – Thankful for a being able to get my appointments back-to-back so I could get most of them completed in one day (and that none of them ran too late so I was able to make it on time to every one).

    Wednesday – Thankful for Jake and his encouragement.  He is always willing to listen and loves me despite all the crazy things I do.

    Thursday – Thankful to have an opportunity to meet a friend for lunch today and catch up.

    Friday – Thankful that the girls got their Science Fair projects completed and turned in today.  Grateful for an evening with my family and excited about the fun adventures planned together for the weekend.

    What are you thankful for today?  I encourage you to take the time to write down a few blessings that you have in your life today.  It will help cheer you up and turn your focus on the amazing blessings you encounter each day!

  • Counting My Blessings: Week In Review

    Last week was crazy busy with everything going on with school.  Extra projects, Science Fair, teachers trying to get the kids ready for all the state testing we have this year (which seems like it’s a lot).  Not to mention Jake was traveling and a mirad of appointments that I had to go to throughout the week.  I am thankful for some time we got to spend together over the weekend even if it was still pretty packed full.  There was so much to be thankful for last week.

    I want to be accountable to you so the following are snip-its of some of the things I am thankful for this past week.  Counting My Blessings – Week In Review:

    Monday – Thankful for a library that waives late fees periodically.  I needed this grace extended on my account.  One of the kids books got misplaced and I hadn’t checked my account for awhile so a small amount accumulated on my account during that week.

    Tuesday – Thankful for a husband who works hard to provide for our family.

    Wednesday – Thankful for an orthodontist who is helping with kids teeth.

    Thursday – Thankful to have Jake back home again.  When he travels we all miss him very much.

    Friday – Thankful for an opportunity to make some progress on the girls Science Fair Projects and especially thankful that Jake is willing to pitch in and help too.  With two kids doing completely different projects it can get quite crazy at times with everything spread out!

    What are you thankful for today?  I encourage you to take the time to write down a few blessings that you have in your life today.  It will help cheer you up and turn your focus on the amazing blessings you encounter each day!

  • Counting My Blessings: Week In Review

    Last week was a whirlwind of activities as we got back into the regular school and work routine!  It was a busy week, but I am thankful for time together with the family too.  There was so much to be thankful for last week.

    I want to be accountable to you so the following are snip-its of some of the things I am thankful for this past week.  Counting My Blessings – Week In Review:

    Monday – Thankful for my Mom and the opportunity to celebrate her birthday!  Wish I could be there to celebrate with her.  Also, grateful for the nurses and Doctors looking after my Grandma in the hospital.  We had a scare today, but thankfully everything is okay.

    Tuesday – Thankful for two kids who work hard at school even when it isn’t always easy.  We received their report cards today and I am very proud of them.

    Wednesday – Thankful for those people who help keep me accountable.

    Thursday – Thankful for Jake and he’s willingness to pitch in and help anywhere I need it from homework to meals and around the house.  He is very thoughtful and considerate, I am blessed.

    Friday – Thankful for an opportunity to go to the Zoo with the family and for a Date Night with my sweet Brina Bee.

    What are you thankful for today?  I encourage you to take the time to write down a few blessings that you have in your life today.  It will help cheer you up and turn your focus on the amazing blessings you encounter each day!