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Counting My Blessings: Week In Review
It was a wild week full of a lot of emotion. Some co-workers and friends live near Charleston. Thankful that Hurricane Matthew did let us a little bit so it wouldn’t do any more damage. A lot of people will be cleaning up for awhile after it’s visit. Our hearts go out to the families that lost loved ones, homes, and businesses as it went through. It was really strange looking at pictures of flooded streets and places we have visited some many times like Battery Park and downtown Charleston. Despite all the weather this past week there was a lot to be thankful for during our week. You don’t have to look very far to find good in the world around you. Blessed and thankful!
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 I get to pick the girls up from school and hear about their days at school as well as their adventures after school.
Tuesday – Thankful that the girls are working hard on their homework projects at school. Some evenings some longer when we are trying to get it all done, but for the most part they have a great attitudes about everything they have to do.
Wednesday – Thankful for a co-worker who willingly pitched in to help on a couple of items at work since my week was very busy.
Thursday – Thankful for Jake taking care of the girls, finishing dinner, homework, and other normal evening activities so I can go to to Ladies Bible Study
Friday – Thankful that the girls had a fun movie night at school and for a chance to go out on a date night with my Man!
Saturday – Thankful for an opportunity to rest for a little bit. Grateful for answered prayers that Hurricane Matthew slowed down more, it was already devastating enough, but grateful that it wasn’t any worse. A lot of people, homes, and businesses were impacted by it.
Sunday – Thankful for a place to worship and learn more. Grateful that the girls have a chance to meet with kids their age and learn too.
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 great blessings this week. Thankful for family, friends, and a community around us. Grateful for the safety and my heart goes out to families within our community that experienced some heartbreak at one of the local elementary schools. Makes me want to hug my kids tighter and treasure the moments we have together because you never know what will happen each day of your life. Blessed and thankful!
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 the girls have the opportunity to go Robotics Club and excited to see what they will learn this year.
Tuesday – Thankful for Jake being willing to split the driving the girls to and from school with me even when he has a busy day at work and traveling as well.
Wednesday – Thankful and proud of Jake for all he continues to accomplish. He was excepted into a Leadership class through his work which started today. He has to drive to Charleston for the classes, but it is a great opportunity for him.
Thursday – Thankful for an opportunity to attend women’s Bible Study through our church.
Friday – Thankful for a relaxing evening with my family.
Saturday – Thankful for a chance to go to Saluda Archery as a family and had a blast!
Sunday – Thankful for time with the family and having some time set aside to plan out our week.
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 busy full week of school, work, activities and appointments, but a productive week as well. Thankful for some many opportunities and the ability to get things done, meet new people, and do activities that help us grow as individuals and as a family. There are so many blessings to pick from each day this week. Grateful for all that the Lord has done through me and continues to work in my heart and life.
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 I had chunk of quality time with Jake early in the morning before he took off on a work trip, the kids went to school, and I went off to work!
Tuesday – Thankful for the opportunity for the girls to go to homework center and participate in a variety of fun clubs at school.
Wednesday – Thankful that Jake arrived back home after school and work today. It was great to have the whole family back together again!
Thursday – Thankful that we were able to get Karlie into the orthodontist, now her “fun” teeth adventure in the upcoming months. Also, grateful for a spontaneous at home Date Night with my Handsome Man. He is thoughtful, fun, and creative. It was great to put our phones away for awhile and just hang out together at home. I LOVE my man so much!!! XOXO
Friday – Thankful that I was able to get off work at a decent time today had lunch with Jake, made homemade cookies before picking the girls up from school, found a box turtle on the road to share with the girls for a couple days, and had a chance to relax with the family.
Saturday – Thankful for a chance to spend some time working outside with the family. We got a good amount of yard work done (even though there is more to do) – leaves blown, weeds pulled, sticks picked up and burned, and more fun as well as a few good blisters
Sunday – Thankful for church, a few moments to rest, eating outside on the deck, playing fetch with Skipper, and fun with the 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 busy full week of school, work, activities and appointments, but a productive week as well. Thankful for some many opportunities and the ability to get things done, meet new people, and do activities that help us grow as individuals and as a family. There are so many blessings to pick from each day this week. Grateful for all that the Lord has done through me and continues to work in my heart and life.
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 Karlie was able to get into the pediatric eye Dr. today to get her eyes re-check, her prescription had changed which is why she was having more difficulty seeing the chalkboard at school
Tuesday – Thankful for a job that allows me to come in a little earlier so I can make up time missed while at Karlie’s appointment yesterday and for the people I get the privilege to work alongside. It is nice being part of a time and accomplishing task even though today was an incredibly busy day!
Wednesday – Thankful for a few minutes outside enjoying the fresh air with the kids after getting home, spending a little time with the pets, picking up sticks in the yard, and soaking in some sunshine after being inside most of the day
Thursday – Thankful that Jake was willing to watch the girls, help with homework and dinner so I could go to ladies Bible Study. It was a crazy day at work, running errands, appointments, picking up the kids, and the Bible Study was a nice end to the evening to help me refocus on truly what is important in life and spend time with other ladies who are wanting to grow their faith as well
Friday – Thankful that Jake and I were able to relax for a little bit at the end of a very busy week and have a couples massage. Love any extra time with him and the massage felt amazing too.
Saturday – Thankful for having a day with my family. Although Saturdays are a different kind of busy from the work and school day they are relaxing, enjoyable, yet productive around the home and more opportunities for special activities and fun time with the kids.
Sunday – Thankful for a day of rest and worship with other believers. Grateful that the girls enjoy church and are learning as well as interacting with kids their own age.
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.
Celebrating Jake’s Birthday
I am just now getting our pictures updated from our last big adventure, so yes a little later than planned…. Our family was able to celebrate Jake’s birthday this year while on our Alaska Cruise vacation! Thankful for an opportunity to spend time with the whole family.
We surprised Jake and had the chef on the cruise ship make him a birthday cake! It was big and extra rich chocolate! The crew sang him “Happy Birthday” in Indonesian which was really cool. He was so thrilled that we made a big spectacle of his birthday celebration. We were so full after the delicious meal that we ended up taking the cake back to the cabin to eat later that night after all the other activities that evening.
SURPRISE!!! Happy Birthday Handsome!
Celebrating Jake’s birthday with the whole family.
Thankful for a wonderful time together and for this amazing man who I get to live my life with!
Love you JACOB!!! Happy Birthday! Wishing you many more healthy, happy, and fun adventures!
Alaskan Cruise – New Holland Zaandam
Once we were back on the New Holland Zaandam cruise ship after exploring the town of Seward, Alaska we were able to check out more of the ship. The girls were thrilled to see all the cool activities and places on the ship. They couldn’t wait to try out the pool deck, play a little bit, and try out the different foods as well as fun activities that were coming up that week. Thankful for the opportunity to spend this time with the family. We had a blast spending time together. It was a wonderful family vacation!
Testing out the courts…..they had fun even in the rain! 🙂
Brina enjoying her first dinner on the cruise. She found out that although the window views were nice at dinner it was a little chilly and she needed her jacket!
Our first night on-board the ship and heading to dinner!
Brina and I trying to stay warm at the evening meal. We were trying to get used to the cooler weather after coming from the 100 plus degrees we were having that week in South Carolina!
Jake and Karlie having fun at our first dinner on the cruise!
Visiting Anchorage, Alaska
First glimpse at our Home-Away-From-Home this week as we pulled into the Seward Port!
We made it to Port Seward and caught the first glimpse of our ship! The kids were super excited (and Dad & Mom too)! We arrived at a good time so were able to drop our luggage off, go through the check in process, drop items most of the backpack items off in our rooms, and head back out to tour the town of Seward. Our visit to the Alaska SeaLife Center took up the majority of the time we had in the town, but was a great activity for the whole family. It was a cloudy and misty day in Seward, however, we still had a wonderful time. It was a beautiful area, small town, and the local people we met were very nice.
Beautiful views as we roll into the town of Seward
Someone crashed on the way to the port!
Sweet girls having fun in Seward and excited about going on our Alaska cruise
Gorgeous area!
Counting My Blessings: Week In Review
It was great having Labor Day off of work and school so got an extra day together. Thankful for our time to celebrate, relax, and have fun. We are blessed, look around you and think about the good and positive blessings all around you.
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 we were able to spend the extra day together on Labor Day
Tuesday – Thankful for an extra day off with the girls since they did not have school today due to Professional Teachers Work Day – the girls and I got some stuff done, but had a fun day together
Wednesday – Thankful the girls had another day off from Professional Teachers Work Day again even though I was not able to spend the day with them they had a good day
Thursday – Thankful that Jake is willing to take the girls to school so I can head into work in the mornings and only have to pick them up after school each afternoon
Friday – Thankful that Jake split the errands with me to help out – he went to one store with its list and I did the other store with its list and we got home at almost the same time
Saturday – Thankful for an opportunity to work in the yard – Jake mowed while the girls and I picked up sticks, did a bonfire, refilled Skipper’s bin, filled the goats water, and many other outside activities
Sunday – Thankful for a chance to go to church as well as spend some time Hiking on the Appalachian trail with the 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 busy day especially with Jake traveling for work, but we got through it safely and thankfully are back together again. Always happy to have him back home. Other than one of the girls fighting a cold we have nothing to complain about. We are blessed, look around you and think about the good and positive blessings all around you.
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 we were able to talk with Jake on the phone a few minutes on the way to school. Even though he was away on a work trip it is always great hearing his voice and chatting even if it is for a few moments.
Tuesday – Thankful for opportunity for the girls to go to an After School program that they really enjoy so I can get in a couple extra hours of work each week.
Wednesday – Thankful to have Jake back home again! 🙂
Thursday – Thankful that Jake is willing to not only pitch in around the house, cooking, but also helping the kids with their homework.
Friday – Thankful that we were able to have a Family Fun Night and a chance to relax a little bit as we head into the weekend!
Saturday – Thankful for an opportunity to catch up on some projects around the house and yard.
Sunday – Thankful for a chance to spend some time on a family adventure! Looking forward to working together and having fun “along the way”!
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.
