May 14th, 2013

One Thousand Gifts

1. A friend Sheila who quickly filled in when I needed last minute childcare for Jackson. So grateful that she was willing and that she lives so close. 

2. A great morning with Riley. Despite the fact that some of it was spent at the hospital I rarely get time with just her so we made it a special day. After her new cast was put on we did a quick shop through target and went for ‘chicken’. (Riley calls any special date “going for chicken”

3. A time of admitting anxiousness and feelings of defeat and failure in certain areas with Chris tonight was such a great moment. Sometimes it is hard to be vulnerable and honest but I always love those times once I start. 

May 13th, 2013

One Thousand Gifts

1. Great visit with the Spencer ladies today! Grateful that I feel loved and comfortable with them!

2. Today Jackson did his first unprompted sign of the word please. I have not been as diligent with him so it took longer than Riley but I’m excited that he has gotten it and I hope that until he uses words this will make things a bit easier! Now to work on some of the other ones!

3. Yummy stuffed peppers for dinner. Always love to find new recipes!

(she's doing fish lips!)

May 12th, 2013

One Thousand Gifts

1. Today I am reminded of what a gift it is to be a mom. I love my two kiddos that make me a mommy. Riley is such a ball of energy and she knows what she wants. I love that she is remembering what we are telling her about Jesus. I can see her desire to know more about him already and we pray everyday that she will seek him with her whole life. Jackson is such a fun boy. I love his infectious smile and the laugh that he has. He is growing so fast and I can’t wait to see who he will become!

2. Went outside my comfort zone today and introduced myself to two of our neighbors! Excited to get to know them more and hope that the kids around here can be friends for my kids! So thankful we finally have neighbors that we can know!

3. Got our zoo passes today and spent the afternoon together. Chris and I loved watching our kids get so excited about the animals!

Best shot I got of all three of my favorite people!

May 11th, 2013

One Thousand Gifts

1. We were so blessed today by our family. People brought gifts for Jackson and because of that we are going to be able to get zoo passes this year! 

2. Felt so grateful for my backyard and house again. Hosted the party and it was so nice to be able to spread out, have room for the kids to play and several places for people to chat. I am SO excited to be able to host more and more in the years to come!

3. A great afternoon hanging out with my sister. I rarely get time to spend with her without my kids. I love my kids but time without them is important too! She helped my pick a dress for an upcoming wedding, and we just got to visit uninterrupted. 

For how smile-y this guy usually is today we didn't get ANY smiles from him... So I picked a picture that he was stuffing his face! :-) He sure loved the cakepops!

May 10th, 2013

One Thousand Gifts

1. A full backyard of kids. Grateful for building friendships for myself and for my kids!

2. News about a new baby. So excited to meet baby Jude! :-)

3. Got to let my creative juices flow and decorated for Jackson’s birthday party. 

May 9th, 2013

One Thousand Gifts

1. A tulip bloom!

2. Our first patio dinner as a family. 

3. A great chat with Kiersten talking about life and challenges. So grateful for a friend who I can be honest with and we can admit our sin to each other. She is a once in a lifetime friend and I’m so blessed by her!

May 8th, 2013

One Thousand Gifts

1. Felicia’s help figuring out what I have in all my garden beds! So excited for them all to grow and bloom!

2. Riley and Nayeli playing together. So thankful for a little friend for Riley that is a girl! Don’t have many of those!

3. Seeds! - I loved shopping and planning out what I am going to plant!