August 31, 2012

The crafting gene has been passed down – Caleb made a jingle bell necklace for himself.

Blessings:

1. It’s the weekend! Whoohoo!

2. I finally, finally, finally (after 24 years) got the necessary paperwork submitted to get my Social Security card with the correct name on it. It’s been weighing on my mind, and now it’s done! Yay!

3. A breeze blew some of the smoke out of our area for a while. The kids could go outside!

4. I’m headed off to do some crafting!

5. I know how to do this now! I love being able to create things!

August 30, 2012

Ken talking with the boys about looking out for each other. (My barefoot son was not sawing that wood he’s standing on – he was headed off to put the saw away.)

Blessings:

1. I have an awesome family.

2. The paperwork is done! (I’ve had two different packets of paperwork sitting here for a couple days.)

3. My honey bought dinner. I love him.

4. The laundry/craft room is cleaned up and usable again!

5. Today was a productive day.

August 29, 2012

Blessings:

1. My mother – today is her birthday, and am so thankful to be able to share it with her.

2. I forgot to share this wonderful quote from my Naterbean the other day. I put it on a sticky note on my computer’s desktop to remind me to be thankful like he is. “Dear Lord, thank you for all the good days we have had in our lives..." It’s as simple as that. Even when we have frustrating or sad days, we can be thankful for all the good days.

3. We had a delicious dinner at The Montana Club.

4. The air was so much clearer in Missoula that we were able to breathe all evening, and when we got back down the Bitterroot it had lightened up significantly. Yay!

5. We’re almost ready for school to start! Supplies are purchased, books are sorted, classroom is cleanish…

August 28, 2012

Blessings:

1. Little Man finally slept through the night again! Yay!

2. I finished work early. I love days like that!

3. I found treasures at the thrift store!! Two containers of sewing notions! I know some of you will say, “Uh…yeah.” But I’m thrilled! The pinking shears alone were worth the price.

4. Crafting time! I made something I love. Can’t wait to share it!

5. I made an old family favorite for dinner tonight – it had fallen off the rotation so it was practically new! Yummy Beef Taco Bake. I love recipes that everyone will eat! (And I love recipes with CHEESE!)

Thanks for stopping by. What has blessed you today?

August 27, 2012

I didn’t have the oomph to carry all of Mom’s groceries into the house, so I piled them in the stroller instead.

Blessings:

1. Our company had a group meeting this morning – just to get everyone together. It was great to see everyone in person. I love the company I work for, and the team I work with. I love having a job I love. Is that enough love for today?

2. I was able to get a great monitor to replace my failing one for an awesome price. I found it on a local buy/sell group on Facebook. It is such a blessing!

3. My friend Elle (she was the one who got me started counting blessings years ago) and her son were protected when they were in a car accident today. They were both able to be released from the hospital fairly quickly. Thank You, Lord, for Your protection.

4. Dinner time conversation (this was the middle of the conversation):
Dale: What was the name of that test?
Ken: The Five Love Languages.
Kristi: English, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, and French.
Ken (to Kristi): Are those foreign languages?
Kristi: No, five languages.
(Hehehe – not “four-in,” but five. Hehehe.)

5. Bedtime conversation:
Dale: Do you have any AA batteries?
Mom: What do you need them for?
Dale: My toothbrush battery is dead.
Mom: I guess you’ll have to do it the old-fashioned way.
Dale: But then I’d have to (makes the brushing motion).
Mom: Suck it up, Buttercup. Life’s tough.

August 26, 2012

Blessings:

1. I thoroughly enjoyed church today. And I didn’t have to leave the worship time to bring a wandering child back inside this time.

2. Lunch out with the whole family – always an adventure! Little Man’s ever-expanding skills made it even more interesting than normal – he almost knocked several drinks over, grabbed at countless pieces of silverware, ate a third of a syrupy pancake, and then left the restaurant with a spoon in his possession. Fun times!

3. Party at Nana’s! Well, gifts and cake. That’s enough party for me.

4. God is answering prayers.

5.  The kids loved their handmade gifts. That makes me happy.

August 25, 2012

Blessings:

1. Arlene. Our precious friend Arlene had a birthday party for her two kids and our two August birthday kids. Everyone had a great time. Awesomeness!

2. There were a bunch of special people at the party – that was so much fun. Sometimes we have to explain our kids’ differences when we go to group gatherings so other kids understand what to expect, but when we’re with a group of people who understand it’s so much less stressful. Unless one of your children develops a great affection for one of the other children – one who doesn’t like to be followed and hugged.

3. We met some interesting and fun new people.

4. After the kids went to bed I had some craft time – because I had to. I wanted to give Kristi and Caleb small handmade gifts when we celebrated with the family (we didn’t do gifts at Arlene’s party), but I had kinda neglected to make them. So I got busy as soon as the kids were all in bed, and in less than an hour and a half I had both done.
   
A sparkly headband and bracelet for Kristi, and a necktie snake for Caleb.

5. Reese’s ice cream bars. Perfection.