Showing posts with label give thanks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label give thanks. Show all posts

Saturday, October 12, 2013

Reflections of Thankfulness: September

September was a big month for us: We closed on our Spring house and made the move!
  1. Baby giggles
  2. Lulu bunny hops
  3. Miguel and the CenterPoint Energy guy who got the electric meter in at the 11th hour
  4. Breakfast dates at IKEA
  5. That everyday minus three or four, Benjamin has been able and willing to take Winston to daycare
  6. Vacation days off of work
  7. Movers and their strength
  8. Quick and easy closing
  9. Our new home
  10. Our old home and the amazing landlords we had the opportunity of renting from for over two years
  11. God's grace and amazing timing 
  12. Swings
  13. Extra crispy fries
  14. Car insurance to repair windshield rock dings
  15. Ice cream family nights
  16. Having the opportunity of dedicating Winston to the Lord
  17. The anticipation of fall 
  18. Change
  19. Visits from Aunt Deborah and Ray
  20. Days when I can stay at home and cuddle with a sick Winston
  21. Sweet singing coos as tired baby falls asleep
  22. The mess of toys in my living room
  23. Boxes
  24. The hands that built our house
  25. Mexican food
  26. Dinner dates with my Winston buddy
  27. Two cars that are in excellent working order to drive us back and forth to work
  28. Miss Alex and Kids R Kids Pearland
  29. Pumpkin Spice Lattes
  30. Great evening weather
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Saturday, August 31, 2013

Reflections of Thankfulness: August

It's amazing how fast time flies.  I have found that taking this time out to reflect on the blessings that I have received overwhelms my heart and blesses my soul.

1.  Weekends with Hubby, Winston and Lubaby
2.  UT Houston Orthodontics residency
3.  The celebration of Benjamin's graduation from UT Ortho (!)
4.  Lulu's improvement
5.  Winston kisses
6.  First steps
7.  The fulfillment of God's promises
8.  Dinner dates with Mom
9.  Audrey Moon and her awesome flower skills
10. Luke and Kala Bailey
11. Everyone who helped prepare graduation
12. Time at the zoo with grandparents
13. Warm evenings with cool breezes
14. Blow up pools
15. Siblings who give up their weekends to celebrate graduation with us
16. The celebrating in Brooklyn Laurali
17. Holding hands with my love
18. The joy of drinking water out of a cup
19. My Well Technology team members
20. PF Chang's frozen meals
21. Mum-mums
22. Bathtime with Bug 
23. Swinging 
24. Family nap times
25. Delicious food with friends
26. Tiny Scope bottles and the fun they bring
27. Discovering new stores
28. Biblical encouragement
29. Benjamin
30. A new ergonomic mouse
31. The splendor of my God

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Reflections of Thankfulness: July

Today is July 31st.  The end of a month and half of a year on the same day!  2013, where did you go??  I took some time to reflect on all that has taken place this month and here are 31 things I am thankful for:

1.  God's timely provisions
2.  The celebration of six years of marriage!
3.  The success of Lulu's surgery  
4.  Winston's adorable giggles
5.  Our independence and freedom
6.  Starbucks coffee for $1.50
7.  Gentle evening breezes
8.  Cameras
9.  Free repair on cameras!
10.  Cuddling during Timmy Time
11.  The start of Benjamin working!
12.  Unexpected visit from Janae
13.  Quiet evenings
14.  Being appreciated at the office
15.  Nightly food rubs
16.  The Ballcano
17.  Rain
18.  The power of prayer
19.  Time to watch Benjamin play pool with his Grandpa
20.  Bath time with Winston
21.  The first smile from Winston when I pick him up from daycare
22.  My Mom
23.  Having Fridays off
24.  My boss' sense of humor
25.  The sunflowers on my drive home
26.  The zoo!
27.  Tiny fingerprints on mirrors
28.  When Lulu curls up beside me in the evenings
29.  God's faithfulness
30.  The discovery of Chick-fil-a's grilled chicken sandwich
31.  The quick progress being made on the house!
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