This Thanksgiving

As I sit and think back on this year, I have so incredibly much to be thankful for. I get overwhelmed thinking about how much God loves me (and Matt) to entrust us to raise these precious 2 boys of his. For this, I am most thankful.

I am also thankful for many other things like the most amazing friends, old and new. I am thankful for for my husband, who will unload the dishwasher with out being asked. I am thankful to own the house next door to my parents, who are such loving parents and grandparents. I am thankful for healthy boys, chocolate cake and red wine. I am thankful for an almost paid off car, clear water and new roof. I am thankful for my cozy, clean bed that is big enough to hold our family of four sometimes plus the dog...and so much more...

Today is going to be a day of getting stuff done...because it MUST!

I'm overwhelmed. After everyone in this house battling the stomach virus over the past week, every inch of this house is a wreck. I have anxiety in every room it seems. I don't even know where to start. I have 10 aprons to sew, which I am so thankful for, but still have to find the time to complete. Jett is teething. He also is still trying to get this stomach bug out of his system. I will jump off the couch in excitment at the sight of his first solid poop in almost a week. He does have the cutest two little bottom teeth ever though! Needless to say, he has not let me put him down nor has he slept very well in days. Drew knows everything so this has led to us butting heads constantly, because well, he doesn't...I do. Not really, but I want him to think that anyway.

So, while my baby cries, my dishes wait patiently in the sink, my bed sits unmade and I am dirty, I pray. God, thank you for this day, this wonderful day.

My first sewing project is complete!

Although, I'm not quite a seamstress yet, I do think I am on my way. It is so much fun making things that people are going to enjoy! This first project is a birthday present for my niece, Tristyn. I hope she loves it as much as I do!
It is so nice living next door to my parents. My mom helped a lot with this first outfit. We made it using her sewing machine that she's had since junior high! She's an amazing seamstress and I hope she teaches me everything she knows.

I'm crock potting.

Well, I wouldn't offically call myself a crock potter, considering this is only the second time in 5 years I've used the thing...and the first was for cheese dip and I don't really even think that counts. I'm ready to see what the rave amoung moms is about though some I'm giving a real try. I'm making baby back ribs. I asked for pointers on facebook and was told by my friend, Annette, that she just dumps a bottle of barbeque sauce in with them and lets them cook on low...and she must know a lot. She's a mom that homeschools. :) I haven't told Matt what I'm cooking because I'm nervous they won't turn out very good. Although, they do already smell wooonderfulllly!! Here they are- about 3 and a half hours in. Lookin' good, aren't they!?

Happy Anniversary, Dear.

This day, 4 years ago, was a beautiful day in Atlantic Beach, Florida. It was this day that Matt and I promised each other that we'd love through everything and anything until death parted us. Much has changed over these years and we can not wait to see what God has in store for our family over the next 4 years...and 50 years thereafter.

What do I love most about him you ask?

I love how he smells after he's been standing over the grill outside.
I love that he lets Drew help him cut the grass.
I love how he kisses our pug right on his lips.
I love when he wraps his arms around my waist from behind and squeezes real tight.
I love the way he and Jett coo back and forth at each other like they have some secret Daddy/son language.
I love how hard he works so we can give the boys a great home.
Most of all...I love how he saves the yummy garlic sauce from Papa Johns's for me even though he loves it so much too.

Try not to laugh!

Lydia sent me the funniest link EVER!

www.peopleofwalmart.com

I also think it's funny that there are so many pictures on this website that must have been taken by complete strangers. I wouldn't have the guts to take a random picture of a stranger in the middle of Walmart...but I'm glad these people did.

Should carpool line be this complicated?

As Matt and I sat in the back of the theatre room for orientation at the church Drew was to start pre-school at, we both looked at each other with confused eyes. We are counting and are currently on minute 29 of the director trying to inform us of how carpool line should work. This included a diagram/map with highlighted arrows, written instructions and also a verbal description. We are not confused by how it works, but confused by how confusing the poor lady is making it sound. I'm glad to report that carpool line is going smoothly thus far...I'm sure thanks to the great instructions!

The first day of school went by quickly, only two hours in fact. Drew said his new best friend was named Garrett and he smiled and waved to an insanely cute, little girl named Kitty as we walked to the car (I didn't go through the carpool line on the first day...I guess you could say that I didn't want to look confused).

Here is Drew on his first day of Pre-K.




Here is Drew exactly one year earlier on his first day of 3 year old preschool. What a difference!