I am Thankful for...

Today I am thankful for my fun little book club. I've never been a part of a book club because I've never been much of a reader BUT since instituting A Thomas Jefferson Education in my home, I've come to understand how extremely important reading truly is!! I've found a love for reading that I NEVER would have imagined I'd have. I'm grateful that I mustered up enough courage to start a book club and that there were many ladies interested in joining it. I love finding joy & thankfulness in the simple things in life!

I am Thankful for...

Today I am thankful for my wonderful church. I'm so grateful for the complete gospel in my life and for the direction and guidance it gives me and my family.  Where would I be without my Savior as my guide?!?  I'm eternally grateful for His atonement!!

I am Thankful for...

Today, I am thankful for the opportunity that me and my kids have to serve those around us. Each Tuesday, we go to the church building to help prepare baby wipes or tie quilts. Hannah is getting to be quite the little quilter!  And today, Gabe even did some tying, which he really liked.

I'm so grateful that my kids are with me during the day and that I can guide their education...not just "facts" but how to live their lives and become the best person they can!!

My wonderful kiddoes  :)

My little Gabers learning how to serve others!

Beautiful Hannah who was born with a heart created to serve others. She was born with the kindest and tenderest heart I know!

I am Thankful for...

Today I am thankful for my wonderful Hannah. Sunday mornings can be so stressful but this morning, Hannah made sure to do all the things I hadn't gotten to yet and....we were on time to church!! I was so happy when I realized she was putting together the diaper bag and then again when she was getting the girls into their car seats! She helped Gabe with his shoes and gathered all of our scriptures!!

What would I do without her?!?  She's my miracle!!!

I am Thankful for...

Today I am so excited and grateful for the "Lakeshore Learning" store that's only about 25mins away!!  Since there's only one store in the entire state of Washington, I'm so thrilled to have it so close. I LOVE that store!!!  I found the website while I back vacationing in Houston and I thought I was in heaven BUT when I found out the store was nearby...I knew I was in heaven!! ;) 

Anyway, it's a wonderful store for educational toys/items. Check it out if you're interested!!

www.lakeshorelearning.com

I am Thankful for....

Today I am thankful for modern medicine. I love the fact that we have the ability to see issues within our bodies that not too many years ago would have gone unnoticed and ended up badly. Ellie's kidneys are still not 100% but the fact that we can watch them and fix them if needed, is a complete miracle!!!

"I Was Only Eating Two a Day!!!"

Yes, I am now one of them!

I am now one of the MEAN parents that told their kids that they had eaten all of their Halloween candy!

Jimmy Kimmel had asked parents to do this and showed the results on his show. He said he was surprised at all the crying.

I have to admit, I didn't think my kids would cry BUT I was curious how they would react so....I just had to find out!

Here's Jimmy Kimmel's clip...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YQpbzQ6gzs

Here's my clip...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbY_JIzWDuQ&feature=youtu.be


I'm so grateful that my kids are so forgiving!! They were such good sports about it all :)

I do want to say that I was as a doctor's appointment with Ellie all morning so I am not personally responsible for the appearance of my house or the fact that my kids were still in their pjs at 11am....not that I'm throwing Greg under the bus or anything!!  ;)

I love you Greg!!  <3