Thankful

I am thankful for my family

 

 For this guy who works so hard for me.

For this guy who makes me laugh all the time.

For this guy who brings such joy to my life.

For this girl whose laugh is so infectious.

I am so thankful that God provided a wonderful church

 

Where we can all worship

For old friends

And new ones

And I am thankful for the Army that provides our way of life

What are you thankful for?

Thankful on Paper: Week One

I thought a lot about Week One of this project. There are so many people in my life for whom I am so very thankful.

But, when it came right down to it, there was only one person I wanted to express my gratitude for right away.

My mom.

 

Mom at age 16. Isn't she a stunner? Like Hollywood movie star stunning!

Mom and Dad with the 3 kiddos. Chris, Joy, and me, the baby of the family.

Growing up, I had my share of fights and arguments with my mom, but for the most part, she was the one person I looked up to the most. Through all the trials of adolescence, she was always there for me, cheering me on, letting me make hard decisions, and loving me no matter what.

I want to parent my kids with the same style and grace my mom displayed.

I've got a long way to go.

But, maybe, with her as my example, my kids will some day look at me for help with their own kids.

So, I wrote a letter to my mom expressing my thankfulness for all she is and all she has done for me.

 

I love you, Mom.

Halloween

I love Halloween. Everything about it is fun. The parties, the costumes, jack-o-lanterns.

The candy.

Yep, I raid my kids candy stash every year. That's a perk of being mom.

Hey, I get their costumes, make them up, and take them trick or treating. Every year.

So, I get first dibs. They know the drill. They bring the buckets in, pour it out, I check it to make sure no murderers or druggies have tampered with it. And I pick out my favorites.

Don't judge.


Friday night we went to a costume party with friends from church.

20's gangster and Little Red Riding Hood. Goes together perfectly.

Jerry got attacked by the kids. He loved it.

 Boys

Trina won the donut eating contest. I think she had a slight advantage.

Josh gave her a run for her money, though.

 Pumpkin carving time. This is the kids favorite part, I think.

Josh named him Bob. I see the resemblance. 

The it was time for Trick or Treating. We went to Commander's Row, where apparently the entire post trick or treats. It was crazy busy, but so much fun. Personally, I wouldn't want to be them on Halloween. They must spend a fortune on candy to hand out. But, I suppose they can afford it. They seemed to enjoy it, anyway.

Two ninjas and a 50's girl. Josh lost his ninja mask, so he was only half a ninja. He didn't care.

 Wait, Superman doesn't wear glasses. Clark Kent does. Now, the world knows his secret.

My favorite costume of the night. Captain Picard. I love a man who embraces his baldness. (sorry about the blurry image, I was trying to keep the kids from leaving me behind)

Remember, send out your Thankfulness notes today. I'll be back tomorrow to share my first one with you.

Thankful on Paper

This year I am joining Rachel over at http://www.number17cherrytreelane.com/ in expressing thankfulness this November.

Here's what to do:

*The 4 Wednesdays (beginning on Nov 2nd), leading up to Thanksgiving, I'm going to write one person and tell them I am thankful for them and why. I will send it to them them that day (or drop it off at their house) and hopefully express to them how much I care for them and how grateful I am that they are in my life. I would love you to do the same.

*The 4 Thursdays (beginning on Nov 3rd), leading up to Thanksgiving, I will write a simple blog post about who I wrote to and why. On those Thursdays, I would love for you to join me, write a post on your personal blog and then come link up on each Thursday, here, at No. 17. If the person is someone you would like to keep private, that is also fine. You can opt out that week or write a general post keeping it private, but sharing some sentiment of Thankfulness.

*It's as easy as that!

 

 

 

Please join me. Let's show some love and appreciation for those God has placed in our lives. Leave me a message to let me know what you are doing for someone.