Thankful Thursday!

On this Thursday I have a lot to be thankful for! I am getting to make a very last minute unexpected trip back to Durango/Farmington to visit with friends and family!!! As you can tell I am very excited.

There are two family weddings going on over the next two weekends. My cousins and my little sisters. So I am going to be able to make it a sorta vacation. The only downside is that Ry will not be able to come with me:(

He gets to to go on a business trip to California for a few days. We are going to miss him, but we are so looking forward to seeing everyone there.
So today I am thankful for spontaneous opportunities:)

Thankful Thursday!

Today I am so very thankful for my very special, intelligent, kind, thoughtful, sometimes very ornery hubby Ryan. For those of you who who know him, you know what I mean.

Today is his birthday, and I just want to honor him by saying what a great husband he is to me, and what a great daddy he is to our babies.

For the past 12 years I have experienced his laughter,(pranks), kindness, gentleness, and patience. I know that God made him just for me:) And I thank Him so much for that.

Happy Birthday Ryan!!! I love you so very much:):)

Thankful Thursday!

Today it has been storming with thunder and lots of rain. It is refreshing to have rain and not snow. I am thankful for Rain.

I took Annie(our Chocolate Lab) for a walk earlier when in broke for a little while.
It was wonderful to breath in the clean air, and get a little bit of a walk in.

Our spoiled pooch Annie, soaking up some sun.
I love the smell of rain. It gives a fresh perspective on life.

Ry is out of town for work until tomorrow evening. Missing him lots.

The kids and I were hoping for a walk to the park today, but that did not happen with the storm. Maybe tomorrow?

Thank you Jesus for fresh perspective.

Thankful Thursday!

Sometimes I find it is much easier to see all that we do not have, that to be thankful for that which we do. Here are some things that I think I take for granted, until I realize how easily they can go away.

Today I am thankful for mine and my families health. It is so easily taken for granted until you or your babies are sick.

I am thankful for my sweet sister and niece. They left this morning to go back to Texas. Missing them already:(

I am thankful for my sweet husband who loves me and takes wonderful care of our family.

I am thankful for friends. God has so blessed me with all of you who I have the privilege to call friend. I am so greatly going to miss each one of you when I leave.

Thankful Thursday!

Today I am thankful for Our Winter Wonder Land! It has been snowing here for three days now, and it isn't going to stop anytime soon. The girls have fun playing in it, but Sean is not quite sure what to make of it yet.

I am thankful for a Dad- in- law who plows our drive with his ATV.

I am thankful for time with my sweet kids. I have gotten a lot of that this week:) This weekend we have been invited to go on a horse drawn sleigh ride. FUN! There is tons to be thankful for!

Thankful Thursday!

Today I am thankful for fun with family and friends. We got to take our family skiing today at Hesperus Ski Area, which is a great local ski hill near our home.

Skiing can get really pricey, but thanks to a homeschool ski program we were able to get everyone on the mountain for an amazing deal.

I am thankful for Gods provision in allowing us to give our children opportunities. And for wonderful homeschool friends to spend the day with also.

I am thankful for a new year. I believe 2010 is going to be an awesome year for our family. Last year had a lot of hardships for us, and we are looking ahead and leaving the past behind. Thank you Jesus!

Caitlyn skiing the hill!

Felicity coming down!

Thankful Thursday!

So wow I have not not been so great at updating this past month. It's not that I have nothing to tell. It is just that I have been so insanely busy. But today I did want to take the time to do a Thankful Thursday post.
Today I am thankful for.....

fuzzy warm slipper socks

Skype so that I can watch my sweet niece grow up

Time with just hanging out with my kids

For a God who loves me even when I make mistakes

A warm cozy home

And for unexpected blessings!

Thankful Thursday!

Today I am thankful for rain.


It washes and makes clean.


It soaks and nourishes.


Life and renewal follow its lead.

And it is a really good excuse for a lazy day.
Have a wonderful Thursday everyone!

Thankful Thursday!

Today I am thankful for my little baby Sean Aaron. He will turn 1 yr old this Saturday. I can't believe it. Time is so precious, and it goes by so fast. But I am thankful for the time I have. I only pray that I will use it wisley.

Thankful Thursday!

Today I am thankful for playdates...

For my new beautiful niece Lauren Elizabeth who is now 1 day old...

For old friends and new ones...

For bike rides and evening walks with my sweetie...

And most of all, for Jesus who makes it all worth it.

Thankful Thursday!

Hello bloggy world. Today is Thursday and I am thankful for my best friend, my wonderful husband Ryan.
This is a pic of us together in Phoenix back in January 09.

Yesterday we celebrated his 32nd birthday with food and friends. On the menu at Ryan's request was:
Fried Chicken....

Flavored Mashed Potatoes....

Apple Pie with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream....

I can't say enough about what a wonderful person he is and how blessed I am to be married to him. He is kind and caring. He loves his kiddos and cherishes everything they do and say.
He is one of the most patient people I have ever met. (I mean really he puts up with me right:) He does everything with an excellence to it. He is a man of faith and conviction. I feel safe being under his spiritual leadership.

We will have been married 11 year this year. We have been through some great times, and some very difficult ones. No matter where we have found ourselves he has always been a pillar of strength. He is the love of my life and my very best friend.

Thankful Thursday!

It seems like life is always unpredictable. Just when you think you are going one direction the path starts to wind, or you get a complete U turn altogether.

In my 10 1/2 years of being both wife and mother I have experienced several of these unexpected events. Some are brought on by choices, others by unfortunate events. However these come about one thing always remains true. That is the faithfulness of God to walk through it with you.

Today I am thankful for the faithfulness of a loving God...

For the warmth of the Sunshine...

For all the beautiful colors of spring...

For the laughter of my children...

For the wonderful friends that God has brought into my life.