Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Turkey, Turkey, Turkey

There is much to be thankful for. We have a roof above our heads, our health, family that is near and far-but all close to heart, wonderful friends...it's sad how often we, at least I, get caught up in the little things of life that don't go our way or when we can't understand God's plan for us. Easier said than done to be patient, happy, or content sometimes--but luckily God has given us so many moments that have made us step back and take it in, realizing all we need to be thankful for.

I am thankful for a loving husband. One that is a good listener and quick to forgive. I am thankful for a healthy, happy, spunky little boy. I am thankful for a safe pregnancy and for all the baby kicks and flips. I am thankful for the love and support our family and friends have given us. I'm thankful for our church small group that we continue to grow closer with and help us grow in our relationship with God. I'm thankful for the people in our lives that can laugh at misfortunes and enjoy the little things.

Made some yummy cinnamon roll waffles for breakfast. Place a few rolls on the waffle maker, flatten that sucker out, and use the icing at topping---oh yeah. Healthy breakfast ready in minutes. 

  37 weeks pregnant and this time had to bring in the help of a belly band. Don't worry, the public eye doesn't see it as the top layer of my outfit, that's just for my lucky family.

Caden helping check on the butternut squash. I gave him a haircut Thanksgiving morning, but for the first time used clippers. He did great, but man he looks so grown up it breaks my heart!

 Our little dog, Max, is pathetic. He's a needy little guy and is attached to Gary. Gary took MJ to the vet the next morning and Max flipped out the entire time he was gone. Both MJ and Gary gone is a recipe for a Max breakdown. 

We spent Thanksgiving this year with my family. The first year Caden was a baby we stopped by my aunts house and then spent the remainder of the day with Gary's. Last year we found it easier to just do one or the other, and spent it with Gary's family. This year, we switched it up and spent majority of our day at my sisters. Caden loves cousin time-on both sides-so he had a blast. I was able to see my aunt and her husband that live in Colorado and a few cousins from Texas, which is always nice! My mom, sister, her mother-in-law and I got in some good puzzle time later that afternoon. May sound silly, but man I love some good quality time around a puzzle. It was a great day-tiring at the end, but definitely needed. Thankful on all accounts!

Feast your eyes. Not as big of a puzzle as we usually take on, and with all hands on deck it got finished by the end of the day. Quality time, people, the best way to have some good quality time.

It's now December and there is a lot of change coming up with baby due so soon. I would be lying if I said I wasn't scared of how our new normal will all play out, but I'd be lying more to say I wasn't thankful that God has given us a safe pregnancy, allowing us to be parents again to another child, and so many prayers for a safe delivery and upbringing for both our little nuggets. Constantly remembering to give thanks for we have so much to be thankful for!

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