Thanksiving

It's that time of year again--time when we set aside a special time to give thanks. Some days are so crazy I wonder if I'll make it through the day, and maintain my sanity. But in all the business I am reminded how much I have to be thankful for. God has blessed me more than I deserve! So here's my list for this year.

My husband--what would I do without him?

My children--God's special gift to us. How boring my life would be!

My parents--I've got the best!

My in-laws--They are truly second parents to me and more, plus they bail me out--often!

My home--a safe haven. Some aren't so blessed!

My house--I have one, even if it needs cleaned!

Dirty Dishes--daily proof that we have food to eat. (I'm still working on this one! :-) )

My country--this is still the best place on earth!

US servicemen--a huge "thank you" for the sacrifice made by you and your families.

My pastors and church family--we couldn't ask for better, they go above and beyond the call of duty!

I could go on. . .and on. . . and on. . . I guess we all could. May we (I) have a spirit of thanksgiving all year long. Happy Thanksgiving to you all!

Anniversary

Yesterday, Warren and I celebrated our 17th anniversary! It doesn't really seem all that long ago that I said "I do" to love of my life. He still is the love of my life! Thanks, Warren, for being such a great husband. I love you with all of my heart!

Nick's Birthday

Well, I said that I was all caught up, then I found pictures from Nick's birthday. Nick turned 6 a couple of weeks ago. He is such a special little dude! We love you, Nick! Happy Birthday!

Life Happens

So I'm finally caught up on pictures. I may find more to post later, but for now, I have this blog updated. Some of the kids haven't been feeling well this week. This morning we discovered that Clayton has Chicken Pox. Then tonight Ashley broke out with them. So the question is, who else is going to join the "flock"? lol In the mean time, Cameron comes down with a migraine head ache and Madison has a cold. Oh my! Guess that's life!

Archery

Nicholas and Amy got new bows this year. The bows are so little but so are the kids!

Cameron and Clayton took archery classes this fall for P.E. They had fun! They did really well. In fact, Clayton got "Most Improved" at the end of class!

Happy Birthday, Ashley!

My baby girl turned 3 years old! Wow! Where does the time go? It doesn't seem but yesterday that we brought her home from the hospital. She is so "grown up". I guess that comes from having 4 older siblings. She really cracks me up sometimes! Love you, little girl!

Clayton's Birthday

As many of you know, October is a busy month for birthdays at our house. Warren started us off. Now it is Clayton's turn. He has waited a long time to turn 9 years old! He has wanted a .22 ever since Cameron got his for his 9th birthday. He couldn't wait to open his present from Dad and Mom. But then. . . . Oh no! An empty box!

This is what he looked like when he opened the empty gun box!

He was one happy little dude when he finally got his .22!

His usual DQ ice cream cake.

Happy Birthday, Clayton! We love you!

Warren's Birthday

Happy birthday to the best man ever! Well, yes, I know it's a little late--like over a month--but I did tell him "happy birthday" on his birthday. At least I'm getting caught up on picture posts, right!?