A Thankful Heart

"Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, His love endures forever." Psalm 118:1

We have so many things to be thankful for! Each day is a gift from God, and I am really trying to live a life of gratitude and find joy in all He has given me. 

I am thankful for this week off to rest and spend time with my boys. This world is broken and can cause hurt at any time, but I take such comfort in knowing that He has overcome it all and He deserves all our praise.

"I have told you these things, so in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble, but take I have overcome the wold." John 16:33

Happy Thanksgiving!

#hartzeveryday2014 Week 46

Day 315: Veteran's Day Program at school. He was SO excited to help carry the flag. I love him being at school with me.

Day 316: Had to leave school early with Jackson. It hit him fast and hard.

Day 317: Wearing my favorite scarf and vest paired with a latte can warm up a cold day.

 I love a clean baby in footie pajamas, we had to break out the fleece ones. Brr!

Day 318: Loved my 1-1 time with Jackson, just wish it wasn't because he was sick.

Day 319: He had to miss his last game, but the trophy seemed to help!

 We spent most of the day inside but needed some fresh air.

Day 320: Thankful we were ALL healthy and able to go to church!

Day 321: Well, we all made it to school for one day. Lincoln now has a fever.:(

Family Pictures

Jonathan, my cousin's husband, was kind enough to take some family pictures for us last weekend.

Let's just say I am thankful for a few smiles from Lincoln. He is not the picture taker that his brother is!

This one was at the end, and Lincoln HAD to have his blanket.

The boys

Just trying to get a smile from Lincoln-love Jackson peeking through

I couldn't love them anymore

So grown up

Thankful he's mine!

LOVE, Love, love this family picture!

I will treasure these pictures forever!

There are a few more but they must stay hidden until Christmas cards are sent out.:)

#hartzeveryday2014 Week 45

Day 308:  "This is the day that The Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it!" We are ready for a great day!

Day 309; He is feeding himself so well! I just don't let him do it very often;)

Day 310: Daylight Savings has nothing on us. We are still getting our exercise in!

Day 311: It was a donut and red cup morning! Must mean one thing= Friday!

 Day 312: Both of the boys had birthday parties at Monkey Joe's. It was Lincoln's first time. They both had a blast and were worn out! #winwin

Day 313: We attempted family photos before church, all I can say is Lincoln, Lincoln, Lincoln!

Beautiful afternoon at the park- GO PACK GO!

Day 314: Nothing sweeter than this face after work. And just to note, he ate 3 1/2 pieces of French toast for dinner!

#hartzeveryday2014 Week 44

Day 301: Home from school with this sweet, sick boy.

Papa and Grandma left around noon and he got a fever just hours later.

 Day 302: Best buds

Day 303: Painting and carving pumpkins- Let Your Light Shine

 Day 304: Making memories Trick or Treating...where's Brian Waldo?

Day 305: November 1st- Cool weather has arrived and was too cold for us at Jackson's football. We hung out in the car watching Mickey or Kickey as Lincoln says.:)

 Day 306: Sunday Lunch! Love my boys!

Day 307: Kindergarten homework fun, thankful leaf and disguising a turkey! Go Pack Go!

Trick or Treat 2014

I love that Trick or Treating was on a Friday night this year! We ate our tradition of Sonic 50 cent corn dogs for dinner, and then got ready to trick or treat. Brian decided to get in on the fun too! He keeps our life relaxed and full of smiles!

Jackson dressed up as a nice ninja. 

Lincoln wasn't feeling his monkey costume, so he wore his fox pajamas. (Turns out he had an ear infection:( ) He loved riding in the wagon with Garbageman Titus!

He also couldn't have been any cuter holding his bucket, walking up to a house, and then smiling real big when he got a piece of candy.:)

Love him!

Jackson ran ahead and from house to house with his friends from down the street.

It was a beautiful night, and we had a lot of fun with friends!

We spent the rest of the weekend enjoying the cooler weather at the park. 

Do we have to go back to work on Monday?:)

#hartzeveryday2014 Week 43

Day 294: Nothing sweeter

Day 295: Jackson played hookie from school to fish and spend the day with Papa and Grandma.:)

Day 296: Happy Birthday my love! Extra special to spend it with his parents.

Day 297: Celebrating all smiley faces on Jackson's conduct card for the 1st 9 weeks. (Mel's face cracks me up.)

Day 298: Just hanging out with our friend David Crowder! Awesome show!

Day 299: Fall Festival Fun- Ninja tried out his moves and Lincoln was terrified of the pony!

Day 300: Jackson insisted on making a habitat like my 2nd graders had to do for an assignment. We mad do with what we had. Whose kid is this?:)