Thankful for...

...my Savior, Christ Jesus. The lessons I'm learning are only drawing me closer to you.

...my husband - the one who loves me unconditionally and completely.

...my son who brings joy and laughter into everyday.

...the expected arrival of my daughter. I can't wait to meet you.

...my parents - for teaching me the value of family and God. I find myself tapping into your lessons on a regular basis.

...my Moo - I love you!

...my in-laws - your acceptance and love have made me feel welcome and given me a second family.

...my church family and their friendships.

...my friends who are more precious than gold and I hope you know how much I love each of you.

...my family - close and extended - when times are tough we are always there for one another and I am truly grateful.

...my home - safe and warm.

...wisdom - though I have very little I am extremely thankful for bite size pieces God is giving me.

...love - without it I would be incomplete.

...my bank account. Although no one would be impressed with the size of it I am thankful that I'm able to pay my bills, take care of my family, and enjoy a meal out every once in a while.

...my hearing - I love to hear the laughter, music, and stories that are shared this time of year.

...my eyesight - to appreciate all the beauty God has created.

...electronics - cell phones, computers, etc. Sometimes they get in the way, but I like being able to stay connected.

...food. All the goodness of sweets, starches, and carbs. Oh, and the healthy stuff too.

...running water - I would hate to have to use an outhouse...especially being 9 months pregnant.

...my health and the health of my family. May I not take it for granted.

There are so many things to be thankful for, and the above list is just a few of the things I'm so thankful for this year. I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving with a big slice of pumpkin pie!

My New Best Friend

That's right! I have a new best friend and her name is baking soda. My pregnancy has been so great and easy with one exception...HEARTBURN! I'm sure you saw my post several months ago about how horrible my heartburn has been this pregnancy and how nothing would help it go away. Well a friend from church told me about a home remedy using baking soda and my life has changed! I simply mix 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda with 1/2 cup of warm water and drink. Its not the best drink ever, but I'm a desperate woman so I don't care about the taste - just the relief, and relief I have found. If you are suffering with me I hope this helps, but beware of this disclaimer: you will burp - and burp loud. You may even wake the neighbors, but who cares if you get relief? Cheers!

Showers of Blessings

Yesterday my sister Amy threw an amazing baby shower for our little Naomi who is expected to arrive in about 7 weeks. I was completely blessed by the demonstration of generosity by all of my friends and family that came to love on me and Naomi in preparation for her arrival. I got tons of adorable clothes, bows, blankets, and of course those wonderful necessities like diapers, burp clothes, wipes, and towels. To everyone who came and loved on us THANK YOU! You truly are the most amazing friends in the world. Unfortunately I had my camera, but didn't pull it out once to take a picture. Boo me because my sister did an amazing job of decorating and serving us up a fun time.

W the Presdient

None of you are going to believe me when I say that I don't care for Oprah, because here I am writing another post about one of her shows. While watching TV yesterday I noticed that former President George W. Bush was going to be on her show to discuss his new book Decision Points. I've been really interested in politics lately - not crazy interested, just want to be in the know - so I decided to watch it. As a conservative and someone who voted for W I was impressed with the interview. He shared about his big decisions while in the White House - 9/11 and Katrina to name a few. I felt that he held his ground and answered all of Oprah's questions with dignity and truth. I'm not one for biographies, but I think I might actually really enjoy reading his book. Now on another - note they did an excerpt with former first lady Barbara Bush and Bush Sr. I totally fell in love with Barbara Bush. She had sarcasm and sass, and well I felt like she was a kindred spirit.

Touchdown!

This is Levi's idea of a touchdown even though he is really kicking a field goal. I love how he feels the need to fall down each time. He is just so stinkin' cute!!

Happy Halloween

For Halloween this year Levi was a Kissing Booth. I can't take all the credit for the idea since I saw something similar online, but I loved how it turned out and that it costs me nothing! Here are a few pictures of us at the hoopla at my parents church and at our church's trunk or treat. Levi had lots of fun and has really been enjoying what little candy we've allowed him to have. However, I think his favorite part has been the hayrides at both events.

Kisses for Poppy!

The Hills Are Alive With...

The Sound of Music is my favorite movie of all time. Seriously - my favorite. I absolutely love the story and of course the music. I probably have every single song memorized (and most of the dialogue at that). I'm not sure what exactly it is about this movie that makes it so wonderful, but it has always had a special place in my heart. Today on Oprah (disclaimer: I do not normally watch Oprah, but heard this was going to be on so I made an exception) they had a Sound of Music reunion show. I loved being taken back to that moment when I first watched it and hearing about all the behind the scenes stories. If you haven't ever seen it I strongly recommend you do. I can't wait until my daughter is old enough to snuggle on the couch and watch this with me. Here are a few clips from some of my favorite scenes.