Thankful Day 6

Today I am thankful for the right to vote. It is hard to believe that there was a time when not everyone had that right. On my way to work I heard someone reflect on the fact that many years ago people traveled for days to be able to go vote. It really made me think that it is such an important right that so many people take for granted or ignore. How sad that people feel inconvenienced to drive down the road to go vote. Today I took my two older kids with me to vote. I hope to instill in them early the importance of election day. Happy Election Day!

Thankful Day 5

Today I am thankful for a beautiful home that I get to raise my kids in. I am thankful every day for the love, laughter, tears, and chaos that takes place under our roof.
I still remember the craziness that took place when we bought the house. The twins made their very early arrival in the midst of a major house remodel which was half done. Blessed to have such amazing friends and family who helped paint, put in flooring, move furniture, and unpack our stuff while we tended to our babies.

Better Late Than Never

The disappearance of the office has put a tamper on my blogging with pictures. I normally do my blogging late in the evening after the kids are asleep and now my computer is in the room with one of my sweet sleeping Caden. So for now my blogging will have to take place on my phone and randomly when I can sneak in the office to post a picture, I will. 

A few weeks ago we did our annual trip to beautiful Wheatland, to visit Bishop's Pumpkin Farm. I have to admit that a few years ago when the husband suggested we drive an hour and half to go to a pumpkin farm I was skeptical.  Between the zip line, hay rides to the pumpkin field, corn dogs, pig races, petting farm, barn slide, mountain slide, pig races (which are so corny, but the kids get a kick out of), the delish apple pie, and pony rides I was hooked.

Uncle Gabe treated the kids to pony rides. 

Emmeline was in love with her pony

We now go every year with the Great Nana from Yuba City. She loves watching the kids have so much fun on the farm. This year we talked the DeTar's into making the long trek to Wheatland with us. Despite the HUGE crowd the kids had a blast and we lucked out with perfect fall weather. I am looking forward to our trip next year and if I forget hopefully someone will remind me that taking a day off during the week is a must for the visit.

Thankful day 4

Today is kind of a funny post, but today I am thankful for caffein and Gram's shortbread cookies. Both were extremely important in helping me power through my report cards today. I am thankful that they are finished and that a 1/3 of the school year is in the books.

Thankful day 3

I am thankful every day for my beautiful kids. I am still in awe that God picked me to be their Mommy. I love them more than they could ever imagine. They challenge me and bring so much joy to my life. Everyday they amaze me with something new. I never knew I could love something as much as I love them. I am thankful for everyday that I get to be their Mommy.

Thankful day 2

Today I am thankful for my AMAZING husband. I love how he provides for his family and loves us. I am thankful that in the same day he can run around coaching a bunch of tough football players and then come home and have a tea party with his little girl. He gives his all to his kids and the sense of love and security he creates is immeasurable.

Thankful day 1

I have so much to be thankful for that I thought I would blog about it. I have seen thankful journals on a few other blogs so I thought I would jump on it too.
Day 1
Today I am thankful for my Mom and Dad. I wouldn't be here without them and I certainly wouldn't be the person I am without them. They taught me so many lessons in life especially the value and importance of hard work. I am thankful that they picked up on my brother and I's differnt and unique personalities and helped us develop them and flourish them. They were always and still are always there for us. They knew when we were growing up when they need to be there to hold our hand and when to step back and watch us try from a distance. And what I love is we didn't always make it and it was okay and we learned from it.
Today I am thankful for my Mom and Dad.