Thankful...

Last night (or early this morning) I lay in bed trying to sleep and as I did, I was thinking of all that I am thankful for.  And to be quite honest, I am thankful for quite a bit!

I am thankful for...

My HUSBAND...He is my BEST friend.  I am thankful for him in so many ways and I know I don't tell or show him enough. I am thankful that his back is healing and that he is a strong man that wants nothing but the best for his family.  I am thankful for our time together where we talk about our dreams, what we want and what we have created together. I am thankful that after 13 years he still puts that smile on my face.

My CHILDREN...I am thankful for being their Mom and the person they have made me become.  Brianna and TJ each have very different personalities but are the same in so many ways.  I am thankful that even though they may fight, they are each other's biggest fan. 

My FAMILY...Every last one...Brother's, Sister's, Aunt's, Uncle's and Cousin's, Nieces, Nephews...You name it! I am thankful that I am surrounded by such a strong, supporting family! I am especially thankful for the grandparents of my children.  I say it this way because it's true, I am more thankful that they are here for my children.  Brianna and TJ are lucky enough to have grandparents and great grandparents in their lives.  The way each of them loves my babies is unbelievable!

My FRIENDS...They are not just my "friends" they are my family! I am lucky enough to have a fantastic group of friends.  Some of us can go weeks or sometimes even months without seeing each other and when we do it's like no time has passed.  They are each so different and amazing in their own way! 

My JOB...Although it may not be perfect or even my dream job, it is a job. And a fun and fulfilling one at that.  It allows me to provide for my family and for that, I am thankful.

I could go on and on about what I am thankful for this year, but I will stop now.:)

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Sharing...

Just thought I'd share a few of my favorite photos from our recent shoot...I am in love!

Really... After 13+ years, I love this guy more than ever...

I mean after all, he did give me these...



And, here are just a few more...

We had some much fun doing these pictures and I am excited to work with this photographer again!



TJ turns 3!

(I know, I am only about a month late!! I am such a bad blogger!!)

*please be prepared for a string of blogs to catch things up!

For TJ's birthday this year, we spent the afternoon at one of our favorite parks with lots of family and friends. 

I am sure most of you know that recently my son has become the most handsome cowboy to exist! So, when he said he wanted a "Cowboy Woody" party I was not surprised and of course, provided just that!

This AMAZING cake was created by our VERY talented Aunt Sandi!

The past 3 years with this little boy has been an adventure to say the least!

Just some of the things about TJ that make me smile...

• He is the best little brother and LOVES his big sister
• He thinks he is a "real cowboy"
• He loves to mow the lawn with his Papa Lee
• He could spend hours on end out on Papa Cook's tractor
• For no reason at all he will tell me that I look beautiful (I think it is just to make me smile)
• He is a complete snuggle bug
• He tells his sister the BEST bedtime stories
• He wrote his name for the fist time (all by himself) yesterday (11-12-10)
• His smile makes me smile everyday

It's that time of year...

Time to start thinking about Christmas cards!!  This year we had the opportunity to have our family photos taken by a wonderful local photographer.  The shoot was so much fun and of course I have fallen in love with a few shots that I have had a sneak peek of!

So, now that we have these wonderful pictures, it's time for me to pick out the perfect Christmas card to share and send off to our family and friends! I was over at HERE checking out some super cute holiday cards and I can't make up my mind just yet...

These guys have some of the cutest cards I have seen online and I really have my work cutout for me to find the perfect one!

Disclaimer: Shutterfly is currently offering Bloggers, 50 free holiday cards in exchange for a blog post. If you are interested in participating, go HERE!!

P.S....I have some blogging to catch up on so I will be back!! I promise! :)