Day 30 :: Photo A Day and 30 Days of Thankfulness

I'm glad it's the last day. I know that probably sounds horrible- but it's been a lot of work and sometimes stress to do this everyday. BUT, it has made me more thankful, even sometimes if it's for silly things. Just like our purpose statement says, we want to be a family that is characterized by gratitude.

Day 30: On the Wall (Our Family Purpose Statement)

Day 29 :: Photo A Day and 30 Days of Thankfulness

So thankful that today is Thursday! It's been a crazy week and I'm so ready for a normal weekend!

Day 29 : Big

Day 28 :: Photo A Day and 30 Days of Thankfulness

Today, I'm thankful that Wednesdays are a day off for me and Jacob! We can get back on our schedule and do things on our time and just hang out! Love Wednesdays!

Day 28 : Vehicle
Cleaning out the car is on our to do list today!

Day 27: Photo A Day and 30 Days of Thankfulness

Today I am thankful for the news that Scott Feldman is no longer a Texas Ranger!

Day 27 : Tree (Christmas, of course!)

Day 26 :: Photo A Day and 30 Days of Thankfulness

Today, I'm thankful for my step-mom! Happy Birthday, Stacey!

Day 26:: In the Cupboard

Day 25 :: Photo A Day and 30 Days of Thankfulness

Today, on this last day of Thanksgiving vacation, I'm thankful for a day home with my little family and time to decorate for Christmas. Christmas has always been my favorite holiday (fall is my favorite season!) because it means we get time off to spend with family and doing lots of fun things. It is after all, the MOST wonderful time of the year! I'm excited to spend Jacob's first Christmas with him.

Day 25: The Sky

Day 24 :: Photo A Day and 30 Days of Thankfulness

I'm thankful that Christmas season is finally here! It's going to be Jacob's first, so I'm excited to decorate and start and continue traditions. Today, Jim went to his parents' house and I had time to clean the house and de-autumnize the house in preparation for decking the halls!

Photo A Day: A Sound I Heard

Day 23 :: Photo A Day and 30 Days of Thankfulness

Today, I'm thankful that the day wasn't any worse than it was. I'm not sure that's something to really be thankful for, but it's what I got today. My mom's key fob for her Altima was run over by a lawn mower which made for an interesting day of towing the car to the dealership and my child not napping.

Photo A Day: Black

Day 22 :: Photo A Day and 30 Days of Thankfulness

Happy Thanksgiving! I'm thankful today for an ENTIRE DAY to spend with family and friends!

Photo A Day: Grateful for my ENTIRE family!

Day 21 :: Photo a Day and 30 Days of Thankfulness

Today, I'm thankful for the means to be able to "cut back" to save some money. It's never fun eliminating luxuries, but some people need to cut back, but have to pick between much harder things, food or heat, car or house payment, etc.

Photo A Day :: What I Wore

Day 20 :: Photo A Day and 30 Days of Thankfulness

Today, I'm thankful that vacation from work has officially begun. I have no dance classes this week and my Mom is off the rest of the week, so no kid duties (as far as "work" goes!) Of course, I'm learning that as a Mom, vacations don't really exist anymore. Even if I get some time "off" I can't not be in "mom" mode. He's totally worth it, though!

Photo A Day: Work/Play
Like I said, I'm "off" work, but we did have some things come up today and I had to go assist with the siblings. I went to get my little brother (he was home sick) because he was scared and when we left, I unknowingly locked my older siblings out of the house. After some magic and Zac skinnying through a window, we got in. I don't have a picture, but I do have the text from my Mom that was going on.

Play time always happens during nap times (after the necessaries are done, of course!)

Day 19 :: Photo A Day and 30 Days of Thankfulness

Today, my photo a day and "thankful thing" go hand in hand. My Mom bought us dinner and gave us some beautiful flowers just as an extra thank you for "everything." My Mom pays me for my "work" for her, but sometimes things come up, so she just wanted to make sure we knew that we were appreciated. Of course, she doesn't realize that sometimes things come up on our end, too, and we know we can always count on her for help!

Day 18 :: Photo a Day and 30 Days of Thankfulness

Day 18- Today I'm thankful for my church and my Pastor. I don't know first hand, but I've heard from lots of people that our body of believers is unique! I love where I serve, I love my table and the challenge and laughs as well as they joys and sorrows they bring, and the Bible Study I attend!

Today's photo: Happened this weekend, the installation of our new washer and dryer!

Day 17 :: Photo A Day and 30 Days of Thankfulness

Today, I'm thankful for the help my in laws gave us in getting our new washer and dryer to our house and installed!

Day 17 :: The Last Thing I Bought

Day 16 :: Photo a Day and 30 Days of Thankfulness

Today, I am thankful for my sweet cousin, once removed (but let's not get technical!) Jett! We celebrated his first year of life tonight (his actual birthday is on Thanksgiving) and it was super fun getting to hang out with family and friends and expose Jacob to lots of kids! He loves feeling like a big boy! I'm of course thankful for his whole family (Justin, Amber & Lila-Kate)- but it was his day today! We love the Bindel family!

Photo A Day :: View from my Window
We have a window inside of our house that looks out onto the sunroom. A window that doesn't look outside. I was bathing Jacob and saw these sun streaks streaming through the blinds.

Day 15 :: Photo A Day and 30 Days of Thankfulness

Today, I am thankful for the people in our lives that we look to as mentors! Jim and I both have been blessed with great ones who speak truth into our lives, help us view our circumstances wisely, pray for us and encourage us!

Day 15 :: In your Bag
This is what was in Jacob's diaper bag while we did a 3 mile mall walk this morning.

Day 14 :: Photo A Day and 30 Days of Thankfulness

Today I am thankful for an entire day off so that Jacob and I could accompany Jim on a quick business trip! Even though it was an early morning (4:30 AM wake up!) we had so much fun and Jacob was so good! I love hanging out with my family!

Day 14: Man Made
I actually made these a couple of days ago, but it was a Pinterest recipe and it was oh so good!

Day 13 :: Photo A Day and 30 Days of Thankfulness

Today, I am thankful for the ladies that make Tuesday Morning Bible Study happen! We have been studying Covenant this semester and it has been awesome. It has caused me to look deeply at things in my life and has changed the way I look at the Bible. Thanks for your obedience and hard work, Anne & Rebecca (and everyone else involved behind the scenes!)

Day 13 Photo: Where I slept (my unmade bed!)

Day 12 :: Photo A Day and 30 Days of Thankfulness

Today, I am thankful for the random days Jim has off. Jacob and I love having him home during the day!

Day 12: Drink
I'm pretty sure I've officially become a Coca Cola drinker.

Day 11 :: Photo A Day and 30 Days of Thankfulness

Today, as we celebrate Veteran's Day, I'm thankful for those who have and who are serving our country. Closer to home, I'm thankful for my late Grandfather, who fought in WW2 and Jim's grandfather, who I only knew for a short time. I wish Jacob could have known his great-grandfathers.

Day 12: Night
(Indiglo function on my watch so I can see it at night!)