Day 30

Thankful things
1.The ability to play the piano. Let me explain this one. I mentioned yesterday that I had gone to a funeral. I was actually the pianist for it. I felt very inadequate and thought there had to be someone else better fit to it. I was asked so I agreed. I am cheating a little with this grateful moment because it actually occured last night while I was in bed. I've never been one who is good with words. When bad things happen to anyone I never know what to say. So most of the time I just don't say anything. This probably comes across as me being heartless or insensitive. Truly on the inside my heart breaks for people who are going through trials and pain, I just don't have the right words to say. I became grateful thhat I got to play for this funeral and give something to that family that was grieving. Now I realize that the music was nothing they will remember but it meant something to me to be able give of myself for thtem. Does that make any sense? Although I might not of had the right words I gave something to this family. I like to think that made a difference to someone there.
2. My sweet Lexie took the cutest pictures today. I'm always grateful when we have a photo appointment that doesn't include any crying. She did great and of course was adorable.
3. The christmas season is coming. I know silly, but I love it. I love buying gifts, christmas music, the smells, the cookies, family... everything about the holidays I love. It just puts me in s uch a good mood. I am also very grateful to not be on bedrest thsi christmas. Some of you may know that I spend from October till February on bedrest and in and out of the hospital. I didn't get to fully enjoy the holiday season and I am very much looking forward to it this year.

Lexie's newly aquired skill.

Day 29

Thankful things
1. Lexie's cuteness. She has learned to shake her head no. It is very cute! I know the time will quickly come when it will no longer be cute when she tells me no. So for now I'm going to enjoy it while I can.
2. I'm alive. I know that may sound strange. I went to a funeral today (may I add it was a very nice funeral in my opinion). It made me grateful to be alive. It also made me reflect on life and want to become a better person. You start to think what would people say about me at my funeral. That always makes me want to be better.
3. A wonderful life full of blessings. I'm very lucky and haven't had to go through very many awful things. I hear of things others are going through and become grateful for my seemingly easy life.

Last night on Oprah they showed a you tube video called 99 Balloons. I had already seen it once and found it just as toiuching and heart wrenching the second time. If you haven't already seen this grab a box of tissue and watch. She interviewed Eliots parents afterwards and his Mother said something I hope to never forget in the face of adversity. She said she could be sad later. For now she was going to enjoy every moment. They have such strength. I found them to be inspirational.

Day 28

Thankful things
1. I didn't inflict bodily harm on a certain unamed child who wouldn't stop screaming today. I felt much better after she quickly fell asleep in my arms. All bad was forgotten and I snuggled her for a few extra minutes before putting her to bed.
2. I finished all my laundry today. There are a few dirty towels and todays clothes. That's it, I also put almost all of them away! I'm fairly proud of myself. Todays laundry also included Ellie's bedding, washed, dried and back on the bed before bed time.
3. Nick is home tonight to deal with the screaming of another unnamed child who I wish would go to bed this week without having to wake up for "nuggles" it is driving me crazy. Remind me I love her too. Just kidding.

Pictures

I haven't posted many pictures latley. It isn't beacuse we haven't taken any. We have over 200 from the last week and a half! I figured I better share a few.

We went to the pumpkin patch and Ellie got to ride a Pony. She was in HEAVEN!


Sweet little Lexie hung out in the carrier and checked everything out.


Nick told Ellie she could have any pumpkin she could pick up. She tried to pick up a lot of pumpkins.


We set Lexie down to get a picture with the pumpkins. She immediatley picked up stuff off the ground and put it right into her mouth.


Family pic


Helping Dad gut the pumpkin. She wasn't a huge fan of this.


The final product. Obviously Ellie didn't help carve but she did choose to make it a witch. It was funny beacsue she was scared of it when it was done.


Ellie and Kenidee. They weren't posed I just happened to catch this cute moment.


My old roommate Josies wedding with the other roommates. We hadn't seen each other in over two years. It was wonderful to see them.

Day 27

Thankful things
1. Carving pumpkins. Ellie wasn't so sure about it, but in the end her pumpkin was awesome. Nick carved it, I have to give him the credit. I won't touch a pumpkin.
2. Boeing and the union came up with a contract that the union is supporting. Hopefully we will be back at work next week.
3. A fun day, good dinner and great family night.

Day 26

Thankful things
1. We survived the day with minimal tears shed. Sundays are so hard.
2. The nursery sang in sacrament meeting. Ellie stood up there so proud with a huge smile and didn't sing one word! She then came running down with the biggest smile yelling Mommy I singing! She was so excited and I was a proud Mama even if she didn't sing. I do need to add, she knows the words she sang them on the bench during the closing hymn.
3. Negotiations between Boeing and the union are stioll going on. I am hoping that is a good sign.

Day 25

Thankful things
1. Bath tubs! I love to take baths and today has been a long but fun day. I am really looking forward to a nice hot bath.
2. We got a good family picture today at the pumkin patch. We now have two family pictures since Lexie was born. We also got some great pics of the girls. I'm always grateful for pictures of my girls. They are growing up so quickly.
3. Spending a day together as a family. I know Ellie loved it and that makes everything worth it.