Thanksgiving Greetings

We've got family coming in today so I'll post a quick hello and wish you all a wonderful, family filled Thanksgiving! We are also celebrating Dennis' BIG 40 Birthday on turkey day.
Happy Birthday Honey!!




And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Colossians 3:17

The Birthday Boy

Saturday Chores

Hard work pays off. Over the weekend the boys helped their dad chop, haul and stack wood for warm, cozy fires this fall and winter. We also got the master bath painted, the powder room trim finished and the hole my darling son punched in the wall patched.

We stacked more than this, but I stopped taking pictures.

And here's our reward!

Who's the New Teen on the Scene?

It's LOGAN! He celebrated his 13th birthday with a bonfire and lots of friends. I took a few pics of him opening gifts (first thing in the morning, of course) and then when the party started I gave my little point and shoot camera to the party goers and told them to capture the event for me. (partly because it was super cold outside and partly because teenager's don't want their camera geek mom hovering around the party.) Also, I would like to give a shout out to Katie J who reminded me to post these pictures. Thanks!! Now onto the fun stuff.....

Money and a Corvette from Grandma (matchbox of course)

Body wash kit from mom and dad, because we know how bad teen age boys can smell

More money, this time from Great Grandparents

A handmade birthday wish from our dear friend Karrie Laskay

More money, are you sensing a theme here?

Now, onto the party.....remember, the kids took these pics. They crack me up.

Love the cupcake frosting on his face, don't you?

No party is complete without some teen aged trampoline wrestling now is it?

I think we should have swept the leaves off of the trampoline first!

There's the back of the house where all the food and hot chocolate were.

No shoes on the trampoline! Good job guys!

My kid and the neighbor kid, look like deer caught in the headlights. hehe

One of my evening photographers. Thanks H!

Looking a little cold there J!
Ahhh, there's the bonfire.
Warming up before facing the cold night air.
Happy Birthday Logan!!

Thankfullness

This little message came into my email box. How very fitting during the month of November, the month of thanks.

I AM THANKFUL:

FOR THE WIFE
WHO SAYS IT'S HOT DOGS TONIGHT,
BECAUSE SHE IS HOME WITH ME,
AND NOT OUT WITH SOMEONE ELSE.


FOR THE HUSBAND
WHO IS ON THE SOFA
BEING A COUCH POTATO,
BECAUSE HE IS HOME WITH ME
AND NOT OUT AT THE BARS.


FOR THE TEENAGER
WHO IS COMPLAINING ABOUT DOING DISHES
BECAUSE IT MEANS SHE IS AT HOME,
NOT ON THE STREETS.


FOR THE TAXES I PAY
BECAUSE IT MEANS
I AM EMPLOYED.


FOR THE MESS TO CLEAN AFTER A PARTY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE
BEEN SURROUNDED BY FRIENDS


FOR THE CLOTHES THAT FIT A LITTLE TOO SNUG
BECAUSE IT MEANS
I HAVE ENOUGH TO EAT.


FOR MY SHADOW THAT WATCHES ME WORK
BECAUSE IT MEANS
I AM OUT IN THE SUNSHINE


FOR A LAWN THAT NEEDS MOWING,
WINDOWS THAT NEED CLEANING,
AND GUTTERS THAT NEED FIXING
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE A HOME.


FOR ALL THE COMPLAINING
I HEAR ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT
BECAUSE IT MEANS
WE HAVE FREEDOM OF SPEECH.


FOR THE PARKING SPOT
I FIND AT THE FAR END OF THE PARKING LOT
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM CAPABLE OF WALKING
AN D I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH TRANSPORTATION.


FOR MY HUGE HEATING BILL
BECAUSE IT MEANS
I AM WARM.


FOR THE LADY BEHIND ME IN CHURCH
WHO SINGS OFF KEY BECAUSE IT MEANS
I CAN HEAR.


FOR THE PILE OF LAUNDRY AND IRONING
BECAUSE IT MEANS
I HAVE CLOTHES TO WEAR.


FOR WEARINESS AND ACHING MUSCLES
AT THE END OF THE DAY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN
CAPABLE OF WORKING HARD.


FOR THE ALARM THAT GOES OFF
IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM ALIVE.

A Bunch of Smiling Faces

I've been a tad bit busy lately working on the business end of my life. I've ignored housework, laundry, my poor blog, my poor children and husband. But there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I just photographed my last family session last weekend. So here's a brief look back over the last 2 months.