Giving Thanks

This has been a BUSY week! So much to be thankful for...

1. A wonderful day at STL Zoo. The weather was perfect and all the animals were out playing!
2. Chris almost has the siding complete!
3. Girls Night Out! Lots of FUN!!!
4. Kenny, Chris's brother who has been helping with the siding.
5. Children who are so innocent and sweet.
6. Fellowship at the church picnic, even though I spent most of the time chasing my kiddo's.
7. Talking to my dad on the phone.
8. Proverbs 31 for the great encouraging emails
9.All the birthday wishes and gifts.
10.Brandon and Felicia singing "Happy Birthday" to me!!

Love to All!
Have a Blessed Week!

BIG

Today is a BIG day for me. Today I am 30. This has been hard because I have never thought about being 30. It seems like such a BIG deal and yet no one has made it into a BIG deal. For most of the day I have felt sorry for myself because I will never be in my 20's again. As a matter of fact when I went to bed last night and I thought this is the last time I will do anything when I am in my 20's. Now you may think this is silly and I suppose it is but this is how I feel.

Now my intent was to write all the things I thought were BIG in my 20's instead I am going to make a list of things that will come in my 30's. Especially this year...
A look into the future instead of dwelling in the past.

1. Felicia will officially be potty trained sometime this year.
2. Brandon has one more year of preschool.
3. Chris and I celebrate our 9th anniversary.
4. Chris and I go on vacation to NYC!!! (by ourselves)
5.I am part of the steering team for MOPS
6. Growing new friendships and strengthening old ones
7. Growing in God
8. Celebrating Brandon's 5th Birthday and Felicia's 3rd and Chris's!
9. Becoming more organized. (we can hope!)
10.Creating wonderful family memories!
11. Teaching VBS and bringing more children to Christ.
12. Spending time with the ones I love!

I could go on and on but I will stop there because I feel better and I don't want to bore you too much!

Love to All!

Giving Thanks

Ok, so it has been awhile since I last blogged...
Here is my thankful list
1. Felicia is finally getting the whole potty thing. YEA!
2. Brandon's T-ball is finished. He is VERY thankful he is done! LOL!
3. Chris's brothers who have been helping him with the siding. Our house is almost complete.
4. All the upcoming vacations and outings we have planned. This week we will be heading to STL Zoo and later in the week a girl thing with Tara!
5. My birthday...I am kinda excited about this new decade that I will be entering. What adventures lie ahead???
6. Chris's mom for taking care of the kiddo's so I work. I am so thankful to have such a wonderful mother in law who loves taking her grandchildren!
7. God's Grace
8. Teaching VBS this week and Brandon learning how great God is!

I thank God for everyone of you!
Jill

Music

This morning while I was doing laundry I heard Brandon singing. I stoped to listen to the song and was surprised by his choice. We hadn't heard the song in a while and was amazed by how well he knew it. I asked him if he would call his grandma and sing it to her and he said "No, it will make her cry." Funny thing is he is probably right!
I want to video tape him singing it and when I do I will post it but until then I will just leave you with the link to the song he was singing.
http://www.johnwallermusic.com/
click on the video!

I hope this song touches your heart as it has mine.

Giving Thanks

My Thankful List....

1. My laptop, because I am sitting in bed with it right now!
2. Jelly Belly's because as I am sitting in bed with my laptop I am also munching on JB's! YUM!
3. Listening to the sound of the spring rain.
4. Running into an acquaintance at Pizza Hut today. I hope she can make it to MOPS this week!
5. Meeting my Grandma's new husband. She seems very happy! My grandparents were married close to 60 years when grandpa passed away. I am happy for my Grandma who has found someone to love, share life and travel with.
6. My new "health freak" ways. There is seriously nothing to snack on and the fridge is full!
Yes, I have Jelly Belly's put what will I do when they run out?!?!?!
7. Spending time with family.
8 Visiting a preschool for Brandon next year. Don't know what we will do but am glad we have several choices.
9.Celebrating Felicia's 2nd birthday. How did my baby grow so fast? And why did she start sucking her thumb? Seriously, have you ever heard of a 2 yr old starting that??
10. Brandon who wears his heart on his sleeve and continuously amazes me with his thoughtfulness.
11. Chris's first week at his new position worked out.
12. The hundred of loads of laundry I have because I have a clothes to wear.

Oh by the way I went to the Amish store this week and was AMAZED by how cheap everything is! I bought whole wheat flour, 9lb 8oz, for $5. Anyone wanting to check it out let me know and we will go!

I feel so blessed by all of you!

What are you thankful for?

Giving Thanks

As I sit here reflecting this past week I find that I am surprised how thankful I feel. It has been a hard week; full of tears, memories and laughter.

I am thankful...
1. For being able to know Grandpa Metternich. He will be dearly missed.
2. Lots of family time this week.
3. The many Easter Egg hunts week.
4. Buds on my lilac bush.
5. Christ IS RISEN!!!!
6. Getting caught up with a friend over lunch.
7. My neighbor who loves to iron and took time to iron my husband's shirt this week.
8. The 15 year old boys who hang out at our house; maybe we can make a difference in their lives.
9. Warmer weather.
10. All the cousins my children were able to play with this week.

I am tired and am still amazed how long this week has been. I should have more on this list however it is just not going to happen tonight. So this week I am going to try to write down all the things that I am thankful for as they happen.

Have a Blessed Week!

Giving Thanks

Wow! Can you believe it is April?!?!?
This month has started a little shakey for us. Chris's grandpa passed away this week, I have been very sick and the house is a total disaster. So with all the has went wrong I need to find something that has went right....

I am thankful...

1. Healthy children!

2. I am starting to feel better.

3. My son who sewpt and mopped like a champ today! What a great kid :)

4. A wonderful friend who takes care of my children and lets Christ shine through her. My children are blessed to have her and so am I.

5. My husbands new job, hopefully he will have less stress.

6. MOPS cookout, the fabulous treats that were provided and the customers who came out and showed their support!

7. My mother in law

8.A house that keeps us warm and all the appliances inside that work wonders! Aren't you glad you didn't live in the 1800's? I am!

9. The time Brandon and Felicia got to spend with cousins playing.

10. Visiting with family even under these circumstances.

11. Chris's cousin who is expecting! They have waited a LONG time for a little one.

Have a Blessed Easter week!
Love to All!
Jill