We are blessed. Blessed beyond measure. God has been so good to me and my family. We have our health, we have jobs, we have a home, transportation, food, clothes, but most of all, we have each other. I can’t ask for better.
This year has been a roller coaster ride for us. In all honesty though, I can say that the good far outweighs the bad. All of my children are a year older and more wonderful than the year before. My hubby and I celebrated 15 years of marriage, and we are closer than we’ve ever been. My mom and dad are still very much a part of our lives even though they are not a part of each other’s. My friends are awesome. They are a very eclectic group of caring, kind, generous, and loving people God has placed in my life for this season. I hope they will be with me for many more. My job is the best place I’ve worked in my whole life. I’ve been busy with crafting and reading and loved every second of it. As a family, we’ve spent a lot of time together, enjoying the kids while they are still small. We have four seasons here and every one of them is as beautiful as the next.
So much to be thankful for.
For this Thanksgiving, I’ll be sharing with you the qualities I am thankful for in each person in my family. Today I start with the kids. Tomorrow, I will share about DH and my parents, and so on and so forth.
This is for posterity and for family who do not really know much about us and would like to know more. So, here we go:
I’m thankful for Tyler because:
-He is a self-proclaimed Mama’s boy
-He is in all AP (advanced placement) classes and does not struggle with his work (he has never asked for my help, nor taken any if offered)
-He has not yet had a girlfriend while in high school (he swears)
-He tries very hard to be the best big brother.
-He cooks, cleans, folds laundry, vacuums, and anything else I need help with.
-He loves art just like me.
-He still hugs and kisses me when i need it.
-He hardly complains about anything
-He doesn’t ask for things and when he does it’s something he really needs.
-He has a great sense of humor and loves my jokes.
-He and I share the same taste in music.
-He’s sensitive and caring
-He has a beautiful smile and a beautiful face.
-He’s a home-body and does not ask to go to parties.
-He has great taste in clothes and dresses really well.
-He’s multi-talented and very smart but very humble all the same.
-He is the spitting image of his Daddy.
-He can laugh at himself.
Bubba:
-He’s affectionate and is not embarassed to hug and kiss me and his Dad.
-He’s a great dancer
-He loves music and is fascinated with the piano
-He loves to sing and has a very nice singing voice.
-He loves my cooking
-He laughs a lot, even at himself.
-He loves to talk and will talk your ears off about anything and everything.
-He’s very good with computers and electronics.
-He does well in school and has been on the honor roll every year.
-He has a great memory and can recall details Hubby and I forget (sometimes this is a bad thing)
-He has always had a very healthy appetite. I never have to worry about him not eating or not finishing his food.
-He is muscular and built like his daddy. He is also strong and fast.
-He loves to dress up in ties and long sleeve shirts
- He tries to be a good big brother too.
-He’s considerate and kind.
-He can stay up longer than any other kid I know and still be up the next day before me.
-He’s a night owl.
Nacho:
-He loves to draw.
-He’s funny and adorable.
-He has a beautiful dimple that will melt your heart.
-He loves his big brothers and little sister.
-He loves to dance.
-He loves to sing.
-He loves school and doesn’t like having to miss any days.
-He loves to dress up in fancy clothes (ties and long sleeved shirts)
-He’s witty and quick to say something funny.
-He loves to play in dirt, sand, mud, puddles and every thing else that can get him dirty and wet.
-He loves to cuddle
-He has the best pout.
-He is the spitting image of me.
-He’s a morning person and is usually the first one up.
-He protects his little sister.
-He loves books.
-He has a way with girls.
Alai:
-She loves to draw and write.
-She loves to eat.
-She’s a night owl like her twinkie Bubba
-She’s affectionate.
-She knows the power of flattery.
-She loves everything girly.
-She loves shoes.
-She loves to sing.
-She entertains herself for hours with make-believe.
-She loves tea parties.
-She uses words like “Fantastic”, “wonderful”, “awesome”, “unbelievable” (thanks to Grandma)
-She is charming and beautiful.
-She’s kind and shares everything she has if you ask her nicely.
-She is not stingy with food like her brothers.
-She loves dolls and stuffed animals.
-She loves to receive presents and really expresses gratitude like she won the lottery. (I love giving presents to people like this!)
-She’s very independent and sassy.
-She has her Grandpa wrapped around her little finger.
Tune in for the rest of the gang!
Have a Happy (and safe) Thanksgiving family and friends!
~L




















































