ABCs of Thanks

The ABCs of what I am thankful for..here goes....I may miss a few, but I will try and get back to them eventually

A-alone time, I get a chance to blog, sit, exercise, bathe, stalk people on facebook....

B-Blankenship family- made me feel right at home

C-crossfit, my most favorite type of exercise and a place to make great friends

D-Diet Dr. Pepper, in a can. One of those guilty pleasures that make you happy for the moment

E-Elmo, He sure makes my little girl so happy!

F-forgiveness...the fact that God forgives us for our sins, big and small:)

G-grandmas, Mimi and Nana -Lil has 2 of the best! They would not let her go without anything!

H-Hi-lights- I love being blonde! ha

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J-Jen, such a great role model! Always fun to chat with and always thoughtful of others. Such a great mom to look up to:)

K- kale, my new favorite veggie! It's so delicious

L-Liz, the best sister a gal could ask for. So humble and gracious...love her friendship and sistership(?)

M-my mom, she taught me how to love my own baby just like she loved her kids:)

N-nephews- I have 5 and 1 on the way! All of them are special and unique...N for niece Lexie too! She brings so much joy to our family and such a happy girl and she brings great clothes to Lillie too:)

O-Online shopping! I might never buy presents for anyone without it....

P-Patrick, Patrick, Patrick....The most hardworking, thoughtful, and loving husband there is..Always wanting to keep Lil and I happy without thinking of himself;) sigh.....

Q-Qi...it is a scrabble word and sometimes it guarentees a win for me! you can even add an s to it

R-rain, what a great excuse to stay inside and not have to get dressed for the day!

S-stay at home mom. I love all the laughing I get to do with Lil all day, something is always funny or sweet. She wont't be little forever...

T- Texas..makes you appreciate kind, friendly people, and makes me want to spread it all over to others

U-Uncles..Lil has some great ones- my bros and Patrick's.

V-Virginia, believe it or not.....It has helped me grow as a person. I got out of my comfort zone and for that I am better:)

W-winter...Loooove snow

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Z-zzzzs I love to sleep! I am thankful for those times that I get a nap or get to bed early

#1 Mum

This Halloween was So much fun! I suppose it has something to do with having a 1 yr old to celebrate with...Even though she didn't quite understand, it was such a fun day. Last year she was just a sitting pumpkin, literally! The night before Halloween, i felt the urge to make her costume. I love the sense of pride you get when you can actually say, "yes, I made it."! I chopped up Patrick's old tshirts and just starting hot glueing them on her tshirt and a pair of leggings. It took about 1 hour to make. I could not sleep that night because I was so excited to put her in it!!!
We went to story time on the base and met up with a friend. They had a parade with all the costumes and some trick or treating. When Lillie took a nap, I made candy corn rice Krispies and Mummy hot dogs for the evening. We spent the evening with The Hornacky's in their precious historic neighborhood. It really was just the most perfect day! Oh and to top it off, my mom and dad sent Lillie some Halloween balloons to our house! so fun!

she really was wondering if they had any puppies she could see...

Dada and Lil

she had no clue why we were going to doors...This house had a huge cat and she kept yelling "Cat!" and pointing, it was sweet

before we went out....

sweeties...with the jacket on, she looks like she may just have a head injury....I think some people hated to ask! ha

cutest lil Mummy I've ever seen! and a trooper for keeping the hat on!