It is my hope that our family be ever mindful of the blessings we share all through the year. We remember them in our daily prayer, we pause to give thanks for them amidst our busy lives and we talk about them in our dinner conversation with our ritual of "highs/lows" for the day. I believe that a grateful heart is a powerful tool for happiness. So when we take time to express and be conscious of our blessings, we are hopefully giving our children (and ourselves!) the tools to lead a happy life. Or, as Will puts it: "we are filling our buckets!"We have much to be thankful for this year. Our family is healthy, our bodies are nourished, our home is comfortable and our hearts are filled to the brim with love, both received and shared.
On a smaller scale though, I am appreciative of what they count as blessings...
...like books, baby calves, Indian corn, games, chameleons etc. :)(I'm relieved to see Will included God and each of our family members in there. I'm also relieved to find another excuse to practice writing, as practice is clearly needed...)
We are thankful for "gratitude chains" to decorate for Thanksgiving...
...for wonderful babysitters who send home a handmade card just for us...
...and for the daughter of our sitter who sets up "school" for our kids in the afternoon and is bound to become a teacher one day...
{Thanks, Megan! I love this!}
...for preschool crafts to decorate our dining room...
We are thankful for "gratitude chains" to decorate for Thanksgiving...
...for wonderful babysitters who send home a handmade card just for us...
...and for the daughter of our sitter who sets up "school" for our kids in the afternoon and is bound to become a teacher one day...
{Thanks, Megan! I love this!}
...for preschool crafts to decorate our dining room...(Who knew bubble wrap could make such festive Indian corn?)
...for preschool parties...
...and handsome boys...
...for wonderful teachers who work so hard to give our children valuable experiences (like preparing a feast for their families: homemade applesauce, chicken & rice casserole and pumpkin cake... all prepared by little hands!)
...for admiration of what's to come when it's finally her turn to go to preschool...
...for days off of work to be present for the things that matter most...
...for energetic vocalists and lunch time entertainment...
...for buddies...
...and teepees...
...for lofty views...
...and a daddy that tickles...
...for snuggles with favorite cousins... and a baby GIRL on the way for the Wittman family!!!...
...for indoor playgrounds and flushed cheeks that are a sure sign of a good workout...
...for secret hiding places between chairs and curtains...
...to share a story with a best pal...
...for tripods and rare family photos...
...for little photographers...
...and a mommy's girl...
...for family parties on Wednesday AND Thursday to break up the large meals and busy days...
...for preschool parties...
...and handsome boys...
...for wonderful teachers who work so hard to give our children valuable experiences (like preparing a feast for their families: homemade applesauce, chicken & rice casserole and pumpkin cake... all prepared by little hands!)
...for admiration of what's to come when it's finally her turn to go to preschool...
...for days off of work to be present for the things that matter most...
...for energetic vocalists and lunch time entertainment...
...for buddies...
...and teepees...
...for lofty views...
...and a daddy that tickles...
...for snuggles with favorite cousins... and a baby GIRL on the way for the Wittman family!!!...
...for indoor playgrounds and flushed cheeks that are a sure sign of a good workout...
...for secret hiding places between chairs and curtains...
...to share a story with a best pal...
...for tripods and rare family photos...
...for little photographers...
...and a mommy's girl...
...for family parties on Wednesday AND Thursday to break up the large meals and busy days...(I took so few pictures at each party - very unlike me!)
...for "turkey" snacks/projects that turn into rather filling lunches...
...and "turkey" cups.
...for "turkey" snacks/projects that turn into rather filling lunches...
...and "turkey" cups.(Oh, and glue dots for this and so many other projects... LOVE those things!)
From God to chameleons to tickles to family time to snacks... we are so thankful!
From God to chameleons to tickles to family time to snacks... we are so thankful!And we hope that your Thanksgiving was filled to the brim with blessings and thanks as well.
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
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