Thankful Thursday-week 2

Today I am thankful for motherhood.

It's something I never imagined I'd be doing.

I am so very thankful The Lord's plans for my life were NOT the same plans I had for my life.

I am honored to be the mother to these two amazing, handsome, 

sometimes sassy and occasionally unruly boys.

My life is so much richer being their mother and I am trying to make everyday count, to be present in their lives and really, truly be the best mother I can be. There are, and will be moments when I don't shine as a mother, as a matter of fact I had a moment *this* week at the local bakery where I was not shining and it was very humbling. But knowing when I mess up and asking for their forgiveness is not only teaching them, it's teaching me too.

Today I am thankful for Ethan and Abram and the opportunity I have been given to be their mother, it's one of the most precious gifts I've ever been given. Thank you Lord for choosing me to be their mama.

VoTe!

Our family voted today! 

We are thankful for our freedom and the right to vote! 

The boys were very interested in the election this year. 

It was fun to see the boys develop their own opinions and views.

We had a lot of talks about the each candidate and what each stand for.

I am proud of our boys for taking an interest in this election.

We rocked the vote today!

Thankful Thursday-week 1

In the month of November, every Thursday I will share what I'm thankful for.

Today I am thankful for...

Steven. 

EVERYDAY I am thankful for him. 

The way he loves and cares for me.

 He makes my heart happy and my life complete. 

 He is hilarious and makes me laugh.

He is such an incredible hubby and father. 

and so willing to go along with *almost* anything I throw out there.

I hope he knows how incredibly thankful I am for him, our marriage and this life we're creating. 

Thank You Lord, for this man.

Wordless Wednesday

Lordy, Lordy Heather's 40!

HaPpY BiRtHdAy HeAtHeR!

I love that we can laugh together...

...and be silly.

and still take a good picture!

I hope you've enjoyed your 40th birthday week. I've enjoyed showering you with lots of gifts and love.

Here's to *at least* 40 more years!

Love you!

Wordless Wednesday

Ethan's summer...

This summer...

Ethan went to camp at Ipoint...

and came HOME from camp, my favorite part :)

He learned how to shoot quite a few guns...

He swam competitively again...

He lost his first molar...

He is looking more like his father everyday...

Went to Bello's for his TENTH birthday supper...

He started his second year of football and LOVES it...

2012 youth football picture.

and he started 5th grade and was in an Old Fashion Spelling Bee...

I can't believe how fast time is passing. Ethan is such a wonderful young man and I am proud to have him for my son. He really is such an easy going, go with the flow kid that loves God and animals, friends and family.

We love you Ethan Joshua!