In honor of the upcoming holiday, I believe the best way to coordinate this post is by expressing grattitude and thankfulness. If you are in search of some spiritual thoughts on grace and gratitude, check out our pastor's encouraging blogpost on "thanksliving"
here.
I am recently thankful for the following items (and so much more!)
1. Our wonderful mothers who took such care preserving Evans's and my old baby clothes so that we may delight in dressing up our children in our retro accessories:
...Erv's stylish IZOD sweater recycled for Van 28 years later...
My classy bonnet meets Jean-Margaret 28 years later...
2. Church portraits, which despite the cheesy poses, manages to capture our children very true-to-character.
3. All of these crafty blogs which inspire me with new ideas on how to decorate, cook, and entertain!
4. A joint Van and Jeanie 1-3pm afternoon naptime which allows me to do the projects in #3 (and compile this enormous post).
5. A healthy 3-year-old whose musical resume now consists of
Jason Mraz, Johnny Cash, and Don Henley.
6. A healthy and happy almost 9-month-old wiggle worm who has finally cut a tooth!
7. This peak-week of our beautiful fall season.
8. Our country's resiliency and freedom--thank you veterans!
9. Old photographs for a work-in-progress family gallery wall project.
...And so much more. Whats on your list?
