Think about His goodness

Thanksgiving came...

We had our turkey, I made a herb-roasted one without stuffing.

My little girl asked and asked me why it was taking forever in the oven -- because I had told her she could have the sparkling cider only after I was done cooking!

She helped me prep the green beans.

Her brothers helped... themselves to the food! Boys!

This was them having a bit of a *cheep* thrill with a different turkey last month. We went on to have a fun time with another family, new friends, who came over for trick-or-treating and an impromptu dinner on Halloween.

More I'm really thankful for that we squeezed in between then and now, amid busy, busy schedules -- hubby's frequent worktrips, and kids and I had (have, of course) our days, moments in Crankyville, too. Just keeping it real!

Praise God for the blessings of family, loved ones, and friends!!!

Think about His love, think about His goodness

Think about His grace that's brought us trough

For as high as the heavens above

So great is the measure of our father's love

Great is the measure of our Father's love

So great is the measure of our Father's love

(Lyrics from Don Moen's "Think About His Love")

We've got snow... and a birthday!

Last week the first snowfall arrived before the last leaves had fallen...

Our big boy grew a year older -- and picked out a cheesecake sampler with 12 slices as his birthday cake; how apt, he thought!

On the eve when a late cup of coffee kept me up, I did a bit of looking back...

God is good, there's so much to be thankful for!

Keep growing, keep going Jon, we love you lots!


Jon's birthday weekend he went for the scouts food drive, asked a friend to stay for lunch, and the kids all played in the snow! We also got to priming the walls for a basement project; white color was the flavor of the day! It got messier, alright, and wasn't always sane! But savor the joys, remind me, yes! 

Count our blessings!