Giving Thanks...

Is something that I try to do way more often than not. 

But, with that being said, it's definitely easy to get caught up in all the, "Ooooh! I wish I had thats!" and the, "Her life seems so much better & perfects!" that   seem to be the focus of our society today. Everyone's guilty of it in some way, shape, or form. 

I know I'm always working at being the best me I can be, and am way better at it some days compared to others. I genuinely realize I do have a tremendous amount to be thankful for!!! 

I, without a doubt, have an amazing family, a beyond supportive husband, three wonderful children, a satisfying career, and some great friends. I plan on counting my blessings more than ever as 2014 gets closer and closer to making its debut. 

Happy Thanksgiving 2013!!! Hope you took the opportunity to reflect on all you have been blessed with....

Our little trip to St. Louis proved to be the perfect visit and everyone had a ball....

Perfect.

Holiday Hoopla....

Has arrived and slacking on the blog has been a BIG problem lately....

The plan is to do a whole lotta catchin' up after I get back from pickin' out a new Christmas tree from Michael's tonight....can't pass up an extra 25% off 50%, now can I??? 

I can't believe Turkey Day is almost here & 2014 is right around the corner! Life sure is flying by!!!

Here are a few random pics to do the trick until I make it to the laptop later on tonight....

A little baking action....hey, box mixes aren't our fave, but they do make projects a little quicker....

Looking yumm-o, Miss Ty!

Enjoying the latest trend...who actually uses the loom part of the Rainbow Loom?!?

Ta-da!

Finally, a little sneak peak into some Saturday afternoon decorating!!!

Hope you all are finding a way to make this time of year a time to remember....

More to come....LOTS more! Saying I'm ten posts behind just might be the understatement of the year!!!

Celebrate, Good Times!

Yes...I've been busy!

Work is busier than EVER and the kiddos and I are having more FUN than ever...

Until I get a chance to update, because there are LOTS of updates to be shared....

ENJOY this FIVE YEAR OLD cutie.....

Because she growing up WAAAAY too quickly!!!

A fact which I cannot believe....

Love you, Miss Ty! 

Your family adores you more than you'll ever know!!!

And, thinks being silly with you is the BEST!!!

We hope you had a FABULOUS day, Big Girl!!! You sure are one amazing little lady, full of nothing but laughter, giggles, love, and spunk. You are enjoying your last year of preschool and are still the world's best sister! Tay looks up to you like no other and Trey Man has the best time wrestling around with you. And, we won't tell him, but you've got some awesome John Cena moves...he may or may not tap out every time! You love making hearts, so that was the theme for the year. You made out in the birthday gift department and sure have a lot of people, near and far, that love you to the moon and back. Always know that you are beautiful and that there's no one out there quite like you. You are definitely the sunshine in this family. LOTS of love and BUNCHES & BUNCHES of hugs and kisses....

XOXOXOX

~Mommy

FIVE!

Checkin' our you loot...

Tay was SO excited to give you the present she picked out!!! Lots of mermaids in the bathtub for you two. Great pick, Miss Tay!

Trey was the BEST helper...reading all the cards to you!

Don't worry...you got them all out with one gust of wind....

What a SPECIAL day for a SPECIAL little lady!!!

HAPPY 5TH BIRTHDAY!!!

Labor Day Weekend....

has always been one of my favorite times of the year and, just like I years past, this one did not disappoint!!!

Who says turning 34 isn't fun?!?

So, Happy Birthday to ME!!!!

So, CHEERS, to another year older, another year wiser, and another year of being grateful for everything I've been blessed with!