Giving Thanks

Lena Kate calls Thanksgiving, Giving Thanks. She is correct and we should all be giving thanks to God. I am so thankful for my two precious girls and wonderful family, even after days like today that just wear me out. Ainslee cries LOUDLY when I put her down for anything. She is like a permanent hip attachment these days, and Lena Kate is just so full of energy and likes to test her limits. I have to say that although these times are trying they are also sooo very sweet and fleeting. I'm so blessed to be their Mommy and pray every day that they stay happy and healthy.

Today and everyday I'm thankful for:

dimples so deep you could fall in them (two on LK, one on Ainslee)

crazy hair

unexpected blue eyes

ducky jammied sleeping angels

almost 3 year old prayers with prayer hands and squinted shut eyes

princess shoes with a cowboy hat and a backpack and a medal

hugs and kisses from Daddy and the sweet way he pats LK when hugging her

gummy slobbery smiles

morning baby babble

an almost 3 yr old asking if the sun is up every morning

LK knowing that Christmas is Jesus' birthday

LK answering Pastor Patti's question about what she is thankful for with "FOOD!"...she is her Mama's child in that respect, she wants a snack every 5 minutes.

stinky baby feet

a child that thinks all baskets are hats

and more:

a snoring dog

a helping husband

fantastic friends

parents that are just a few country miles away

in-laws that love us all so much

a church family

crocheting fun

food to eat and a roof over our heads
the mercy grace and love of God

Who's afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?

What a fun Halloween we had! Lena Kate was all about the trick or treating this year. We went to church, Granny's (of course), Aunt Lorain and Uncle Ray's, the O'Brien's, and finished off at Mimi and Papa's and Aunt Lynne and Uncle Cassie were there for the big event too. I made Ainlsee's big bad wolf outfit-hat, tail, and leg warmers, and Lena Kate wore my old Little Red Riding Hood cape that Mom made me when I was about her age. Both girls were showered with love. Here are a few shots I got of them.
We got dressed up to go to HEB that morning too:)

The official costume-tail, and fun socks included!

Taking treats to Granny!

Go Little REd

On her way to Granny's house

Mimi loves her some Big Bad Wolf!

precious Little REd Riding Hood.

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