Weekend in Review

Thank goodness...it's Monday. I know...that is a little off, but our weekend was so jam packed full of things to do, that I welcome this Monday full of normalcy. Check back with me in 5 hours or so and we'll see how I feel about TGIM.

Friday night, we went out and celebrated a friends Birthday with dinner and dancing. It was a blast. Coach was a bit out of his comfort zone, but he was a real trooper. It seems like a ton of our friends have November birthdays and it is a lot of fun to go out and just get away.

Saturday evening we celebrated Coach's birthday along with my Brother in law and myself. Spending time with family is so important and we really had a great night!

I force Coach to take pictures. He does NOT love it.

My sister received a camera for her birthday last year. Not just a camera...a very nice camera. She began taking pictures and we were all amazed at what she could do with that thing. She has been perfecting her talent over the past year and we all have decided she is an amazing photographer. I am so proud of you sister! You are incredible at what you do and I hope you continue doing it. Your pictures are amazing...and I love them all! (My sister took the new pics posted on this blog) AND for my birthday present, she framed my favorite picture!




She also framed her favorite picture...

Notice Little. My sister has always loved to torture me. I think she feels like Little has taken over her job...and she LOVES it.

Finally, we wrapped up football for Middle. The 3rd Grade Wildcats went one and one this weekend. They won the first and lost the second, taking second in the tournament. I was so proud of them! Way to go Cats!

We turned in our pads, helmets and jerseys just in time for basketball practice to start. Seriously...we left the bowl game, came home and big changed for basketball practice thirty minutes later. Good grief!

This weekend was full of family, friends and fun. It was exactly what I needed after last week. I am reminded that God is behind everything we do. I was reminded that I am truly blessed beyond words with the life I have been given. I am also reminded that it could be taken away at any second.

I have seen on facebook, the 21 days of Thankfulness...or something like that. I realize I am starting late, but I think I will try to do the countdown to Thanksgiving with the 10 days of Thankful!

Today, I am thankful for time spent with our Family of 5. Yesterday we had the entire day to be together. We were at football games, shopping and then we had a carpet picnic with Pizza. (which means we sat on the floor and ate pizza out of the box...I don't know why, but the boys LOVE it) We spent the entire day together. As the boys get older...it is harder and harder to have that time with them. They are always at practice...or friends' houses. They are gone to school during the day and I miss them. (most of the time) We have several friends with older kids...and they are constantly reminding us to be grateful for the chaos.

Today I am thankful for family and chaos. What are you thankful for?

Have a blessed day!

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