Tuesday, November 30, 2010

This is......

what happens when you're a growing 9 year old and you wake up at 5:30 a.m ........ you fall asleep at 6:30 p.m


I'm grateful #30 for all the past 29 things I have listed this month plus all the ones I didn't

Monday, November 29, 2010

We have spirit.....

yes we do.... we have Christmas spirit ... how about you!!!! Ok so we aren't done with the lights but it snowed and got REALLY cold!


I'm grateful #29 for the upcoming holiday season and all the fun it brings!!

Sunday, November 28, 2010

When it snows......

what do we do...... we go sledding!!


I'm grateful #28 for spending time with the people I love My family!

Saturday, November 27, 2010

The stockings......

were hung on the sweet new shelf/window molding that Josh built! I LOVE IT!!!


I'm grateful #27 for my house that I can decorate as I see fit!

Friday, November 26, 2010

Black Friday.....

was MADDNESS!!!!! Every year I ask myself why... then I get there and just look around and have myslef a giggle at some people and remember why!


I'm grateful #26 for great deals and low prices even if it comes at 2 a.m!

Thursday, November 25, 2010

HAPPY THANKSGIVING......

to one and to all..... Did you eat a delicious meal surrounded by people you love, go for a walk in the cold singing and laughing all the way, eat some more, play some games, sing Happy Birthday and have some cake and ice cream or eat your m&m's with a spoon??..... Well we did!!!


I'm grateful #25 for great food, family and fun!

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

HOLY COW!!!......

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KADIN!!! MY FAVORITE 9 YEAR OLD SON!! A totally awesomely busy day full of swimming (made some friends), presents, the "blizzard" that almost was and Thanksgiving dinner take 1
I'm grateful #24 for a great 9 year old son that is sweet, nice, helpful, able to make friends easily and practically perfect in everyway!!!

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

They say.....

there's a "blizzard" a comin!! So what does my husband do...... secures the premisis and.... mows the lawn!



I'm grateful #23 for my silly husband who is such a hard worker!

Monday, November 22, 2010

Hey baby.....

it's cold outside!!!


I'm grateful #22 for a warm building to work in with such great people!!!

Sunday, November 21, 2010

We're playing.....

in the snow..... just playing in the snow!!!


I'm grateful #21 for warm snow gear so my kids don't freeze playing in the snow!

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Staying home.....

and recovering sometimes means you have to miss a grizzlies game..... but the fun mommy kohen time makes it all worth it!


I'm grateful #20 to be able to spend one on one time with my little guy!

Friday, November 19, 2010

Over the freeway.....

and through the city.... to late night urgent care we go..... with a bad case of croup... but some medicine and a special prize and lots of love make it all better!!!
I'm grateful #19 for doctors that stay late so I dont have to make a trip to the ER

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Bring it on......

pain and all...... Let the workouts begin!.... I think I can.. I think I can.. I think I can.......I think I have to... I just ate a bunch of cookies!!!!
I'm grateful #18 for workout equipment in my own home to have NO EXCUSES!!!!

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Worlds coolest......

Harley riding Grandpa!


I'm grateful #17 for my cool dad and his love he has for my kids!

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Sometimes.....

I am amazed at how beautiful my surroundings are.... so amazed I snap a picture while driving!!!
I'm grateful #16 for beautiful scenery that makes me pause and remember how amazing the world really is

Monday, November 15, 2010

Shopping.....

you would think by the looks of it that this would last me forever but with 3 growing kids that just isn't the case... this is actually a quick trip to the store!

I'm grateful #15 to be able to provide for our family

Sunday, November 14, 2010

The weather outside.....

is getting a little frightful....... so thats what beanies are for!


I'm grateful #14 for warm jackets and hats to keep me warm!

Saturday, November 13, 2010

Moving rocks.....

is much easier with a big bad tractor!
I'm thankful #13 for great neighbors who like to share

Friday, November 12, 2010

My Josh.....

the viking man... he found a new hobby making viking shields.... pretty awesome if you ask me!
I'm grateful #12 for my amazingly handy husband and all his wacky ideas!

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Colder days.....

and spending time inside with my family, puts me in the mood for treats.... so I made some!
I'm grateful #11 for relaxing with my family and enjoying a delicious treat!

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Oh my......

baby boy is becoming a BIG BOY!!! Welcome to the world of no more cribs and a big boy bed!
I'm grateful #10 for my cute baby boy that is growing up way too fast!

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

It's starting.....

to look and feel a lot like winter! And if you ask Ivy that means that Santa is coming!

I'm grateful #9 to live in a great state where the 4 seasons change beautifully!

Monday, November 8, 2010

Get well soon......

Miss Ivy.... she has been feeling a little under the weather.... so no preschool and a trip to the doctor... and no strep!

I'm grateful # 8 for doctors that are able to know what is wrong with my kids when they are sick

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Lazy.......

sunday full of KFC and Ivy saying something I never planned on hearing when I would dream of having a family "Mom, Dad is licking the table!"

I'm grateful #7 for the little things my family does that make me laugh

Saturday, November 6, 2010

Go Kadin go!.......

Go Kadin GO! ....... first hockey game of the season and it was a great one they tied 2-2! Not too bad for their first game playing full ice and full penalties!!

I'm grateful #6 that my son plays a sport I enjoy watching :)

Friday, November 5, 2010

Yes.....

That is a goat eating our trees....... gotta love living in farming....town

I'm grateful #5 to live in such a beautiful area!

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Evacuation....

drill at Kadins school which meant he got out 30 minutes early! He was excited!

I'm grateful #4 for a sweet, helpful, funny, smart almost 9 year old son

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Dinner at......

Applebees with my parents.


I'm grateful #3 for parents that live so close and the great relationship they have with my kids!

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Oh that......

2 year old of mine! He is just a tad bit OCD....and this is just one of the many ways I know... yes he put his shoes that way on his own, my other kids just leave them where ever they land.


I'm grateful #2 for my cute 2 year old boy that ALWAYS keeps me on my toes!

Monday, November 1, 2010

It's days........

like this when they all get along that remind me how great it is to be a mom to these 3 kids


I'm grateful for #1 My amazing kids!!