Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Thankfulness - Day 30

Day 30:  Today I'm thankful that I get to stay home with my precious boys!  Never did I think I would get to be a mom, much less a stay at home mom with these two little men!!

Be Blessed and Encouraged!


Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Thankfulness - Day 29

Day 29:  Today I'm thankful for the hope I have in Christ.  I have nothing to fear because he has set me free!  Thank you Lord!

Be Blessed and Encouraged!


Monday, November 28, 2011

Thankfulness - Day 28

Day 28:  Today I'm thankful that even though we don't live in the mountains, I can still look at pictures of the majestic Rockies as often as I like (thanks to the internet)!

Be Blessed and Encouraged!


Sunday, November 27, 2011

Thankfulness - Day 27

Day 27:  Today I'm thankful for music.  I'm thankful that the Lord uses music in my life to draw me closer to Him.

Be Blessed and Encouraged!


Saturday, November 26, 2011

Thankfulness - Day 26

Day 26:  Today I'm thankful for the freedom with have in this nation to share the love, grace and forgiveness Christ offers with others!

Be Blessed and Encouraged!


Friday, November 25, 2011

Thankfulness - Day 25

Day 25:  Today I'm thankful that the Lord brought two wonderful, amazing, loving, forgiving and generous people together 16 years ago!  Happy Anniversary to my parents!  I love you both so very much!!

Be Blessed and Encouraged!


Thursday, November 24, 2011

Thanksgiving Day 2011

We had the privilege of hosting Thanksgiving this year and oh my did we have fun!  11 people including 5 boys, ages 5 and under, in our tiny 2 bedroom apartment.  LOTS of action, playing trains, watching the Parade and of course, football, and TONS OF FOOD!!!  We really did have a wonderful time, and I think everyone enjoyed themselves!!  Here are some pics from our busy day!

Getting everything set out and ready to cook!
 You can't do Thanksgiving without the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!
  Our 24 lb. bird, stuffed and ready to bake!
 Having fun with Elefun!
 Yes, that is our 14 month old maneuvering his way around daddy's iPad!  He's a smart little guy!

 The table all set and ready to be filled with food and family!
 Train time!!
 Eli and Grandma
 Aaron cutting the bird
 Yes, I forgot to take a pic before Aaron cut in to the bird, so I took a pretty picture of the side that was still untouched
 reading books with Grandma!
 a plethora of food, we are so blessed!
 Eli and Grandpa!
 Corbin and Caleb sitting at our makeshift kids table
 playtime!
 all the boys had so much fun and did great!
 Tio and Eli!
  Grandma and all the babies!!
 Grandma, Papa and the boys!
 LOVE our family pic!!
 brothers Corbin and Eli

Overall it couldn't have gone any better in my opinion!  I'm hoping to get to host again in the future for sure!!

Be Blessed and Encouraged!


Thankfulness - Day 24

Day 24:  Today I'm thankful for the saving grace of Jesus Christ, His sacrifice on the cross, and his unconditional love.  And I'm even more thankful that I know how desperately in need of a Savior I am, a true sinner saved by grace!  Happy Thanksgiving!

Be Blessed and Encouraged!


Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Thankfulness - Day 23

Day 23:  Today I'm thankful for modern technology such as cell phones, and thankful I now have a working one so that I can keep in touch with friends and family!

Be Blessed and Encouraged!


Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Thankfulness - Day 22

Day 22:  I'm thankful that eight years ago today I said YES when Aaron Garcia asked me to be his wife!  SOOOO incredibly blessed by the way he continues to love me, even in my most unlovable moments!  I love you babe!  Happy eight year engagement day!

Be Blessed and Encouraged!


Monday, November 21, 2011

Thankfulness - Day 21

Day 21:  Today I'm thankful for allergy relief medicine, Stouffer's lasagna, and the RAIN (which we so desperately need)!  I'm also thankful for sweet friends and an extra special little friend who got to come over and play with Caleb!  We had such a great Monday!

Be Blessed and Encouraged!


Sunday, November 20, 2011

Thankfulness - Day 20

Day 20:  Today I'm thankful that God is ENOUGH, and has provided ENOUGH for our church to start the last phase of expansion, the children's center!  So thankful that we get to be a part of the work HE is doing in and through His body of believers at Watermark Community Church!

Be Blessed and Encouraged!


Saturday, November 19, 2011

Thankfulness - Day 19

Day 19:  Today I'm thankful for our awesome donut lady!  She provides us with amazing chocolate covered donuts almost weekly.  I've been going to the same place for over five years now and they only seem to get better and better!  

Be Blessed and Encouraged!


Friday, November 18, 2011

Thankfulness - Day 18

Day 18:  Today I'm thankful for sweet friends who we get to do date night swaps with so that Aaron and I get a night sans kids to just spend together, talking about grown-up things and feeling young again!  

Be Blessed and Encouraged!


Thursday, November 17, 2011

Thankfulness - Day 17

Day 17:  Today I'm thankful for Ms. Lesa and Ms. Tommy at Waterview Christian Preschool!  They are Caleb's teachers there and they are AWESOME!  I am amazed at how much he has learned and developed since being in school.  It truly is sooo fun to pick him up from school and ask about his day, he always has something new to tell me!

Be Blessed and Encouraged!


Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Thankfulness - Day 16

Day 16:  Today I am thankful for family, and unexpected surprise chances to get together, especially when they all live out of town!

Be Blessed and Encouraged!


Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Thankfulness - Day 15

Day 15:  Today I am thankful for a running car, food in our pantry, a roof over our heads and the WONDERFUL provision from the Lord in the form of a job for my husband.  And the fact that he actually enjoys what he does is even more of a blessing!

Be Blessed and Encouraged!


Monday, November 14, 2011

Thankfulness - Day 14

Day 14:  Today I'm thankful for grace, apologies, forgiveness and the chance to continually start over.

Be Blessed and Encouraged!


Sunday, November 13, 2011

Thankfulness - Day 13

Day 13:  Today I'm thankful for the freedom to believe what I want.  To believe that there is one true God, and one way to spend eternity with Him in heaven, through His Son, Jesus!

Be Blessed and Encouraged!


Saturday, November 12, 2011

Thankfulness - Day 12

Day 12:  Today I'm thankful for the weekend!  I'm thankful for time to spend focusing on my three favorite boys!  Yay for Saturdays!!

Be Blessed and Encouraged!


Friday, November 11, 2011

Thankfulness - Day 11

Day 11:  Today I'm incredibly thankful for doctors and modern day medicine!!

Be Blessed and Encouraged!


Thursday, November 10, 2011

Thankfulness - Day 10

Day 10:  Today I'm thankful for lazy days, lots of cuddling, hugs, kisses, babe's chicken, and pumpkin spice cupcakes in the oven!  It's been one of the best Thursday's I've had in a long time!

Be Blessed and Encouraged!


Wednesday, November 9, 2011

14 Months

**I know this post is late, but better late than never, right?!?

Oh Asher, you are SUCH an absolute HONEY these days!!!  You are a walking machine!  You follow your big brother pretty much everywhere and love having a playmate at home!  You are a cuddler, oh boy are you ever a cuddler!  You run up to me at least 20 times a day and snuggle my legs, my neck, any part of me you can wrap your hands around, and I absolutely love it!!!!!  You are getting/have gotten some new teeth and while that brings its own challenges, it also brings its advantages of being able to broaden the spectrum of what you can eat.  However, you have gotten more picky on what you will actually eat, so that has been somewhat of an adventure.  95% of the time you are all smiles, and all boy.  The other 5% is when you are tired or have really hurt yourself.  It takes quite a bit for you to cry, unless you are tired.  Ever since the time change, you have been waking up around 6:00-6:30 which has been really difficult for me, but I'm confident that you will adjust!

We are absolutely in love with you Asher!  You bring such joy to our hearts and we just can't get enough of you!  Please stop growing!!!  Here are just a few pics from the past month of your life!




Be Blessed and Encouraged!


Thankfulness - Day 9

Day 9 - Today I am so thankful that 14 months ago I gave birth to one of the two most special little boys!  Sweet Asher, I love you honey!!

Be Blessed and Encouraged!


Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Thankfullness - Day 8

Day 8:  I'm soooo thankful for my mom who came in town to visit, despite a houseful of sick boys!  She has been ahhh-mazing!!!

Be Blessed and Encouraged!