Thankful Thursday (and some udpates)

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An update of sorts on life around here...

Last week, my husband turned thirty-one, and we had a fun dinner out at Red Robin to celebrate.

Micah performed in his Wizard of Oz Spotlight showcase, and was all lit up afterwords!  What a treat to unveil a passion in him.

Sophia turned ONE, and we had her grandparents join us for a taco dinner and brownies for dessert! 

 

We made a snowman.

 

We had Sophia dedicated to the Lord at our church, and our hearts soaked in the moment as we realized how blessed we are to be raising our children in such an incredible church family.  

 

 After the service, we had a fun party for her dedication and her birthday all in one with our family and some close friends.  We had a yummy lunch, played a song chosen for her, and prayed over her precious life.  She  devoured her cupcake and enjoyed opening some gifts!  Blessed!

Micah turned six and a HALF, so we made pudding to celebrate.

 Today, I am thankful for a clear schedule in which to hold my sick baby.  I am thankful that I am becoming wiser as I get older in not stressing about undone chores.  I am thankful that I got to meet one of my best friends out for coffee and chat for hours (and leave still feeling like there was more to talk about!).  I am thankful that there is homemade art and cards and sticker charts and paintings covering the walls of our home, reminding me of the precious children that created them.  I am thankful for homeschooling.  It does not get old to snuggle on the couch and read a Newberry novel or about endangered species or about the state of Connecticut and its rich history.  I love that my boys are thrilled to learn, and I love seeing the lights go on as they master a new concept.

Micah's latest: reading chapter books (sometimes multiple books in a day...he has entered a WHOLE new world that he LOVES)

Sammy's latest: sitting and flipping page by page through chapter books so he, too, can "read" them; learning to tell time; obsessed with calendars and days and months and years

Ella's latest: going through a defiant/naughty/mischievous stage (or maybe we have never left this stage...); still  my sweet girl, though, who loves to rock in the chair with me and her teddy and blanket, singing Steven Curtis Chapman's Cinderella song

Sophia's latest: saying the words "up" and attempting "thank you;" loves to drink from her sippy cup; busily cruising all over; clapping and waving often

How can I not be thankful for these sweet milestones with my kiddos?  So blessed to be home with them and to make my life's work within these four walls with my children.  Are the days always easy and peaceful and neat and tidy?  Nope!  But am I blessed and desiring to capture it all with a deepening contentment!  You bet!

What are you thankful for today?

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