Ryan and I have SO many things to be grateful for. We have a wonderful house, good vehicles, food, clothes, beds, running water, air conditioning, etc. I think of lots of people in the world who have MUCH less than we do- and realize just how luck we are to be young and have the things we do. We are blessed beyond belief. It's good for me to have reminders of this occasionally, and last night I had a few of them. First, we had wonderful home teachers come by with a watermelon and to share a quick scripture with us. We had our usual "Sunday Dinner" with our friends which is always a wonderful thing for us. I'm grateful to have wonderful in-laws that we get to see often, but I miss my family SO much. And although no one can replace my family- it's good to have friends around me who understand me and my humor, etc. They have also become my family here in GA (especially since Delinda is leaving me for Chicago soon...) and I love each one of them for their differences and individuality. I feel very lucky to have such good friends that take such good care of us. And not only us, but our Benny. They are good "aunts & uncles" to him. (To Ally too, they're nicer to her than I am!) I just really enjoy knowing that we have a little family of friends to have Sunday dinner with every week at someones house... with good food.
Another reminder I had was watching a movie about bad things that happen in other countries (that I didn't finish watching because it was too much for me) and realized how lucky we are to live where we do and to feel a lot safer than a lot of people around the world do even just walking down the street. I am grateful for A LOT of things today. My sister in-law Clau has a quote on the end of her email, "Life is Good!" and it couldn't be more true.
We had a good weekend. We did something Friday night, but I don't remember what. HA! Saturday we spent cleaning the bathrooms and running errands, then we hung out with the Terry's and Clint and his friend Will. We went to this restaurant called Chicago Pizza and well... it left much to be desired. It also put Ryan in the bathroom at 4:30am puking.We also had a not-so-fun encounter with the Wii Fit. Okay, it was fun- but it told us we were fat and we had just met. I'm still getting over it. But decided, it's time for a change. I'm just having a hard time letting go of the sweets... I WILL CONQUER THIS. :) What a good definition of what we need to do: to gain mastery over or win by overcoming obstacles or opposition.
Delinda (my sister) was able to go to Chicago this weekend and find her a place to live. I am grateful Jen went with her so she didn't have to do that all alone! She found a place thank goodness, seeing as though she's moving at the end of the month! And, again... HOLY CRAP it's the middle of JULY! Sheesh! Where is the Summer going? Anyway, I am so happy for her and am excited to go visit someday!
We along with our friends the Terry's and the Elton's have so far had 2 FHE nights and hope to do this together once a month. It's been good for us- because lets be honest, we're not good at doing it on our own! I am grateful for the Spirit it brings to our friendships too, we can talk about spiritual things and it uplifts us. I like making and keeping traditions that we can hopefully carry on for a long time to come!Ben's getting two more teeth in, but they sure are taking their time. It's like one day on and one day off. I think they're just about through though, so hopefully some relief for us all is soon coming our way. He's also taking a liking to using a spoon for when he eats. And if he sees us with one- it's over, he HAS to have it and wont let us feed him with it. He MUST do it himself. Even though he usually ends up picking the food up with his left hand while holding the spoon in his right!
I've also pretty much stopped going to visit him at daycare which is becoming harder and harder on me. I MISS HIM! A lot... but they're on a tighter schedule now in his new class and they have nap time about the same time I go to lunch. So even if he's asleep, if I have time I'll pop my head in. It was nice to walk in the other day when I was picking him up to see he and the other kids in his class sitting around their table "reading". I thought it was SO cute. 
I'm pretty sure he's starting to sing "A, B, C, D" in his own little way. We're working on where our teeth are and he got a new pair of shoes he loves, OH and sunglasses too! I'll take some pictures soon.
I promise I'll get around to getting the UT pictures up. Life has been busy.
I am grateful for all that I have. I am a lucky and blessed woman.
Delinda (my sister) was able to go to Chicago this weekend and find her a place to live. I am grateful Jen went with her so she didn't have to do that all alone! She found a place thank goodness, seeing as though she's moving at the end of the month! And, again... HOLY CRAP it's the middle of JULY! Sheesh! Where is the Summer going? Anyway, I am so happy for her and am excited to go visit someday!
We along with our friends the Terry's and the Elton's have so far had 2 FHE nights and hope to do this together once a month. It's been good for us- because lets be honest, we're not good at doing it on our own! I am grateful for the Spirit it brings to our friendships too, we can talk about spiritual things and it uplifts us. I like making and keeping traditions that we can hopefully carry on for a long time to come!Ben's getting two more teeth in, but they sure are taking their time. It's like one day on and one day off. I think they're just about through though, so hopefully some relief for us all is soon coming our way. He's also taking a liking to using a spoon for when he eats. And if he sees us with one- it's over, he HAS to have it and wont let us feed him with it. He MUST do it himself. Even though he usually ends up picking the food up with his left hand while holding the spoon in his right!
I've also pretty much stopped going to visit him at daycare which is becoming harder and harder on me. I MISS HIM! A lot... but they're on a tighter schedule now in his new class and they have nap time about the same time I go to lunch. So even if he's asleep, if I have time I'll pop my head in. It was nice to walk in the other day when I was picking him up to see he and the other kids in his class sitting around their table "reading". I thought it was SO cute. I'm pretty sure he's starting to sing "A, B, C, D" in his own little way. We're working on where our teeth are and he got a new pair of shoes he loves, OH and sunglasses too! I'll take some pictures soon.I promise I'll get around to getting the UT pictures up. Life has been busy.
I am grateful for all that I have. I am a lucky and blessed woman.
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