Gratitude part 3

Sweet Ella.

She is 9 now and growing up too fast.  She is busy, busy, busy with her jump rope team, some tumbling training (for jump rope) and dance (that she wanted to do so she could be with her good friend Julia).  She definitely keeps us on our toes.  She is passionate, independent and knows what she wants (and doesn't want!).  I know I can get a hug from her.  She is so loving.   I am grateful she is part of our family.

Gratitude, part 2

Last night the kids and I and 30,000 or so friends went to the Romney/Ryan rally.  It was great to feel the energy and excitement of the crowd.  

The thing that I am grateful for and the thing that I was trying to teach the kids by taking them there is that we live in a great country.  No matter what your political affiliation, it is a blessing that we can assemble, voice our opinions and vote.  My limited travels outside this country have really made me appreciate what a gift it is to have been born here with opportunity, freedom and liberty.

Gratitude

I've noticed on Facebook and other blogs that some are taking the month of November to count their blessings.  What a wonderful idea.  I think it is easy sometimes easy to focus on the things that are difficult or the things that go wrong.  But we (I) are really so blessed.

This little baby cakes (that's what I call her) is such a fun age.  She is independent enough to not need me all the time but still likes to do things with me.  She loves movies and electronics just like her siblings, but loves being outside and playing, too.  She is loving preschool.  She brings so much joy to our lives.