Give thanks, with a grateful heart, give thanks....

Ok, here goes.

I"m thankful for a healthy, happy, laid-back boy.

I"m thankful for a wonderful, thoughtful and supportive husband.

I"m thankful for my health.

I"m thankful for art and the ability to create it. It makes me so happy.

I"m thankful for my bible study group.

I'm thankful for wonderful in-laws/extended family whom I'm EXCITED about spending time with.

I'm thankful for a sister who is great with kids and is living nearby.

I"m thankful for the fellowship of other believers.

I"m thankful for my mom who is so generous to us.

I"m thankful for friends who like to have fun.

I"m thankful for Trevor's job.

I"m thankful for God's protection of my loved ones.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Walk wa-wa

the newest thing at our house...

It's like Chocolate and Peanut Butter

2 of my favorite things:
1. photo cards
2. free things

perhaps i should change the order of that, but you get the point. Anyway, Shutterfly is doing a special promotion with those of us in blogland where you can get 50 free holiday cards!

Well those of you know me know my policy on free things. So naturally i'm excited about this. But, i got even more excited when i checked out their selection. You know me, I'm an artist/designer and overall fairly particular person when it comes to design; so let me just tell you--there are lots of really great designs to choose from. Seriously, i picked out about 10 "ok, this is it" choices before i gave up and decided to pick the photo i'm going to use first. I"m thinking that is going to be the hardest part of the whole thing.

I"ve never used an of Shutterfly's cards before but a couple of my friends have and i've received them in the mail so I'll trust their research and experience and save myself the hassle of compare and contrast. Guess i'll add "easy" to my list. Fine by me.

So, let's review. Excellent holiday card selection. 50 free cards for bloggers. Photo-fun for all ages....ok you get the point. Also, I think i'm going to make one of these calendar magnets, because that's the only place i can find to "hang" a calendar. Mmmmm, mmm, let the photo fun begin.

oh yea, by the way, free and photo cards: 2 of my favorite things. Like chocolate and peanut butter. haha, it's a stretch, but hopefully a mildly amusing one.

Becky turns 30

Snugglefest 2010

Want an update on what I've been doing lately? Here you go....

1 Year: Rye

Dear Rye,

On 10/22/10 you turned 1. You are now a whole year old! Wow! You can do all sorts of things now.

- Like pull up and walk around furniture.

- You can climb up stairs (which although nerve racking is quite an accomplishment).

- You can point out characters in your books.

- You can say mama, dada and bye-bye (when you feel like it).

- You can wave, high-five, pound it and your signature move "Tarzan."

- You make some hilarious faces (which you get from your mama) and an oh-so-irresistible sad face.

- You respond well (most of the time) to "no touch" "no throw" and your personal favorite "no hit."

- You give the most wonderful love pats, hugs and kisses that melt your mom and dad's hearts.

- You can also throw some lovely little tantrums and you sure know how to work the sympathy vote!

- You and Zoe are becoming best buds and you are even learning how to love and survive the mega-licking Mia.

- It makes mom and dad so happy now that you are able to interact more with your friends and seeing you play with them and your cousins is so much fun.

Your dad and I are so proud of you. We are excited to see your personality develop, to watch you learn new tricks and to see you grow in love and understanding. What a joy it is to be your parents!

You, our dear sweet Rye, are loved more than you will ever know. We are so proud of you and excited to see the unique person you will become. We are so thankful that God gave you to us and blessed us with the honor of being your parents.

We love you Rye Pie.