Randoms and Thankfulness

Well, we had a great 4 day weekend. Veteran's Day is always special as I have many men/women in my life to celebrate. I am starting to miss blogging again, so I think the break I took was definitely worth it;) I was reminded of how much time I spend trying to "keep up" with the world and the standards of people around me. God has been showing me so much of himself and what he intended for my life. I am striving to pray daily, "God, what should I be doing for you today?" I am learning so much about my Lord and I am cherishing it.

For many years, the time change has been a dreaded day;) This year, God has really given me the desire to take advantage of waking up at 5 or 5:30 AM. I am aiming to use that quiet time to spend the early morning with my honey and get my bible study in:)

The holiday season brings up the "I am thankful fors"....on Facebook, instagram, etc. I get where people can get annoyed, and yes some people miss the real meaning of the thankfulness...I however like to look at the bright side and the fact that they are acknowledging whats important to them. For me, a lot of what I am thankful for are the people in my life. I have been so blessed. Today, however, I am thankful for my dearest friends here in Louisiana. Even before we moved here, I knew God had something special for us. I knew we would grow even more....I thank God everyday for bringing us here!! We are more settled now than we have ever been. For me, these girls are always there, they are always honest, loving, examples of Christ. Their children are such wonderful influences for my boys. I have not gone a day without hearing from at least one of them. That is so huge for me. I have been blessed with the friends in my life and I cherish all of them:) Here is the last picture we got together (which will change come Friday;)) We always get to eating, talking, "whatevering", that we forget to take pictures;)

Jenn being Jenn;), Hannah, Kristen, and Shaina

Missing Kayla

I have many more people I am thankful for, so heres to a few more "thankful for" posts;)

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I hope you all have a great Tuesday! I made some homemade recipes this weekend and I am looking forward to sharing them.....stay tuned! I am also getting together my "Christmas Wish List." I have so many wonderful holiday things coming up!! I cannot wait!:)

Project Date Night: Building a Porch Swing

Today is the first day in a while that I haven't posted first thing in the morning. It has been so busy around here...we have company in this weekend and something going on every weekend for the next month and a half! So, today is going to be simple.

With it being fall and all, I have been dying to get a porch swing hung outside. It is so beautiful here and its perfect weather for a swing. At first we were going to buy one, and then my husband offered to build me one...okay!:) So, tonight is a project date night!!!

I am always looking for new creative ideas for date nights at home. As you know, once you have kids it is harder to get out. So, why not have a date night at home?! I will post my creative date nights when I have them, and hope they help inspire you to bring the "dating" back home:)

Tonight my honey and I are building this:

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I am headed out now to go pick out a paint color, and then it will be back home to whip up some yummy Steak Taco Salad Bowls (recipe to come) and then start building!:) I will post pictures when the swing is hung!:)

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What would you build?

Turn The Page Tuesday: Week 4

I hope you all had a great start to your week! Our Monday was pretty typical. Monday is always my cleaning day. I like to get my entire house done so I don't have anything to worry about during the week. We also had our friends Kayla and Tray, and their boys, for dinner! I made lasagna and she brought a delicious blueberry pie! There is something about making and baking pies in the fall...its so comforting. 

What comforts you during the Fall season?

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Now its Tuesday and I have some serious sewing to knock out today!! Wyatt also has his second soccer practice tonight. They get their uniforms at practice and his first game is Saturday morning:)  Tuesday also means its time for another "Turn The Page Tuesday!"  I hope you all got your books ready, and can link up with Amanda and I today!!:) 

Squirrel's Fall Search

By:Anita Loughrey

The boys just got this book a couple weeks ago, and it was perfect timing. It is a 

cute book on "Fall" and what the season looks like.

In this story, squirrel and his brother are playing in the woods. They

decide to go search for nuts and get separated in the process. This is a story

of how they find each other and a delicious snack of nuts.

I really like this book for the reason above:) I love the little activities and 

the "Fall" suggestions. It gives an idea for using pumpkins, 

and also what to do and look for on a fall walk!

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Now it is time to LINK UP!!!:)

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My Fall Bucket List

We are halfway through the week and I hope it has been a good one for you! Its been a little crazy around here.... it reminds me that God is in control and no matter what goes on I must trust Him. I am also beyond thankful for God knowing what/who I will need before even I do. His timing his perfect, and is his provision!

Today I thought I would share a list of things I hope to get accomplished for Fall this year:) Fall is my favorite time of year...leaves falling, cooler weather, hot drinks, pumpkin patches, veggies from the garden, etc... So, here are the things I want to do this fall:

1. Go to a local fall festival

2. Attend a McNeese State Football Game with our friends

3. Do a fall project with the boys

4. Get family pictures while the leaves are falling

5. Start an at-home date night idea list

6. Try my own "from scratch" fall cupcake recipe

7. Beat my 3.2 mile run time by 2 minutes

8. Camp with my boys in the state park

9. Start a reading list for Wyatt

10. Finish my son's scrapbook and start on the one for 2011

Whats on your Fall Bucket List?

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I hope you were able to stop by yesterday and read more about "Turn The Page Tuesday!!!" It will take some time to get out there, but once it does, it will be a lot of fun! Amanda and I have posted some great books already! So, come back and link up next week!!!:)
Have a great Wednesday!!!