Giving Thanks - Day 11

Today, like many, I am thankful for the service of so many men and women who have given so much for our freedom. I am thankful to my Grandfathers, Clarence McLaughlin and Donald Bossuyt, who served.

Forever thankful!

Giving Thanks - Day 10

I am thankful for my iphone. Thanks to my iphone I can carry all the contact information for everyone I know, make calls, access email, access every album i have, see what my friends are up to (via Facebook), access my kindle/book that I am reading over lunch, access any recipe I want, check the weather, gps/get directionsset my alarm, do some math, check movie times, even check my yoga schedule, not to mention take pictures when I didn't bring my camera, and so much more. What an amazing tool! I am so thankful for it!

A picture of an iphone 3gs like mine.

Giving Thanks - Day 9

I am so thankful for the ability to color my hair. I have been getting highlights since I was 17 and will do it until... hmm... maybe 60??!! Then maybe I will let it go to it's natural state... maybe.

One obvious gray hair near the part in my hair along with drabby dark roots...
Thankful for hair color and my appointment next week! 

Duggar Weird...

Mr. & Mrs. Crazy

Today at work my colleagues and I had been discussing the hot news of (holy crap!?) the Duggar family expecting their 20th child. (20th Child??!!) As the day has progressed a couple other weird topics have come up to which we respond, "Duggar weird..."

So the Duggars are expecting their 20th child, eh? Congratulations to them... I wish Mrs. Duggar all the best with the pregnancy and delivery of her 20th child. While I believe that every child is a gift from God, I also believe that maternal health is not to be taken lightly. Mrs. Duggar is 45 years old and the risk for her life and the life of the child are much greater than if she were 15-20 years younger. I read in an article today that Mr. Duggar said Mrs. Duggar is in better shape than she was 20 years ago… she works out on the elliptical machine an hour each day. That’s great Mr. Duggar, but her maternal health and age are another story.

Let’s not forget that they have 14 children (14 children?!) under the age of 18 that need their undivided attention, love and support. I am already looking forward to the E News Special, “Where Are They Now?: The Duggar Children” in 20 years...

Giving Thanks - Day 8

I am thankful for my home. Nick and I work hard every day to have our home and all the nice things that we have, and for that I am very thankful.

Nick & Eli on our front steps of our beautiful home...

Eli & I on our front steps...

Shout-out to my godson, Will!

My sweet godson, Will, won the "Character Counts Bracelet" award at his school for demonstrating respectful behavior... what a sweet little guy!

Giving Thanks - Day 7

I love me a good mani/pedi! I feel like they are like getting your teeth cleaned... you should do it frequently! As a busy working Mama, actually getting one is fewer and far between than years before. But always, very appreciated! And necessary! I am thankful, oh so thankful, when I am able to get one!