Thursday, November 24, 2011

I Am Thankful For.....

**this is my thankful list, in no particular order**

I AM THANKFUL FOR:
1.  my amazing husband, who stands by me each and every day.
2.  two beautiful little girls, who I get to call my daughters.
3.  my health, and the health of my family.
4.  my freedom, and the men and women who have made it possible.
5.  supportive family and friends.
6.  my mother-in-law beating breast cancer this past year!
7.  my parents, who have always loved me unconditionally.
8.  my brother, who has been an awesome role model for me all my life.
9.  caring doctors, nurses and therapists.
10 a house to live in, food to eat, and the love of family and friends.
11 my husband's job.
12 days when we have nothing to do.
13 the opportunity to be a stay at home mom.
14 another successful surgery under our belts.
15 the ability to give our children wonderful childhood memories.
16 smiles, laughter, hugs, kisses and I love yous!
17 the best in-laws I could ever ask for.
18 my birth mother choosing LIFE 31 years ago.
19 trusting adults I can leave my children with.
20 accepting people.
21 faith in God.
22 insurance.
23 my camera.  I love being able to look back at my babies faces.
24 quiet moments alone, and complete chaos as a family.
25 my life.  It isn't always pretty, but it's full of amazing, wonderful people I love and who love me back!

                                                 I hope everyone has a very Happy Thanksgiving!


Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Being EXTRA Thankful

I am thankful for a lot of things in my life, but one thing that I never would have thought I would be THANKFUL for, is Down syndrome.  Ever since Sophia has came into our lives, she has shown me a whole other world of beautiful.  She has shown me true strength and determination.  She is one of the biggest fighters that I know.  She has taught me a deeper lesson in acceptance and respect, for ALL human beings.  Another blogging mom did a special Thanksgiving post over HERE and it is absolutely beautiful and well put together!  Check it out and you may just see a little cutie that you know :) 

Indian Girls

Today is Native American Day at Jayden's preschool

and Sophia is always in the mood for a little dress up too

Last year this was more of a dress, this year it's more of a shirt :)

Trying so hard NOT to smile.  She's such a stinker when the camera comes out!

And Dave the Dog is back with us for the holidays!

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Cool Whip Kind of Fun

We busted out the cool whip for some nice and messy fun :)  And it's perfect in case Sophia decides she wants to eat something! 

Monday, November 14, 2011

Tiny Dancer

Sophia LOVES to dance, even if it is just walking around in circles :) I hope you enjoy her moves and you'll have to excuse some of the video taping, but I just couldn't stop laughing!