My 5 (really late)

I thought about waiting until after Thanksgiving, but I might get really behind then.

1. I am very thankful that my hubby is finally feeling better. He's been home sick for about 5 days with strep throat. I will be able to sleep in my own bed tonight!

2. Andrew has a new friend. Okay, not necessarily new, but he now wants to see Kay at church every time we go. It is so neat for me to see him interacting with others and asking to see people. I am also thankful for Kay's candle. It makes Andrew's day!

3. We had a family birthday party in Huntington on Sat. to celebrate our nephew's 13th birthday. Wow! 13. When did that happen. I'm so proud of Ryan. He's pulled his grades up, joined the wrestling team and seems to be finding his place in middle school. I am thankful for family that is supportive!

4. There was a two hour delay on Friday. Eric was feeling well enough to stay with Jarod while I was able to help a friend out in the morning. I feel blessed when things like that happen. I was wondering how I was going to be able to help , but God worked it out. It's the little things that I am so grateful for when life gets a little nutty.

5. It has been fun to watch Jarod and Andrew interact with each other this week. Jarod starts this game with Andrew by asking, "What's your name?" And then Andrew will say, "Fred." Jarod responds, "That's not your name. What's your name?" Of course, there are lots of tickles and giggles between them. They will go back and forth for a few minutes with this little bit. I love it!

My 5

1. I am thankful that Andrew is doing better at school. We had some bad weeks while Eric was gone. The teachers were getting a little concerned. But, today at playgroup, he was back to old self again.

2. I get to have breakfast in the morning with my college roommate, Valerie. I haven't seen her in ages and I'm looking forward to catching up.

3. Eric and I get a date tonight! The kids are going to Breakaway at Avalon and we are going to Casa's for dinner. We are double dating with Matt and Jen. Can't wait for good food, good friends and good conversation.

4. I am thankful that God is my provider. He provides me daily with what I need.

5. I am thankful for being a little under the weather this week. I know....that sounds strange. But it has allowed me to just stay home, get some things done around the house, rest! and play with Andrew. I am usually just on the go for one reason or another. I have even watched a movie that didn't have Luke Skywalker or Thomas the Train in it! That was refreshing.

pink socks

As I was getting out of the shower this morning, I heard Andrew around in my room. I looked out to check on him and he was laying down on the floor looking at a book with my bright pink socks on his feet. The fact that he put them on by himself is great, but the fact that he was wearing my aloa infused bright pink poka dot socks was not that great. Oh how I wish I had a camera!

October pics

Andrew and I went to Hilger's for a field trip with school. He had a great time

Jarod's Grandma made him a Luke Skywalker costume for Halloween. It had to be like the one Luke wore in Return of the Jedi. He was so happy and couldn't wait until Halloween.

Here's Jarod and his buddy, Kris ready to get some candy.

This is closest thing we could get to a costume for Andrew. We called him Tom Sawyer with an engineer hat.

My 5...okay 6

1. I am thankful for my brief roadtrips today. Since the boys did not have school today, we drove up to Kendallville to have lunch with Eric. We just don't get to do that very often. Eric likes to show off the boys to his co-workers and the boys like to eat in the conference room with daddy. I also got to drive down to Upland this afternoon to visit with Megan. We had a wonderful time talking and catching up on life. Megan makes me feel young and I hope that I was an encourgament to her! I also enjoyed having some time to myself in the car. I was able to talk with God and sing to Him with the radio.

2. Thank you, Amy for your kind words on mothering. It is so nice to be encouraged after dealing with a meltdown at Wendy's tonight. I'm thankful for you and how you encourage me at just the right moments. You are a true mentor.

3. I have absolutely loved this weather this week. The boys had so much fun playing outside and in the tree in the backyard. (That's a new favorite...makes momma nervous though!) Our tree with the vibrant red leaves in the front yard is a constant reminder of my Creator and the beauty of His creation. It has been a delight to see as I take Drew to the bus in the morning.

4. We have nothing planned for our Saturday. I love those days that we can sit in our jammies until mid-morning or even noon! Jarod is looking forward to spending the whole day with his dad.

5. I am thankful that I was able to talk with my BFF online this week. I miss her terribly, but know that she's following the Lord with her family in PNG. I look forward to catching up with her in this next year when they are home on home assignment.

6. God is teaching me to depend on Him. I am studying the life of Moses in BSF (Bible Study Fellowship) this year. We just studied the part when God provided the Israelites with manna. He gave them exactly what they needed; no more, no less. I need to remember that God gives me my "manna" daily and will keep providing for me. I don't have to worry about the future or even tomorrow. God is so good.