Thanks #3

 Thankful for the endless entertainment this sweetie brings to our days.....

Thanks #2b

I am so thankful for a strong body that helps me do the things I want. These past two weeks I've been painting my front room. My brother helped me move our very heavy piano away from the wall, but I didn't want to bother asking anyone for help to move it back. Thankfully my strong body was able to do it without any help. #sothankful 

Thanks #2a

For several months Walmart hasn't had my favorite breakfast cereal. It's been particularly annoying the past three grocery orders because I can add it to my cart, but when I actually pick up the order the cereal isn't there. This time I was shocked, giddy, and delighted when the boxes were finally put in the back of my car. Super Happy Momma.

*Random fact - I fell in love with Bran flakes on the trip to London. I've eaten them most mornings ever since. This breakfast isn't complete without a smattering of almonds on top.

Thanks #1b

This song has been my anthem for the past several months. I am so thankful that when life is confusing I can rely on Jesus. He knows all and brings me peace when I can't resolve the difficulties in my life. 

 

Thanks #1a

I am greatful for my very dirty patio door because this little greasy smile guy makes me giggle daily. He has been there for weeks. I think Quin made him because my boys are both too tall to have done it.

BYU - Who is that?

I found myself needing to login to the BYU computer system today. It has been so long since I've done anything with the school that I couldn't remember my credentials for logging in - not even my password reset question. Thank goodness for Darin in the IT department. He was able to help me figure it all out. 

Anyway, after logging in I saw this cute person staring out at me.......

There is so much I could say to this person, but I won't. All I can think is....what a ride it's been since this picture was taken.

Hives, but not the bee kind

On Tuesday night Luke broke out in a bunch of hives. I've never seen anything like it. We wonder if it was caused be a raisin cookie he ate at our wards trunk-or-treat night.

I took Luke and his friend and they had a marvelous time, but it wasn't so marvelous to end up looking like this.....

I am so thankful for a nearby walk-in clinic that I was able to take him to at 8am the next morning. The doctor was great and he was able to give us recommendations to clear them up. Luke seems to do better during the day, while nighttime is still a bit rough. Needless to say, Luke never wants to eat another raisin in his life. I'm still not convinced it was the raisin, but I'm doing what I can to make sure he doesn't have a repeat reaction this severe. 

Bug wing

 

When removing the plate off an electrical outlet on Saturday I found this delicate wing. I think it might be from a lacewing bug. I sometimes get them outside near my plum tree. I jumped at the chance to put it under our microscope. Isn't it beautiful! Heavenly Father is quite the amazing creator.

Oh deer

It happened again - our neighbor shot a deer during this years hunt. It's decomposing on the roof of his shed. FYI, yes, it smells terrible in my backyard.

My lovely pot of petunias

For Mother's Day, my neighbor took me to a local greenhouse and let me pick out my favorite hanging basket. I came home with this one.

It's the first time I've ever had a hanging basket. It started out a lot smaller, but it loved my front porch so much that I soon had to repot it. Another neighbor sent me a youtube video about how to make your petunias look great all summer/fall long. It's been super fun to take care of, and it's looked fabulous most of the time. I'm so thankful for kind neighbors who shower me with love and flowers.