gratitude friday
It's been a while since I've done one of these. I let them go because I felt like a broken record every Friday, grateful for family, faith, home, health, love - what else is there, really? Even though I haven't said it recently, I am so very grateful for all those things, especially that group of goons above. That's the photo I took of them at the airport before I left for California. Those 4 people are my everything, and I am so, so very grateful that I have them in my life.
It's been stressful getting back into the groove of things with the start of school, football practice, and Matt's graduate classes two nights a week, but we're surviving. It feels good to get back into a routine. I find comfort in the rhythm of our day, though it can be a struggle getting everything to fall into place. We're all experiencing some difficulties with this new transition, but we'll get used to it. I can't wait.
At the end of this busy week I am grateful for the weekend, grateful for some time to relax and reconnect. This weekend I'm putting those darned cabinets on the back burner because I feel the need to craft. Hopefully I'll have something to show for it by the end of the weekend. I'm most excited about a little date with Matt on Sunday afternoon. We're going down to New Orleans to tour the Cottage Living Idea Home. I'm so excited! If I can take pictures, I will, believe me!!
I guess that's all folks, have a great weekend and enjoy life!!
I don't think you can say it enough :)
Have a great weekend! Enjoy crafting! I might put off my cabinets too. Going to be so hot here and I have a bunch of craft projects I want to finish up too! Enjoy!
Posted by: kat | August 24, 2007 at 08:47 PM
Cottage Living Idea Home...I'm utterly jealous!!!!! We love that magazine and keep all the issues we get. I'm anxious to see pics...if you can.
Posted by: Beth H | August 24, 2007 at 08:50 PM
Those are awesome things to be thankful for and I don't think you can say them enough, so play that broken record. Date afternoon, enjoy!!!
Posted by: southerngirlmusings | August 24, 2007 at 08:53 PM
What beautiful things to be thankful for. It puts life in perspective to look at your family and feel so much love and remember why you do things.
Have a fun date! That place looks awesome!!!
Posted by: Steph | August 24, 2007 at 08:58 PM
sounds like a fun weekend and i am so glad you did a gratitude friday.
Posted by: heidi | August 24, 2007 at 09:39 PM
What a lovely post - thanks for reminding me what's important!
Posted by: jessi | August 24, 2007 at 09:50 PM
Oh, I hope they let you take photos!
Posted by: Anina | August 24, 2007 at 11:58 PM
What a beautiful family!
Posted by: Zoe | August 25, 2007 at 01:09 AM
Have a great date with your hubby.
Posted by: lera | August 25, 2007 at 08:05 AM
Oh, you already know I can relate. :0) We're slowly getting into routine, but I'm tired. :0) Anyways, I hope you and Matt have a wonderful date. And your family looks great.
Posted by: Robyn | August 25, 2007 at 08:36 AM
Oh, yes, please take photos. Do whatever you can. Dress in all cammo if you must. lol. Have fun!
Posted by: Monica Yvette | August 25, 2007 at 01:35 PM
What a great family! I remember seeing your baby for the first time at Walmart when she was only a month old. Look how much she has grown!
Posted by: Gerry | August 25, 2007 at 02:43 PM
that is one good-looking bunch!
i love cottage living - let me know about the house....
Posted by: erin | August 25, 2007 at 08:22 PM
What a lovely photo of your family!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Posted by: Mirre | August 26, 2007 at 05:27 AM
Have a good weekend :) This post was lovely and reminded me of the important things in my own life.
Posted by: Queen Bee | August 26, 2007 at 07:05 AM
I hope you and Matt have a fun time today. And I hope you come back with lots of pictures!
Posted by: Rene | August 26, 2007 at 07:21 AM
That's a gorgeous family photo. I just adore the little house pouch from your last post too.
Posted by: Gabrielle | August 26, 2007 at 07:27 AM
We can never be too grateful for our families, health... All to often we take them for granted!!!
I hope you had a wonderful time on Sunday!!!
Posted by: Dee Light | August 26, 2007 at 09:44 PM
You have a lot on your plate Beki. I hope the transition goes smoothly. Enjoy your date!
Posted by: erin s | August 26, 2007 at 10:16 PM
Aw, your goons are adorable! Hope you have a wonderful time in New Orleans. I'm so jealous of that tour!
Posted by: Stefani | August 27, 2007 at 08:39 AM
That was nice to read, thanks for sharing
Posted by: mimi | August 27, 2007 at 02:14 PM
I can't believe how big your "baby" is!
Posted by: Karin (creativechaos) | August 29, 2007 at 10:56 AM