Thanksgiving Thoughts

Happy Thanksgiving!  Last night I couldn't find the words to say what was in my heart.  I was touched by what my friend Rachel said on FB this morning and thought I would share it here.

It sure is hard to be down when you look around and start seeing all of the things you are thankful for.....even the smallest things. It's pretty much impossible to be negative when you let your brain remind your heart to be filled with gratitude.
                    ~Rachel

Thank You God for all the people in my life. You have blessed me beyond compare. Happy Thanksgiving to all my Family, Friends and Loved Ones. I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving today!!

Happy Thanksgiving!

We wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving!  We are blessed to have a great family and friends who mean so much to us.  God has supplied our every need, and given us a good year.  We have enjoyed spending time with friends and family, whether in person or phone calls with those far away.  We have much to be thankful for.

Happy 1st Birthday, Natalie!

This morning I was in the office and Warren's computer was running through a slideshow of our photos.  There was little Miss Natalie, the day she came home from the hospital.  Today she is one year old, and the time has flown by.  We all know how kids grow so fast, change almost daily, but its different when its your own child or grandchild.  We are so blessed to have Tony and Amy live nearby so we can share in their lives, and see Natalie often.  We are so thankful.  I often think how much we will miss when Craig and Lindsay have a family some day. 

This photo was taken when Natalie was 5 hours old.  With H1N1 in the hospital, we weren't able to visit her, but had to see her through the window.  My heart melted, seeing our baby holding his baby.   Once they were released from the hospital, we were finally able to hold her.

It is so much harder to get photos of  Natalie these days - she moves too fast!   She does take time to give some cuddles and loves,  but they don't last long.    She is definitely imitating things that people say.  We can understand Dada (lots of things besides Tony are dada.) and cracker.  She likes to watch the birdies and doggies, and loves her ducky blanket and toys.  She is doing well with stairs, most of the time remembering to turn over and slide down them on her belly.   Its fun to see her head for the toys, and the first things she grabs are stuffed animals.  :)

Happy 1st Birthday, Natalie!  We have loved watching you grow in the past year, and look forward to a fun and adventure filled second year too!  Love you!