mommy24treasures: Wednesday and Thankful Thursday

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Wednesday and Thankful Thursday

I have not had a lot of time for scrapbooking this week... It seems we have been extra busy...Some of our friends came over yesterday for swimming fun, then

We made a fun trip to the zoo today but I didn't really take many pics. We met a couple of other sweet families and so I am always on my toes to make sure Caitlyn and Jacob are on their best behavior and not alot of time for creativity;) We stayed extra long and skipped nap. They got a little grumpy around 1 ish but after the rest on the ride home, they have been out happily playing in the sandbox for over an hour. I think tomorrow is supposed to be stormy and we will have a quiet home day. Saturday is Chloe's dance recital. Friday is rehearsal so we have things to do both of those days.

I am going to do my Thankful Thursday post a tad early...

I am thankful for the friends we met at the zoo today. Its so wonderful to have fellowship with others who feel the same way about adoption as we all do. It just makes the time together extra special having that bond of love for orphans.

I am thankful for the rain we have had lately. Last summer we had a terrible drought and were not allowed to play in the sprinklers, water the grass etc. Its been wonderful to have such a pretty Spring with plenty of little showers.

I am extremely thankful we have all been enjoying good health and have not been sick in forever. I praise God for this huge blessing. It's so good to serve the Lord in a well body.

Today I am thankful for Chloe. I am thankful for all of my Treasures, and am humbled God would put them in my care. Today though, I am specifically thankful for Chloe's giving, nurturing, helpful nature. I often think of her as a true gift from God because I prayed very hard for a Jacob and a Caitlyn but Chloe just kind of came to us in a whirlwind blessing. He knew I needed her. He knew they needed her. How blessed our family is to have a little Chloe. :) Thank you LORD!!!!!

Here are a few pics of Caitlyn I took while keeping her busy as Jacob and Chloe were having some reading time.

23 Comments:

I am sure it is - I can just hear her laughing all the way across the state :D

It has been busy for everyone - but it always good to stop and reflect on how rich our lives are in the midst of such disaster that we have all felt this week.

Ladybug hugs,
;D

By Pixel Fairy Princess, at May 14, 2008 at 6:48 PM
Oh happy, happy girl!!

Enjoy the recital - blessings for this super fun girlie milestone.

I love your list - I love your sweet heart and the tenderness of your graciousness.

Thinking of you and sending our huge hugs:)

Heather

By Heather, at May 14, 2008 at 8:22 PM
What sweet pictures of Caitlyn! She looks like one happy girl!

By Deb, at May 14, 2008 at 9:11 PM
So sweet! I quite agree that there's nothing like a little Chloe to add happiness to your family! :)

By Kelley , at May 14, 2008 at 9:38 PM
Oh, we love that book!! She is just adorable!!
I saw you on Lisa's blog.. where you met Lanie and Steph.. They are precious, aren't they?!
Next time I come ... I'm calling ya up! k?
((hugs))
Keisha

By Keisha, at May 14, 2008 at 9:59 PM
that smile is very contagious!

By Olivia, at May 14, 2008 at 10:17 PM
Your children always have the biggest smiles. Have fun at the recital... no recital this year for us, we took a break from dance.

By Annette, at May 14, 2008 at 11:04 PM
What beautiful pictures! I can hear their laughter all the way to California!

By Sylvia, at May 15, 2008 at 1:00 AM
I love that huge, huge grin! You need to video that laugh!

By The Byrd's Nest, at May 15, 2008 at 6:55 AM
Awwwwwww!!

By RamblingMother, at May 15, 2008 at 12:37 PM
What a wonderful list. I am glad you had a good outing at the zoo with friends who share an amazing commonality with you.

Yea for no sickness and for rain in a drought-stricken land!

The pictures are perfect! I love the book Caitlyn is reading. They are indeed all blessings from above...

Love,
Lisa

By Don and Lisa Osborn, at May 15, 2008 at 2:17 PM
Precious little dimples!!! Sweet sweet days with your treasures...does it get any better than this??? Absolutely NOT!
Love you sweet friend!
Denise

By Denise C, at May 15, 2008 at 5:26 PM
I am smiling just thinking of this girl laughing!!!!

I would love to hear your whirlwind story of Chloe sometime :)

I saw your pictures of the zoo over at Lisa's - looks like a lot of fun!!!

Thanks again for all your prayers!!

By Football and Fried Rice, at May 15, 2008 at 5:32 PM
Connie the more I am around you and your children the more I just love yall! Seeing Jacob and Colby navigate the zoo with that map just warmed my heart!
I know Chloe will look so beautiful at recital, so please take lots of pics! Wish they were in the same one!

By The Ferrill's, at May 15, 2008 at 7:09 PM
LOVE the last picture! She is a hoot!

By Nicole, at May 15, 2008 at 9:46 PM
What a fun time at the zoo. and an extra bonus to meet some nice people.
The pics of Caitlyn are magical as always. She is a doll. Love the dress and Yes those dimples are adorable.

By Paula, at May 15, 2008 at 11:57 PM
Dimples...
When we were in China(in an elevator)a gentleman commented on Jennifer's little dimple, he told us they were a kiss from an angel.
Caitlyn has been kissed beautifully!

By kerri, at May 16, 2008 at 7:29 AM
What a great thankful post! I love it. I also love the pictures, especially of Caitlyn laughing. She is just so cute!!!

By missy, at May 16, 2008 at 10:56 AM
How very precious! I love reading time & Chloe does have an infectious smile & laugh. I wish we could have spent more time together at the zoo. Gabriel was quiet bummed when I told him we had seen Jacob. We must get together soon!

By Journey to Lilly!, at May 16, 2008 at 2:25 PM
Oh that sweet smile! You always make me stop and be thankful for my treasures, too!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Love,
Monica

By The Princess's Mommy, at May 16, 2008 at 3:47 PM
I'm thankful for your blog. Seeing your beautiful photos always brightens my day.

By Ashley Winters, at May 16, 2008 at 4:29 PM
What a sweet post.
I bet those little treasures enjoyed the zoo. I know exactly what you mean about keeping them on their toes with good behavior. I feel like I am constantly watching over my boys...to make sure they aren't miss behaving..too badly anyway. Boys will be boys you know. lol!

Lovely pictures once again.
Love the dimples!!

Have a great weekend!

By Jennifer, at May 16, 2008 at 5:13 PM
That last picture of Chloe is adorable. What a sweetheart. Glad you had a fun time at the zoo with your friends. We have met the nicest people through adoption. We are just all one big happy family!

By Jeff and Valerie, at May 21, 2008 at 1:13 PM