Thankful Thursday/Farewell to sweet Kim

updated to say farewell to my dear friend at 3 Peanuts. I am so sorry she has had to close her blog due to harassment. She has been an inspiration to many of us here in blogland and I will miss her blog so much and I am so hopeful that she will find a way to come back somehow privately to share with those of us who love her. Her children are darling and she is a Treasure as well. She has shared so many things that have been helpful to me. She has encouraged me at times and left me beautiful uplifting comments...
Lynn, at Somewhere in the Sun had the wonderful idea of giving a sweet tribute to her. If you have ever been blessed by Kim, feel free to take the image and post your goodbye which I pray will be a short one...
ok... this week has been super no fun... No time for blogging, no time for scrapbooking, no time for photos... Today things seem more normal. Eldest Treasure has his big 16 milestone this weekend. We have been car shopping, insurance quoting, just lots of overwhelming, no fun decisions... I have mentioned before on memes that I have done, that I dislike having extra things to do and am very routine....It has taken so much out of my days this week to make a final decision on a car and insurance. Daddy to 4 is so busy with the business we have, that most anything of the financial nature falls into my lap. Now that its completed, I feel SO much better. I have also been throwing in a responsibility lecture to Ryan every day as well, the... you have to be careful, you have to be alert, you need to always ask God for guidance, protection, and so on...blah blah blah... I get the "I know, I know...I am a great driver" response...
I am sure I will be making this speech daily for a while:) I find points to add everyday.

I had time to go out with the girls this morning and snap a few pics. They had a wonderful morning playing together. They love playing with their barb*ies in the water. Caitlyn has not grasped the concept of naming them yet. They are her "guls." She does change her voice and make them say things like "oh this is so pun!" "I lub to slide!"

Today I want to do a thankful Thursday something I haven't done in a while...
I am thankful for my 16 yr old blessing...He is indeed a Treasure.
I am thankful that we made a wonderful deal on a car for him and that the Lord gave me wisdom in finding a wonderful insurance policy as well. Saving me several $100.'s in fact. He is so good to me, I am thankful for His guidance and help in every day issues.

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.James 1:5 KJV

In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust; let me never be put into confusion.Psalm 71:1 KJV

For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.Proverbs 2:6 NIV

These are just random photos. No time to really make them extra pretty or do a scrap page as I said... They are mostly this morning... but I threw in a few I snapped the 4th of my birthday fellow, I rarely catch Ryan in photos because he is usually not around when I have the camera out and he is going through the, I don't want my pic taken, teen stage.

here is the screened in area I spoke of from outdoor view

still haven't completed decorating but love the space... The firepit in the center is gas and we can roast marshmellows and have fun on cool Fall and Spring nights. I have got to go buy plants for the room divider no time so far.


This morning





this one she is really laughing so hard as she and Chloe splash... so, to one it might not look special but for me I hear the giggles when I see it.