Friends

I've said it before and I'll say it again- I'm thankful for friends. Not just for myself but also for my kids. We have gotten to visit with our friends Jennifer and her two daughters, Emma and Amelia, twice this week. It's been so fun!
I'm also thankful for my Kindle. I love having so many books in one compact device. And now that I have discovered some websites that post freebies everyday, my collection continues to grow. It's wonderful!
And lastly, I am so thankful it is spring break for us! No school or work will be great this coming week! Here's hoping for this rain to end, sun to be abundant and the kids to have a blast on their new swing set (once its assembled). :)

Blue skies

Today I am thankful for blue skies! So beautiful! This picture is taken a mile or two from our house.

Sanity

I'm lacking patience today. My kids have been disobedient and it's wearing me down. It's almost their bedtime and I'm glad for it. I am thankful for the restored sanity I will have after they are tucked in and asleep.
Tomorrow is a new day. Also thankful for that. :)

Simplicity

I'm thankful for simple pleasures in life. A hike after dinner is a great example of that.

Laughs

My kids crack me up! I'm thankful for laughter today! This picture made me laugh a lot today!

Spring

It seems spring has finally sprung here. We had lovely weather today and we all got to spend some time outside. I'm thankful for beautiful weather!

Weather and things

We have had some crazy weather this week and I'm thankful we are (hopefully) through that. We have had temps in the 60's and all the way down in the 30's as well as sun, rain, snow and wind.
So, today I'm thankful that we are heading into spring. The warmer temps have gotten us all excited to be outside more and be more active.
I'm also thankful for the neighborhood we live in. My kids can go outside and play without us worrying about their safety. Our neighborhood is also perfect for "adventure" walks through the orchards.
I'm so thankful for my kids discovering their independence more each day. Mostly, I'm happy they go outside on their own now and don't freak out when I'm not out there with them.
I'm also thankful for new and exciting opportunities for my kids. Today is the first time Zane is bringing a friend home from school to play. He is so excited and I'm excited for him. He is getting so big!