Sunday, October 11, 2009

A Falling Tribute

* I love fall (before all the leaves fall off) when everything is perfect and looks like artwork just waiting for a canvas.
* I love weather that is just perfect, not too hot, but not too cold yet.
* I love the way hot chocolate and apple cider warms you all the way down to your toes.
* I love sugar cookies, all baking really, that you didn't want to do all summer.
* I love sweaters that hide the extra couple you tack on because of hot chocolate and baked goods consumption...
* I love pumpkins, to eat, to carve, and to look at.
* I love general conference.
* I love the air, it feels cool and clean.
* I love planning Halloween costumes and daydreaming about about trick or treating :)
* I love having a cool clean morning that turns into a warm sunny day.
* I love getting out all the kids clothes - this applies to any season and the opportunity to get out something new and getting their drawers all organized...
* I love being able to curl up with a blanket


I was feeling really grateful today, with all the 'terrible, horrible no good very bad days' that we have had this week we are still here, together, healthy & strong, happy and laughing. I am so grateful for the opportunity to show our children how to be strong and utilize our faith to make it through. We are doing wonderfully.

3 comments:

Maggie Muggins said...

How appropriate is your post for me today? Happy Canadian Thanksgiving! I enjoyed your book reference by the way. Hope you have better days this week!

Mandy said...

I love you Natafred!

thepainterfamily said...

oh, what a great tribute! (love the pic too) Fall is the best, and YOU GUYS are the best. I am happy to hear you're doing well, and ready to beat up the neighborhood kids for you. Except I guess that wouldn't help the fine example you're setting for your kiddos :)