30 days of thankfulness: the finale

my life

ok, so i've slacked majorly on this 30 days thing.

i could blame it on a lot of things, but mostly it's because i work nights, i get tired, and i think it's best to just live life. and not always blog about living it.

the above picture was captured this evening. and oh, how it captures what makes my heart happy. my boys, and a messy floor full of toys. in this moment, i feel so content.

and really, what is life all about, if not to be content in the moment?

reminder to self

spend energy on those who love you back.

i do not always have to be the giver in the relationship.

30 days of thankfulness: days ten-fourteen

jude

un-edited photo credit

 i was trying to build up to the best things in life, but making him the thing i am thankful for for five days will have to do.

words do not even begin to cover how very thankful i am for this little cheek of mine.

do. not. even. cover.

i love you to the moon and beyond, baby love.   

christmas fever {already}

 this will be jude's first christmas, so the ideas are already swirling in my head! it has always been my favorite holiday and time of year, and i want to make this the first of many magical christmases to come!

bring on the cheer!

all images via here

isn't it lovely what one can stumble upon

purchase here

cheap and creative?

yes, please.

for a mere $10, I was instantly emailed this book, which is full of fun gift and decorating ideas for christmas{which is my favorite holiday, more on that later}.

the prices range from low to higher, as does the difficulty level. but i definitely think i will enjoy getting into a few of these projects!

ode to a red bouncy ball

documenting our first game

last night, jude learned his first real game. i'd been practicing rolling that ball to him for a while now. but last night was the first that he actually grasped to catch it and roll it back. it is just so awesome to see the light bulb go off- and the wonder in his eyes when he realizes that he knows a game. {and it didn't hurt that i was cheering with each roll. this was one proud mama}

i firmly believe in the simple toys, that lack the bright lights, bells and whistles. the ones that grow imaginations.  and this ball fits that mold to a tee!

30 days of thankfulness: day nine

sunny days

{especially fall ones}

 

oh thank you fall, for this beautiful friday. a break from the winter-like weather,

and sunshine, of glorious sunshine. so me and this beautiful boy can actually play in that tasty grass that jude loves to taste so much.