Thankful Thursday

This is not original...I saw it on someone's elses blog and thought that it would be a good exercise for me to remember how blessed I am.

So...this Thursday I am thankful for:

*God

*an AMAZING husband who is a WONDERFUL father to...

*2 sons who make their dad and I VERY proud

*friends who listen

*friends who make me laugh

*a GREAT family

*a job I LOVE

*summer (kids out of school) will soon be here

*holidays that make the work week shorter - more weekend relaxing time!

*a day off alone with my hubby (tomorrow)

There's more I'm sure but these are the few that popped into my head before I headed out the door for my walk/jog tonight.

Boys + pool + day off from school = FUN

3 days off...

We're in the pool!

This is Riley - soaking up some sun and fun!

Last Friday after school and work him and I had some fun in the sun - for the first time this "summer".

I had a little bit better picture I took on my iphone but my finger was in the way...darn.

We're looking forward to many more good times this year but I just had to post a pic of our first foray into the pool.

Birds of a feather

A couple of days a week I work from home. My boss/friend, Sheila, and I share an office - until the old Albertson's on 407 and Morriss is retrofitted for our new Flower Mound Village Church Campus. And then....my own office! Yeah!!!

Anyway...at home I have a desk in the corner of my living room that looks out onto our backyard. Here's a snapshot of it...

The window there on the left, where I have the drape propped open, looks directly out onto a couple of birdfeeders.

Last week when I was working at home I decided that I would try to snap a picture of every bird (eventually ended up catching a couple of squirrels too) that popped by to snag some feed. Ummm...yes Sheila, I was working more than snapping photos. I promise!

So, here is who I caught eating from the feeders.

(LOVE the face on this guy - {{giggle}})



(not the same critter as above - you can tell by the fingers)

I think I need a picture when I post

Yeah...that's no excuse for not posting for a few weeks. :(

I'll also readily admit Facebook and Twitter are distracting and addictive. I've been spending probably too much time perusing those sites catching up with current and old friends.

The above pictures were taken when we went to the Rangers baseball game. There was a storm moving in. Ron took some pictures before the storm made it to where we were. Oh...and we had to leave the game a little early and the Rangers lost. :( :(

This past week Dylan had 3 baseball games: Monday, Thursday and Saturday. Unfortunately we lost Monday night's game but Thursday and Saturday we came from behind to WIN! His team definitely has developed a "never give up" attitude. So proud of them.

This next week - Monday will be Ron's last day with IBM. We're doing okay. He's actually going to take some training that will possibly lead into a whole different field. Please say prayers for lots of contacts and good opportunities. Also, while he's training we've developed a "honey do" list. He doesn't like to sit still, that's for sure.

Also coming up both boys have TAKS testing at school. And then only 4 to 5 weeks left. They both have field trips coming up; Dylan to Austin for the day and Riley to The Rangers Baseball Park. Riley has Field Day too! Looks like May will fly by.

What about me? Ummm...working out like crazy (summer's coming very fast), gardening, working, cleaning, baseball, ya know...the mom stuff! I LOVE being a mom. Our boys make us very, very, very proud!

Okay - that calls for another picture...of my boys! :)

How does this happen?

Dylan is 13 and growing up fast!

Took the above picture last week at the school's induction ceremony for the National Junior Honor Society.

Way to go! We are so proud!