Thankful...

One word pretty much sums up how I feel on this day of giving thanks and each and every other day of the year. Despite many mountains to climb and obstacles to overcome, God has greatly blessed me and for that I am thankful.

* I am thankful that I know and and have a loving, forgiving, and all powerful God. Even though, his plan may not make sense to me, I know that God has a plan for me..."For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

*I am thankful for wonderful parents who have stood by me in my best and worst times. Their love in un-conditional, their example is inspiring, their support is un-measurable, they are irreplaceable.

*I am thankful for him... God knew what he was doing when he sent Nick my way. Clearly, we were meant to be together. He is a wonderful husband and father. He is one of the most honest people I know. He is funny, smart, compassionate and I am so blessed I get to go through lives joys and struggles with him by my side.

*I am thankful for them... These sweet babies keep me on my toes, and are perfect in every way. They are the best of both of us, and a little bit of the worst too :) I am thankful for their health and honored to be their mommy.

*I am thankful that my children get to know the love of two sets of grandparents. That is far to come by these days and I am thankful for the love and positive influence Cammie and Monroe are having on their lives. They are owed a lot of credit for molding Nick into the wonderful husband and father that he is today.

*I am thankful for my baby brother...

I am thankful that he survived his childhood with me as his big sister. I am thankful that I didn't permanently scar him. I am so proud of the wonderful man he has become, and I am so thankful he has found an amazing person who makes him happy.

*I am thankful for all of them...

Those pictured and those that I couldn't fit in. Family is the most important thing and I am thankful I get to be part of a such a great one!

The Morrow-Meyer's 2nd Annual Campout

Nick started a tradition last year, that in the fall we would campout with Todd and his girls. October seems to slip right by, so once again they had the campout in chilly November. The girls were so excited and had fun playing outside, inside, you name it!

Don't forget BB! He was super excited to be outside and part of the action too.
Nick, his little buddy and Todd Roasting marshmallows

A very sweet daddy and his girl

Three sweet friends3 sweet friends and the baby brotherGroup shot of all the campers plus Bennett We have to do a funny picture every year. Notice Bennett is trying to figure out what in the world Nick is doing! I wish everyone could hear their conversation with Todd...my pillow is too cold, my sock isn't right, this hat is too tight. It was hysterical! And the next morning, after a long cold night! They all 3 slept outside and were such great girls.

Happy October & Happy Halloween!

Whew it was one busy October! We stayed busy with all kinds of fun fall activities. We had fun picking out pumpkins.

And carving them

And trying to get a picture with the finished product.
Halloween night we headed over to the Meyer's house for some fun trick or treating. I had planned ahead and Bennett was going to wear Ava's goldfish costume and she was going to be a mermaid. Well a few days before, the goldfish costume was no where to be found. So we ended up with a goldfish and chicken :) Bennett's costume was so easy to make and as you can tell he was beyond appreciative for my efforts.

Ava the "Mermaid", with Camile "Glenda the Good Witch", and Quinn "Dorothy".Okay for the moment.

As soon as his hat went on he was one angry chicken!

Trick or Treating golfcart style...the only way to go! A much happier chicken!

And one sweet chicken by the end of the night!

New pictures...

We had some amazing photos taken of Ava for her 5th birthday by my friend Shauna at {Two} Chics Photography! You can click the link below to see all of them. Be sure to pause or stop the music on the right of our blog.

Enjoy!!!

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St. George Island 2010

Now this is a vacation that everyone looks forward to every year! St. George Island has nothing but a few stores, restaurants, houses and the most peaceful magnificent beach. The perfect place for being lazy, enjoying God's beautiful Earth, spending time with family and just relaxing. During Ava's fall break from school, we headed down with Mimi, Papa Guy, Chris and Julie to enjoy a week of fun in the sun! The only one missing was daddy. Silly work kept him away, but next year he gets vacation days so we are already counting down the days. We are so blessed to have someone work so hard and make such a huge sacrifice so me and the bugs can have fun and play. Wasn't the same without him though.

We had so much fun and both kids loved the beach and pool. Bennett has hated the pool all summer, but for whatever reason (maybe just a different atmosphere) he was a wild thing at the pool. He loved the water and was a little crazy. We relaxed, ate well, played, read books, went for walks, went kayaking, shopped in Port St. Joe and Apalachicola. It was a much needed getaway for everyone!

You know I took a ton of pictures! I had a hard time narrowing them down, but here are a few of my favorites.

So excited to FINALLY be at the beach!

Day one...included sleeping on Mimi...nothing better than that!

Jumping to Mimi

Flying Ava, courtesy of Uncle Chris.

BB's turn. Uncle Chris feeds our little boys obsession with living on the edge!
Happy Boy & Girl!

What I wouldn't do for curls like that. She is amazingly beautiful in so many ways.

Beautiful Beautiful boy! That's all there is to say here. Wish he would stay like this forever!

Laughing at Mimi and Papa. Sometimes the best pictures are those when they aren't looking at the camera.
Me and my precious babies.
We had to leave B's shoes on...he hated the sand on his feet and wasn't afraid to let everyone know it.

Sliding with Papa.

After some yummy ice cream!

One of my favorite photos ever! Sweet Sweet little boy!

Soaking up some rays like Uncle Chris and Julie.

In Apalachicola before lunch at the Owl Cafe

Wow...those waves were huge and very rough. Scared me to death!

Made it back in one piece, minus some sunglasses :(By the looks of it...you can tell it didn't end so well for dad either!
Pretty little beach girl!

Working hard

Bennett and his Papa Guy!

Wrinkled feet soaking up some sun.

Couldn't resist to tan little booties!

Okay...does anyone else notice that Ava is posing like Captain Morgan in this picture? Huh, maybe she gets it from her Uncle Chris.

Pretty girl and handsome boy...so lucky to be their mommy!

Do you think they love there Mimi and Papa Guy? I think we all know the answer to that question.

And last but not least...my tan cookies on there last night at St. George. Thanks again mom and dad for another amazing trip and for making amazing memories with me and the bugs!