Grains of Gratitude

Oh my what a busy week this has been - and I don't think it's going to slow down any as next week will be just as busy!

So what I'm grateful for from this past week:

1. On Monday night I decided to take Kayla out for a walk after dinner, it was dark out by then, but all the better to see the Christmas lights and decorations that were out. She brought along her little flashlight and just thought it was the neatest thing to be outside, in the dark, shining her flashlight on everything to see what she could discover. I'm grateful I decided to be spontaneous like that and witness the excitement through her eyes.

2. I'm grateful Kevin doesn't mind watching Kayla while I go to water aerobics (although the water has been cold the last 2 weeks...brrrr!). I was feeling bad that I had been asking Jim/Jennifer to watch Kaya all the time...and Kevin lives behind us so it's easier to just take her over there.

3. Friday night Kayla and I met Jennifer and Katelyn at the Community Center. The Housing Office was holding an event for the kids...we got free dinner/snacks and the kids had crafts to do. We didn't stay too long, or eat too much, as we had Bunco that night too!

4. I'm grateful for being able to see an old friend again (see Mary - you made my Grains of Gratitude list!) Mary and Jason used to be stationed here and moved about 1.5 yrs ago. (Jason and Joe used to work together which is how Mary and I met). We were pregnant together and our girls are 1.5 months apart. Jason's family lives in this town and, unfortunately, his grandmother passed away last week, so that's why they were in town. It sure was nice to see them again though. Mary was even able to play Bunco with us (which she misses!)


Look I'm actually including my face in this picture instead of just my belly! LOL


5. On Saturday we met Mary, Jason, and their girls at Lowe's so the kids could see each other again, and build snowmen card holders. Kayla and Izzy...


Kayla, Izzy, and Sarah with their completed projects. We did go to the zoo after that, but I didn't bring my camera in so Mary will have to send me those pictures (hint, hint!)


6. We went home for about 1.5 hrs and then we were off again. Joe's squadron was having their children's Christmas party and I couldn't let Kayla miss out on seeing Santa!


Let the gift opening season begin!


I think she looks pretty happy!


Can we open it now mom?


That evening I had planned on taking Kayla to the parade in town, but the wind had picked up quite a bit, and to be honest, I was just too tired to go anywhere else! When we got back from the party I laid on the couch for 45 min "resting my eyes" while Kayla, thankfully, played in the living room and watched a Charlie Brown Christmas. She even brought me her baby doll's pillow and blanket!

I was hoping to relax for a little while today, but I've got to go to the BX for some things so I can hopefully mail out Christmas packages this week, and the carport seriously needs to be swept of all those leaves, and general house work, and this evening it's off to a friend's house for a surprise going-away dinner for one of the ladies on our MOPS Steering Team ...and...and...Calgon take me away?!

Hope everyone had a great weekend!