Amy thankful for...

Kansas "skyline" on K10, time outside, a great backyard, picnics at Potter Lake, finding bugs, watching bull frogs, letting the wind blow in the car while we are driving, watching my kids be imaginative, the preschool teachers at BSF, listening to a dove, watching the birds in our bird bath, Cash's fascination with nature, Ella's love-hate relationship with flip flops, sour patch kids (forgot their goodness), freedom to worship, needing God!

Amy, thankful for...

subtle reminders not to complain or be selfish, fun family gatherings, my dear husband who has put up with my bad attitude this weekend, my washer and dryer, a day of rest

Amy, thankful for...

slow Saturday mornings, a special day with Ella, seeing Ella dressed up, new shoes, picnic dinners, blue sky, green grass after the rain, God's hand in everything, my unselfish husband

Amy, thankful for...

having the door open and no bugs yet. time to run errands alone, dusk, spring rolls and soy sauce, watching cash finally pedal his bike alone, ella sitting on my lap still, learning something new, discovering truths in the Bible, new days, watching birds hop around the yard, coffee in the morning outside

Amy, thankful for...

spending most of the day outside, seeing friends at the park, unexpected surprises, grilling out, beautiful weather, having what we need, watching my kids help others

Amy, thankful for...

the most wonderful day...Easter egg hunts, family, kids getting into egg coloring, flowing creativity, football games in the spring, campus, dragonflies, lots and lots for tulips, sunshine, getting sunburned in April, wrestling in the grass, playing catch with a pink ball glove, working out to my favorite songs, singing really loud in the garage, bold students who love Jesus, my precious Lord rising from the dead!!!

Amy, thankful for...

a beautiful day, time with my sister, convictions, someone else making my lunch, my kids playing well together, time to pretend with them, good friends, a gifted bible study leader, tylenol, patience, singing together in the car, ella's sweet little singing voice, the funny stuff that cash says, flowering trees, time to rest

Amy, thankful for...

health, good insurance, my brave little boy, good doctors & nurses, a prompt from God turned into a blessing, Easter week, the power of prayer, time to read to my kids, bubble gum, a husband who is so positive and willing to listen, a sunny day, playing outside again, hummus and pretzels

Amy, thankful for...

a really fun weekend, girlfriends who encourage, challenge and make me laugh, really good food, date night with my husband, a moving palm sunday service, family that loves us, homemade ice cream, the means to throw ella a fun party, God's amazing love!

Amy, thankful for...

Ella and getting to celebrate another extraordinary year with her! I am thankful for her smile, spunk, attitude (good and bad), sweet spirit, sense of humor, laugh, love of cooking and eating, dancing ability, willingness to please, silliness, snuggles, her beauty, imagination

Amy, thankful for...

Christ and the cross, turning points, seeing ella feel soooo special, spending time alone with cash, a good smelling candle, watching my kids make a good choice-on their own, time to browse a bookstore, birthday week, my mom's example and goodness, squeeze hugs, a working car, an understanding husband, NPR, an excuse to buy fresh flowers, seeing God at work

t 4.1.09

april fool's day - a built in day to be silly
brennan manning - engaging my heart and overriding my head
going to work late
sunshine even when it's cold out
lectio divina mornings
quiet time in the car
encouraging, real words from a stranger
college-esque saturday with friends snowed-in and making pizza
having family and friends hang out together
that life isn't about "should" but really wanting to and loving it. god is smart.
working out, going on walks