Monthly Archives: November 2012

Thankful Hearts — Day 30

Posted on November 30, 2012 by houseofsmooches

Day 30:  Undeserved grace, mercy and compassion……oh I’m so thankful for these today.  It’s been a long time…..15 years……since I’ve seen those heart stopping blue lights flashing in my rear view mirror.  Totally deserving of receiving a ticket……yes I was…….totally … Continue reading →

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Thankful Hearts — Day 29

Posted on November 29, 2012 by houseofsmooches

  Day 29:  I am thankful for my little family.  For years I longed for God’s blessing of children to make our family more “complete” and in just 6years look at His blessing to us!  I am thankful and amazed … Continue reading →

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Thankful Hearts — Day 28

Posted on November 28, 2012 by houseofsmooches

  Day 28:  Child-like wonder……there’s nothing quite like it.  I am thankful for my little children who are awed and amazed by colorful Christmas decorations!  I love how mesmerized they are by the lights and ornaments.  Stephen and I took … Continue reading →

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Thankful Hearts — Day 27

Posted on November 27, 2012 by houseofsmooches

Day 27:  I’m thankful that God gives wisdom, even in the small things.  I especially thankful today for the wisdom of having a 4 day school week.  What a blessing not to feel stressed because we “missed school”.  And since … Continue reading →

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Thankful Hearts — Day 26

Posted on November 26, 2012 by houseofsmooches

  Day 26: Colors…..how much they beautify our world. I’m so thankful that God made color…..I mean just the contrasting colors of the veggies I roasted for dinner…..white potatoes, green celery and orange carrots.  Beautiful!

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Thankful Hearts — Day 25

Posted on November 25, 2012 by houseofsmooches

Day 25:  I’m thankful for the wonderful people that God has brought into our lives because of adoption.  And today I especially thankful for Mama Renee and Papa Jim!  They care for and love tiny babies that are waiting for … Continue reading →

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Thankful Hearts — Day 24

Posted on November 24, 2012 by houseofsmooches

  Day 24:  I am thankful for my sisters!  I’m so thankful that I have 3 sisters.  I’m thankful that we are all SO different……and yet, very much alike too. 

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Thankful Hearts — Day 23

Posted on November 23, 2012 by houseofsmooches

  Day 23: I have the best mom in the world!  Just thought you should know that right from the start!  Not only was she a fantastic mommy to me as a kid and is a wonderful mommy to me … Continue reading →

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Thankful Hearts — Day 22

Posted on November 22, 2012 by houseofsmooches

Day 22:  Healthy bodies…..I am so thankful for healthy bodies. I know that good health is something that I take for granted almost every day.  I am so thankful that God has given strong healthy bodies to my five children and … Continue reading →

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Thankful Hearts — Day 21

Posted on November 21, 2012 by houseofsmooches

Day 21:    I’m thankful for baby talk……when the baby is the one doing the talking, that is!!  I just love this age……when babies turn into toddlers……when they are able to express themselves with words and signs (not screaming and crying).  … Continue reading →

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