Fall Fun!

Some time ago (okay honestly it was 2 years ago) I bought these solid white decor letters that read, Fall, with all good intentions of creating our first fall decor.  However, as the years go and since I couldn't figure out exactly how I wanted to do them, my cheap $.97 find just remained packed away.  Well, I decided today after cleaning my scrap area that I did have the right papers (Olivia and Grace to be exact) to complete the project.  So, I pulled out my scraps, mixed the glue/water, and got a paint brush (I was going to try and not get my hands dirty-what was I thinking?). 

Anyway,  I begin my task and here comes Josiah and he asked mommy why do you have glue and a paint brush.  I explain I am making a decoration for thanksgiving.  He says, "mommy can I help you?"  How could I resist?  So, I tell him to come over to the chair beside me and we get to work.  He decides where to put the scraps and I man the glue.  In less than an hour we had this beautiful fun fall accent.

A little More THANKS (continued)!

Day 2: I am thankful for my jobs!  I enjoy working for Cleveland City Schools.  I enjoy watching children learn and continue to see them make progress.  I also find my job as a swim instructor at the Y rewarding.  It is so nice to see progress and children loving to swim.  I find my job as a grant writer rewarding and challenging.  Most importantly my job as a wife and mom is the BEST job anyone could ask for!

A little More THANKS!

Over the next month I want to challenge everyone who is reading this or gets my newsletter to make a point to be thankful for something each day.  It could be as simple as the air you are breathing or ______ (you fill in the blank)
Day 1:  I am thankful for God's healing and answered prayers.  I came home from work today with a horrible headache.  Not from my job mind you, but from the change of season.  I wasn't feeling well, but my kiddos couldn't understand why mommy didn't want to play.  Maggi gave my head a kiss and said all better?  Unfortunately not at that moment.  But, Jo said God will heal your head and He did!  God is good and reminds me of His healing and answered prayers even if the message comes from the mouth of babes.

At the end of the month I will compose a list and make several pages describing the things I and my kids are thankful for.  Now, I didn't do this last year, but remember very distinctly Jo being asked a church on several occasions what he was thankful for...he always gave the same response...his toy dinosaurs.   Oh well...I know he loves me ; )

A little More Thanks...
The month of November Close to my Heart is giving anyone and everyone who purchases $100 or more the Stamp of the Month AND an additional stamp set of your choice (22.95 value or less) absolutely FREE!  So, start checking those Christmas lists and purchasing your loved ones a gift that will keep on giving.  You can give them the free items or keep them for yourself!