The Giving Spirit

The last couple of times I have asked Ty to go thru his toys and find things to give away, he has been somewhat reluctant. Well last night we went thru his toys and I would hold them up and let him say "giveaway" or "keep." I was amazed at the things he wanted to give away. He even said who he wanted some of it to go to. There were even things that Santa gave him not too long ago that he was ready to pass on. I was so proud of him for letting go of so much and it was another good reminder to me that this Christmas season is all about giving. Thanks Ty for the lesson.

Love your humble,
Mom

Oh So Thankful!

I saw a pin on Pinterest that said, "What if we woke up tomorrow with only the things we thanked God for the day before?" Just a reminder that I have a lot to be thankful for and God likes to hear thanks also. This has been a fun week. Tuesday night we were in Murfreesboro, Tn for Josh's work and it was a lot of fun. The kids made their own pizzas and the hotel was great. Then Wednesday-Friday we stayed in Lenoir City and visited family. It was so good to see everyone, especially baby Kinsley! Then my mom shopped with me Thursday night before we came back on Friday and watched Beckett, Helen and Will downtown while their parents went to celebrate Andi's mom 70th birthday.

What a wonderful week of things to be thankful for! One of the things that I love most is hanging out with Josh, Ty & Marley in the backyard. :)

Where do the days/years go?

Today is Macy's 4th birthday and a time for me to reminisce. I remember going to the hospital to wait for her birth and they let me in to see Amy right before they wheeled her in (they even planted the idea that it could possibly be a boy), I remember her baby dedication and then Easter lunch at her Nanny's and Poppie's, and then wondering when she would start walking, or watching her (at a very early age) wanting to feed her self at the Creative Discovery Museum with no help from mom...and now this baby is 4! Just a reminder to soak up every minute with them because before you know it they will be twirling in front of you in not their princess costumes but real wedding dresses. We love you Macy!

Happy Halloween Harper Style

Lots going on these days! Ty had his Halloween Party at school on Friday and then we headed to Lenoir City for Will's 3rd birthday party, celebrate Sayuri's 2nd birthday, Kinsley's baby shower, pics with cousins, UT game with the Master's, and pick up Kiwi. Then we came home to Harvest Fest at church (Ty did not go with us unfortunately because of bad decisions), and then trick or treating with friends last night. We trick or treated for 3 hours, that is the longest we have ever gone!!Anyway thanks to our family and the Masters for making this a wonderful Halloween weekend! Boo!