Blessed

I had to take a moment from washing dishes tonight to share how blessed I am feeling. Today has been one of those days with the kids that makes memories (good ones). Aaron came home feeling productive and happy with the day, and we had a great supper together as a family. I know that I need to remember all the blessings God has given me on bad days as well, but today it has hit me hard. I was washing the dishes and Aaron was on the floor in the living room with the kids. All I could hear was laughter from all 3 of them and the song Blessed from Martina McBride came to me. It is a good song, and so true. Thank you God!

Here are the lyrics to the first part of the song.

I get kissed by the sun each morning
Put my feet on a hardwood floor
I get to hear my children laughing
Down the hall through the bedroom door
Sometimes I sit on my front porch swing
Just soaking up the day
I think to myself, I think to myself
This world is a beautiful place
I have been blessed
And I feel like I've found my way
I thank God for all I've been given
At the end of every day
I have been blessed
With so much more than I deserve
To be here with the ones that love me
To love them so much it hurts
I have been blessed

Look at me

Luke is finally sitting on his own. Sometimes not so well if his pants are too tight, or if he is wearing something bulky like a skunk costume, but overall he is doing very well, and is quite proud of himself it seems.

Halloween

Last night we went out trick or treating in our neighbourhood to a few houses and then finished off at home watching Charlotte's Web. As you can see Katie was a little clown and Luke was a little stinker (how appropriate for both)!

Remembering

As many of you already know, today is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. Here are the candles that we have lit to remember the babies that we know personally. Sadly, we didn't have enough candles for all of them, but the candles here are for them all. I take great comfort in knowing that they are all in heaven and are being cared for by our heavenly father, far better than any of us could have cared for them here. However, I still miss and long for them.

21.1

On Saturday our family headed over to the island for Carolyne and I to run the half marathon. After a lengthy and trying 6 hour wait we finally boarded the ferry to the island. On Sunday morning, Carolyne and I completed the Royal Victoria Half Marathon. We finished in 2:12:22, and did it without our usual walk breaks. We are both happy with our race and had a lot of fun. It was a whirlwind of a weekend with us heading home on Sunday afternoon, but looking back (with all the travel behind us) I am disappointed that it is over! I have enjoyed the break that running has provided and the shared talks that we have been able to have without interruptions. Thank you Carolyne for sharing this me. Also thank you for the photos you sent, since our camera had a dead battery when we arrived. I am already looking forward to more running. By the way to all you looking at the photos, we didn't plan on wearing the same outfits, but you can't blame us for both having good taste! :)

A Beautiful Fall Day!

Katie has been good at reminding me of "the beautiful day that God made" lately. On Friday we took advantage of that and met my cousin Carmen and her two girls at Mill Lake. We played at the playground, walked around the lake and took in a few hours the mall. I love the fall it is truely my favorite season.

Katie Turns 3

A few weeks ago we celebrated Katie's 3rd birthday with a small party. Fortunately she wasn't sick this year and was able to enjoy it to the fullest. I still can't believe though, that 3 years have gone by so quickly!