i started this sweet little blog exactly one year ago.
…and as i blow out the imaginary candles on enjoying the small things’ sweet little cake (carrot with cream cheese frosting), i’m thinking…
…that as cliche as it sounds, having this blog has changed me in so many ways.
when i was in seventh grade, i wanted to be a columnist for the chicago tribune so much that i made a fake chicago tribune letterhead with my name on it and (illegally) reproduced it. then i spent $12 i didn’t have on a mug from the chicago tribune store and used it every day…i still have it. i felt like a journalist.
and i am one in my own little world. documenting our lives and capturing all this love i feel for the big world and the people in it with little words and pictures. and by doing so, i have found that…
…i love life so much more.
in a year, i have been challenged, through writing and photographing, to paint the good. and then when i paint good, i see more good. and then there’s more to paint. and more to see. and it’s this great big beautiful cycle of…well, enjoying the small things.
and when i look back and read over all the stories, all the love and all the growth i’ve made this year, i’m so glad i do this. this blogging thing.
and this unspeakable gift of motherhood? it’s an honor. a dream. and not documenting it…capturing every moment…bottling it up to save forever…would be irresponsible.
so thank you, little blog, for all the joy you’ve brought me and for providing me the canvas to paint our world. what a beautiful world it is.
you’ve challenged me to see the world in new ways and to capture what i see.
you’re my treasured notebook of all the good. all the little things that fill our lives with so much joy. and all the moments that, sewn together, make up this wonderful gift of life.
and to all those that listen to what i have to say: thank you. this blog has brought me closer to those of you i love so far away and has introduced me to new friends i haven’t (yet) met. your comments make me smile. your words inspire me.
so, happy birthday, little blog. happy birthday to you.
and a little giveaway. a little thank-you for reading.
leave a comment…and tell me five blessed little things you’re enjoying, and i’ll randomly draw a comment and ship you a little hand-painted treasure for your tree.
well, two.
this one:
and one for your family like this one:
mine tonight:
my chicago tribune mug. the security in holding brett’s hand. neighborhood christmas lights. the blessed solitude of waking up before everyone else. showering at night and sliding into clean sheets.
see, that was easy.
oh, one more. loving someone so much, it hurts.
…enjoying the birthday things.
1) sifting through ornaments of the past, as we trimmed the tree tonight
2) a roast cooking in the oven, filling the house with yummy anticipation
3)Jamie’s humor
4)a quiet house after everyone has gone to sleep, cuddling under blanket with cat purring next to me
5) my Gators going all the way
6) Jordan and Katie getting along tonight
7) watching Kelly discover every surprise of motherhood
8)Christmas music is everywhere
9)a wonderful dinner with friends
10) being the first one to post in your birthday contest š
11) being so thankful that I can’t stop making this list
12) love for my job
13) vanilla candles lit all over the house
14) the new washer and dryer coming tomorrow
15)my ever helpful and caring Dad
16) running with Kelly and dad
17) healthy and happy kids
18) my friends
19) my marriage
20) feeling like I hit the jackpot of motherhood…in two souls I love with ever fiber of my being
20) just…LIFE!!
Thank you for reminding me how lucky I am, and how GOOD everything is.
Love you.
xoxo jc
I am teary over this post. I am so happy to be part of your community. And, we will meet. I predict sooner than later.
I could list many, of course, but here are the first five that pop into my noggin’.
1. The joy on Margot’s face tonight as she pieced together several steps into walking. She’s off.
2. Nursing her in the morning. Andy’s making coffee, it’s dark outside and just us in bed. And a 75-pound dog whose tail is thumping on the comforter.
3. The new baseboard in my house!
4. My girlfriends. How’d I get so dang lucky?
5. Knowing that even though I have been too busy and felt a bit disconnected from my relationship for a few weeks, all it took was a walk and an afternoon cuddling on the sofa and I was in love all over again with my man who is just the swellest guy around.
1)morning coffee…i live for it
2)healthy children
3)loving husband who spoils me rotten!!
4)healed friendships
5)time
happy birthday to kelle’s blog!!!! thank you for giving me so much joy, inspiration, and comfort. you, little blog, are like comfort food for my soul and i love you.
~ my mom and dad being here in naples and loving on my babies, playing games, and laughing like there is no tomorrow.
~my kids. they are all mine and i feel so lucky and BLESSED for their perfection, health, and love.
~my sister-friends. i love you girls.
~my happy home.
~my own little digital diary…my blog.
~my husband. i got me a good man;)
~my friends kids who i love so much and who bring me so much joy.
~little cousins who live here in florida that my kids adore.
~christmas music.
~lit candles.
~planned meals for the next two days.
~jeff’s family.
…i could go on and on. i love this post and you said it perfectly with this post kelle. i am SO happy you are not in chicago working as a journalist, even though you would be a rock star journalist-if you were there, you wouldn’t be here with us. love you.
oh…happy blogging anniversary!!
I love your blog, I didn’t know there was someone else out there as in love with their daughter as I am with mine!! : )
1 Bayley’s chubby cheeks, delicious piggies, and contagious giggle.
2 My Husband being home after 6 months of deployment.
3 My Mom being here for me always.
4 My doggy Spike who is 16 years old but still tries to act like a puppy.
5 candy cane lane tea in the mornings.
Happy Birthday to your sweet blog! I believe this is my first time commenting, but I am a loyal follower and enjoy your posts and awesome pictures so much.
Five ‘thankfuls’, off the top of my head:
1. My sweet daughter’s belly laugh…oh how it makes every part of me smile
2. Celebrating that same sweet daughter’s 1st birthday (granted it was a week ago, but the celebration continues)
3. Date night with my hubby that involved dinner at a cozy little italian restaurant two minutes from our house..
4. Getting to spend today with my daughter…
5….whom I too love so much it hurts.
Thanks for you and your blog!
Kelle, Happy Blog Birthday . . . I am so happy I met you and that I get to read this blog daily . . . it’s inspirational, thank you for putting it all out there for us!
My five things . . .
A husband who loves all of me all the time no matter what . . . who enjoys my company and would rather have a night in with me than a night out with any one else . . . whose hugs are the cure to anything . .
A son whose heart is sewn to mine . . who I love more than all the other things put together . . . whose laugh can make me cry and whose cry can make me laugh . . . who has his whole life ahead of him . . . and I get to be a spectator of who knows what . .
Parents, In-laws, siblings, cousins, grandparetnts and family in general that love us and make us who we are . . . who are always there when we need them . . . who are weird and funky and definitely not normal . . . but perfect anyway . .
Friends . . oh the best friends in the world . . who listen to me . . cry with me . . . laugh with me . . are supportive . . and just plain ole wonderful, amazing, fantastic women whom I love deeply
The little things too . . . morning coffee, a warm worn old sweatshirt, cute-butt jeans, comfy shoes, my camera, pretty jewelry, when my hair behaves, an opportunity to shave my legs (ha), reading a good book, watching sunset, living in this beautiful part of the world . . . . and much more . . .
1. Being married (38 years this Thursday) to the most wonderful man, and being even more happy now.
2. Having a beautiful and successful daughter who is a wonderful wife and mother and a loving and successful son who lives entirely too far away for me.
3. Our beautiful Ms. Madeline who came into our lives and hearts in May. She is everything we ever could have hoped for . . and more. .
4. Our gift of faith and love given to us by our 89 and 82 year old mothers who are still so much a part of our lives.
5. Still being able to be a small part of my “adopted” daughter’s life thru pictures and beautiful words each morning.
You are right . . . we are truly blessed.
Happy Birthday to your blog Kelle!
I am thankful for:
My family. My kids. My Husband.
Blogs like yours, that remind me everyday to relish the small things.
The Christmas season. Decorating and innocent children who are so excited they just may burst!
For food on the table, clothes to wear, and a roof over our head.
The everyday things: coffee in the morning, a nice hot shower, happy kids getting off the bus, chatting with my sister on the phone, blogs that make me tear up, anticpation for the holiday things, everything…
I’m so happy that I found your blog Kelle (or should I say was directed to it).
Tammy
I read all the comments before I even read the post! Shew! That was some good stuff!!
Here are some of mine:
~Lily’s belly laugh
~Our hardships getting pg
~My family who went through our hardships getting pg with us
~My friends who went through our hardships getting pg with us
~Having a secure job
~Having a fulfilling job
~Hearing David with Lily from the other room
~Watching friends and family with Lily who went through our hardships getting pg as I feel like she’s everyone’s baby
~Having great role models as parents
~Blogging
~Digital Scrapbooking
~Snuggling with Lily and D while Charley purrs in the corner of the bed
~Watching a little soul develop and grow in the most natural and subtle way right before my eyes
~Being fulfilled if we only have one
~Focusing on the positive
~Married to someone who makes me laugh and has a kind heart
~My naps with Lily where we sleep nose to nose and her breath is my air
~Feeling like my heart is going to bust open since Lily has come into my life
~Feeling like I’m living a perfect life even though everything isn’t perfect
~Having my sisters as my friends
~Loving in laws
~Role models of great moms wherever I turn
~Trying to be a better person for Pie
~Playing soccer from age 4 to 34
~Playing tennis with D
~Nightly walks
~Nanny K loving Lily when we can’t be there
~Being loved by so many
~Good energy
~Being with people who make my heart smile
~Feeling like I could go on and on and on
Happy Birthday ETST!! It’s been a great year!!
love this posts pictures! Brett’s pretty handy with a camera himself.
5 small things:
pizza for breakfast
how much Jonah’s teachers at school really love him.
our first REAL christmas tree since we’ve been married. naked she is named “persephone”, decorated she’s more like a “cheryl”.
waking jonah up in the morning to go to school. lately he pops his head up and says “hi” then proceeds to make monkey sounds.
Christmas decorations with years written on the bottom so i don’t forget. which reminds me, we still need to get 2008 ornaments.
Happy Birthday enjoying the small things.
Happy Early Birthday “she who enjoys the small things”. enjoy your birthday month!
PS (does my name go in 2x bc I really want an ornament)
I love love love love love love the picture of you on the bike!! I’ve seen it in person when you were chasing the dogs and when you chased my car down and made me almost hit you, but the pictures are even better!! Did you have a tripod? LOL at that visual!!
Hi Kelle,
This is Lena, the New Yorker, again. I love this post so here are five little things that I enjoy:
-seeing pure joy on my daughters faces when I walk into their room after they wake up
– their laughter when I kiss them in their bellies
– curling up with my husband on a couch under a blanket while watching a movie and having a glass of milk with a chocolate chip muffin
– spending time with my Mom and sister and knowing how lucky I am to have them
– holding my husband’s hand and still feeing my heart flutter
By the way: I loved your tradition of listing little things that you enjoy very much and decided to implement a similar tradition in our family – so now every night when we go to bed, my husband and I name one little thing that we are thankful for that day!
Happy Birthday to your blog – I love reading it!
I have tears in my eyes! You are an incredible writer Kelle! I have never met anyone who can write like you or photograph like you or find the positive ALWAYS! Love your blog and I look forward to it. And love you too:) xoxox
1. Watching Skye learn and discover the world
2. Laying on Joe’s chest while watching a movie
3. My mother living here being a part of my family
4. Family and friends that are as special as family
5. A beautiful healthy perfect baby girl… who has taught me more in five months then I have learned my lifetime
Happy Birthday, enjoying the small things! Thank you so very much for finding your way into my life! Because like so many others, your blog inspires me to relish in the good.
Here is my 5 for this morning …
3 amazing kiddos (boogers and all)
nursing my baby to sleep
Christmas magic
living in the Midwest (& snow)
Chicken soup in the Crockpot
Oh, that was easy … how I could go on and on. I guess this is where I cross my fingers for the drawing š
BTW, Kelle, love that first picture … so, so fun!
5 Things
dark early mornings, first coffee
dark late nights, hot tea
picking up the children from school on Fridays.
reading aloud to the children in the evenings…mostly because they are all as still as can be, and close by, and warm.
new posts
Peace and Love!
and happy birthday blog.
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Excuse me, but it was I, Kelle’s dad who took the fab pictures…it was I who had to lie in the grass and block traffic in the street, with the Paparazzi Princess hollering instructions to me. Brett would have had words (and gestures) for her. Well, they look pretty great!
ha! that posted three times, dad. i was going to credit you. promise. poppa takes good pictures!
happy birthday little blog! thank you Kelle for your creativity and friendship! here goes…..
– a cup of hot tea before bed
-our cozy neighborhood, and waving to EVERYONE
-my husband’s enthusiasm and trust
-my to-do lists, and rewriting my to-do lists…again and again
-nursing my baby to sleep each night…oh her sweet breath and beautiful, bright eyes…
ps. you know….back when i was applying for colleges…my entrance essay to be accepted was just a plain, simple list of my favorite things. i always thought, well that will give those big college administrators a good view of who i am. i love that list and all the lists since then! we sure do have a lot to be thankful for.
Yeah have to come back and say those pictures are incredible. The one of you one the bike…hi, hot stuff. And the series of Lainey and you are my favorite of the mama-Lainey series so far. Nice work, Poppa.
Poppa, looks like you were overlooked yet again! First the Christmas tree, then the blog outing that you were gay, and now this!! What is next? Dog in the dryer? Oh, wait…(hand over mouth)
You give her your DNA and this is the thanks you get?
Your other daughter would never do such a thing.
Just sayin.
I love reading your blog…I love seeing how another mother loves her child so much. What a blessing!
The 5 things I am thankful for:
~ My husbands strong devotion and our 6 1/2 years together.
~ My ‘almost twins’ that are 3 months apart and the love that I never knew could be so strong before them.
~ Blogging, sometimes I wonder if I could make it through the tough times without my blog! I love being able to share my adorable AG and EE and our family adventures!
~ The support of our parents as a couple that had infertility troubles and decided to adopt.
~ And finally the friends we have made in our current town. Strong friendships are such a blessing and as a married couple we didn’t have those until the last year and a half!
I could go on and on, but you asked for five. I would love to win your ornaments, they are beautiful! Thank you for the chance! Merry Christmas
Kelle, there is no doubt where you get your talent from … fabulous work, Poppa!
Those pictures are? Hmm…
too good for words š
1. That I have Jesus in my life.
2. My husband, who lives his life for the girls and I, and tells me this daily.
3. 4 little ladies, by the names of Crisilee, Sophie, Mylie and Darby…who make life worth living.
4. Billy, Mark and Heather and their families and how close we are.
5. My morning coffee…with my caribou bar…(that one wasn’t as deep eh?)
Thanks for making us do this Kelle…this was fun!
Ohhhh.. I really enjoyed this post! I VERY MUCH look forward to when I have children and can experience all the love you ladies talk about. š
Five things I appreciate:
– My wonderful extended family. I can’t wait to see them all during Christmas. I don’t get to spend nearly enough time with them.
– Craftiness! Over the past year I have jumped head first into many crafty things: card making, knitting, etc. I am loving it so much!
– The whole of blogging. I did not know such a world existed until this year! How did I not know about this for so long?! I have been toying with the idea of start a blog (for quite a while now)… but I think several comments on this post just helped me make up my mind! š
– My great, long-time bf. He knows me so well and provides me with so much support in all that I do.
– My health. I enjoy the challenge of eating heatlhy and simply love that feeling you get when leaving the gym after a hard workout.
Those ornaments are so cute! HHhmm…..Perhaps that will be my next crafty endevour….. š
Happy Bday, you little bloggie!
I’m so glad Anna Ruth shared her great friend with me and my family. I’ve told you before, I’m so glad to find a gal who is all the things you are. So refreshing to be around people who embrace this short little time we have on Earth.
So…..a list of blessed little things:
My husband’s laugh
Gracie’s innocence
Ellie’s inquisitivness
NO LAUNDRY IN THE HAMPERS!
Reading/looking at In Style magazine, one page at a time, glass of wine, girly movie in the background, alone at home. (extremly rare).
Laughing through tears with my brother.
Reading Christmas cards written to my brother, from my class. Active duty Navy.
Letting go of the past, having it be okay.
Great, now I’m crying again! Damn it Kelle! I need to grow a set š
Sometimes I forget to stop and think of all the little blessings in my life, so thank you for reminding me of ALL of them. š
1.) The fact that my husband would hold me ALL night if I let him.
2.) Sunday night dinners at my parents house.
3.) Holding the hands of my family as we pray together before each meal.
4.) Listening to my mom singing next to me in church
5.) Having a secret silent code with my sister so that no matter where we are or what we are doing, we can let the other know how much she is loved.
6.) Being a friend, sister, daughter, wife and having a new faith that one day I will be a mother.
And here I am yet again. This post is edible. So, seriously, I am in to come to Florida if jen is in….why not? I must admit I was leary…I love all of you in our blog relationship but what if we meet and the magic isn’t there….but, whoppee…to hell with it. I’m in. We’ll have a blast. In fact, I am in even if jen can’t get me a ticket.
when?
1) My husband- my best friend, who is truly my soulmate
2) Our good health
3) Our families
4) Experiencing one of God’s greatest gifts ( I am a mommy-to-be)
5) Having a job that I love
(Disclaimer: My list wasn’t complete….I had to log off, the hubby needed computer for work)
6) My friends- thank you for your wisdom, guidance, encouragement, loyalty, friendship, and love!
7) My morning time w/Jason before going to work (sitting together discussing the day, while I sip my decaf & he reads the paper)
8) My commute to and from work – a great time to reflect upon my life and the events of the day
9) A good book & a quiet, cozy place to read!
10) Christmas & all the memories that go along with it; Christmas Eve Mass with the family, Christmas Eve dinner, the sounds and smells of the holiday, laughter, love, and celebrating with loved ones.
11) Our dogs – all four of them
12) LIFE – this really should be #1 on my list
Is there a winner yet??? IS THERE???? WHO? Dying to know who is so lucky to get those cool ornaments!
holy comments!this is AMAZING. this blog and author is so loved! i am thankful for all of these comments. i love reading them and hearing how many people love this blog and kelle.
lol on ‘dad’s’ paparazzi comment!!!!
ps.i, too, really want an ornament! come on. just give it to team darwish-if you really love us, you will give it to us. LOL jk.
Having someone in your life who always chases “the lonelies” away–one who celebrates the details of your being and provides a glad reunion every time you meet.
Having children who are uniquely gifted, fiercely independent and yet create a party every time they gather together.
Having grandchildren who fill your heart with warm, dripping love and make of your life a stage of perpetual grand theatre.
Having an acutely sensitive emotional hard-wiring that both celebrates the highest and happiest moments but also feels the sweet music of the sad sorrows that give resonance to this journey.
Having a faith that is a “real-igion” that anchors the soul in the storms of life, whispers to you that Another loves and knows you completely and looks ahead with you, saying “The Best is Yet to Be!”
I’d like to enter Lily’s name on her behalf.
Just trying to be a good mom.
(deep, scratchy voice singing to ornament judges)
Lily Hutcheson
Lily Hutcheson
Li-Li-Li-Li
Lily Hutcheson
I too was directed to your blog from my sisters Tammy and April. I love it and being an emotional person it makes me tear up every day! Here are five things!
1. My parents who still spoil me even though I am 24 years old and still living with them and attending graduate school.
2. Getting engaged on Friday Dec. 5th, to the best guy ever, after waiting 8 years! And it was well worth the wait! I look forward to wedding planning and getting married!
3. My nieces and nephews who let me spoil them and allow me to act like a kid again!
4. My sisters who keep me grounded and make me feel whole.
5. My puppy Cooper who I can cry to and tell things too because he doesnt judge me and he licks my tears away and cuddles up against me when I am sad
Poppa’s Lily Song:
The moon in the sky is saying Hi to a pretty little face;
The moon in the sky is saying Hi
to precious Lily Grace.
(In spite of PoppaRik’s soft vocal efforts, gentle rocking, a cozy blanket and a cooperating moon–Lily fiercely refused closing those big beautiful eyes. Sleep was not in her plans when there was a party nearby)
To Dad: My song’s better. Just sayin’.
To Kelly: The judges have reached their verdict and you shall represent one comment and Lily shall represent another.
To Dig: One of your comments stands for Bug. And yes, you are coming. And yes, I thought of that too. And yes, we WILL click…because I have the “If” book, and the “If Book game” immediately trumps all awkwardness or non-click-tatiousness. More to come on that. Seriously…I’m looking at dates after first of the year. Will check on house availability. Jen, you in? We’re plannin’ this thing. We will talk, laugh, drink wine, watch kids, and truly get to know one another for the beauty that lies within.
To all of you beautiful commenters that came out of the woods: I am honored you read this stuff and inspired by your words. Congratulations to new engagements, husbands being home from the war, having family that fills your soul and to everyone who enjoys the small things with me. I love having all these souls to connect with and to be reminded that, amid the headlines…there is so much good in the world. Will draw comment tonight!
Hi. I stumbled across your blog a few weeks ago and it has truly blessed me. I am trying very hard to soak in this Christmas season and everyday life in general, partly b/c your blog reminded me to do it!
Five Blessings right now in my life
1. Jesus Christ
2. Healthy and happy husband, girl and boy
3. Watching my 5 yr. old still get “googly eyes” at Santa
4. Watching my 9 yr. old try to be cool and figure things out at the same time about Santa.
5. My warm tub filled with endless hot water at night (thanks tankless hot water heater)
6. Winter room spray from Bath and body!!!
Ok, that was 6, sorry. thank you for your blog. You are a blessing.
Keri Brown
North Augusta, SC
Jen, what kinds of things does your pilot hubby like so we can butter him up?
Dig – can’t wait to see your shower curtains!
Kelle – Charley would like to throw his name into the top hat too.
David would like a new ball for our tree. (scribbling name on scratch paper)
1. Today is our first beautiful mountain snow!
2. My husband who makes me laugh and works so hard to take care of us.
3. My baby, who always surprises me and wakes up with kisses for mama.
4. Reading to Heidi for as long as she wants, listening to her laugh with delight when I pull out one of her favorites.
5. Trips to the swimming pool (even in winter) and experiencing the water together–teaching her to kick while she lays her head back on my shoulder and points to the pipes in ceiling.
Thanks for this beautiful blog–you are amazingly talented and I always look forward to what you’re going to come up with next!
great post!! i love all those pics of you and lainey! precious! not to mention that my husband, who HATES computers, walked up behind me to see the one of you on your bike and he let out his classis laugh…REALLY LOUD!! his comment…”i’m so glad she is still crazy!!” we love you!
1- my husband
2- our amazing kids
3- faith that keeps us sane in uncertain times
4- the glow of christmas lights around my house
5- excitement of new friendships
maybe you could add a small strip of paper with beck’s name on it-he did give lainey a dolly last week…yes, it was sweet. he’s lookin’ out for his wifey.
also, peyton would like one too…she did terrorize, i mean LOVE china doggy lots and lots the other night!!! poppa/daddy rik would be happy to know she was well loved!!!! china was running away by the end of night from all that extra lovin’:):)
i love all these comments!!!! oh kell-no, you dih-ent!!! you know what i’m talking bout!!!! hee hee
xoxo
Holy comments Batman!
Happy Blog birthday and I love the pictures! (nice job Uncle Rik!)
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5 blessed little things I am enjoying:
1. The puffy white snow that makes it seem so Christmas-y
2. That this is the last week of the semester (said from behind a mountain of papers to grade, haha)
3. Opening the little door on the advent calendar every day
4. Teasing Wanda because she’s gotten so chubby that she looks like a fat little sausage in her Christmas shirt
5. Reading Christmas-y blogs!
Hey kell…It is Savannah….
I read your posts every day…..
and well here is my response to it..
1.) My mothers WONDERFUL meatloaf.
2.) A friend who takes me out ice skating, pizza, and ice cream.
3.) A counselor who understands what I am going through.
4.) My wonderful report card.
5.) And the snow..(along with our christmas tree and fake snow..)
Also Kelle I have a cool website that the due date is tonight but it is still really cool any way here it is!
http://www.studio414contest.com/
Love you see you in 3 days!
My blanket by the fire with Matt’s book!
Smiles all over my families faces in the pictures from the wedding!
Music….for dancing, singing, snapping, clapping, and crying to!
The glass of wine I’m drinking right now!
The ear bud I’m going to by for cj(you ask her why)!
Beautiful post Kelle. You inspire me in SO many ways! Some things I love and enjoy:
1. My son. I love that we have created this perfectly, beautifully finished human being. Waking up in the morning and peering over his crib to see a smiling little face brings more joy to my life than I can even put into words.
2. My husband. He loves me unconditionally, post pregnancy hormones and all:-)
3. Cold, crisp mornings and a cup of hot tea (with two splenda, a dash of milk and a squirt of honey).
4. Pepperoni pizza.
5. All the photo Christmas cards that are arriving in the mail. Love them.
Five more:
The chance for a second cup of coffee by the Tree and fire before leaving for work.
A Christmas card from a friend you haven’t heard from in a long, long time.
Laughter on the phone from your daughter who finds little particles of joy that lead her through the shadows to a brighter day.
A song that you can sing along to…or at least dance to.
Work you feel makes a difference in life. Today, I will spend time with a young mother, who remains filled with hope and happiness, with daughters at home who need her to be with them, but instead, she fights for her life against a disease determined to take her away.
poppa rik…
your comments hit me hard just now. sitting here crying for that young mom fighting for her life. i will pray for her and her babies-reminding me how lucky i am to be healthy and home and how that is the most important thing.
laughter on the phone from a daughter…
pulling at heartsrings this morning while drinking my coffee.
xoxo
All your comments are beautiful. Thank you for sharing them.
Hey K –
Happy Birthday to you and your blog! I love it – and you!
I have thought about celebrating the first year of my blog (which won’t be until next May) and I had to smile when I read what you wrote. My blog has changed my life, too. I just love how it helps me share the lives of others, get inspired about quilting, rubberstamping, and oh so much more. And it has helped me learn about myself more. So if I may say….
What I love and am thankful for…
1 – My daughters, Beth (Joe) and Becky (Scott) and their loving husbands…..
2 – The grandson that is due in April.
3 – My family, my friends…..
4 – Sophie – my dog – Chloe and Bob my cats.
5 – All Gods blessings. Sometimes I don’t look at it that way, but I am blessed and I am thankful for what I have….and for the struggles along the way – because those struggles (that I hated at the time) made me who I am today.
Thank you, Kelle, for being YOU. You are a cherished part of my life. I love you and yours…….
Merry Christmas
P.S. – I would love to order an ornament for my tree from you….with “My Little Part of Heaven” on it. It would be a great keepsake that I would cherish forever, symbolic of the growth within me thanks to BlogLand.
My daughter Ally, I miss her everyday she is away at school, but could burst with pride at everything she is doing and all that she has accomplished.
My son Zac, I am so glad that my when my daughter was 8 yrs old I we decided she shouldn’t be an only child and decided to have another child…Zac he makes me laugh everyday.
Strong women in my life, my mom, my sisters and my friends, more than I could have every imagined.
A good husband and great dad, a hard worker who always puts our family first.
Having worked in one of the best professions ever, having been included in the best days ever of most peoples lives…bring new life into the world. Working for one of the finest women I know.
Diet Coke!