Life's little joys....

I want to be one of those people that naturally sees the positive, good and beauty in life. My husband is one of those people. I truly admire that about him. I remember when we first were married he would ask me things like: did you sleep good? Did your shower feel good? Isn't it pretty outside? He would point out pretty clouds or trees.... Things That I would never really notice before to be pleasant or beautiful, or everyday pleasures that to me were more like tasks. He still points out these types of things. Through the years I have started to notice these things as well. Life's small, simple pleasures. I think I have to work at it more them him. Make more of an effort to appreciate certain things but that's okay. So that is what todays blog is about. I want to make the effort to acknowledge the beautiful and maybe even small pleasures of my week. I'm hoping this is the first of many blogs like this.
So these are some of the little things that brought me joy this week :
1. Sitting watching Summer sleep as I sip on warm coffee and eat chocolate
2. The ladies in my Wednesday morning bible study. They are so fun and wise!
3. Walking to corner bakery with Summer with the beautiful sunset in the background
4. Seeing my baby literally light up when Dave or I play with her.
5. Seeing some of my amazing old students at homecoming and praying my daughter grows up like them.
6. Watching my husband put so much into a place we will soon call home.
7. Thankful for the opportunity to design a new kitchen.
8. My dad driving to Long Beach without me asking him to, to pick something up for me so I didn't have to worry about it.
9. Seeing one of my best friends get to experience the blessing of pregnancy.

So what is bringing you Joy this week? Please share!

Remembering the little things....

So today I was sitting on the couch about to put my baby down for a nap, and I started thinking about these past 4 months. and I started remembering all the little things... the little treasures in my heart that come with the privledge of being a mom and a wife. here are a few of the special treasures.
I remember how the world literally felt it had stopped those first couple weeks home.
I remember sitting on the rocker in Summer's room early in the morning just snuggling her on my chest, and thinking I was the luckiest woman in the world.
I remembering eating lots of jolly ranchers in the hospital.
I remember my husband doing everything in his power and beyond to try to help me and the baby be as comfortable as possible.
I remember my husband as my biggest supporter, counselor, and friend as I struggled through breast feeding
I remember walking though our front door holding my new daughter and welcoming her to our home.
I remember Dave bringing me lots of yummy cookies from Panera.
I remember being nervous to put a shirt over the baby's head.
And it just keeps getting better..... Now when I have a bad day and Summer gives me one of those big smiles and all is well in the world, I remember that my life will never be the same and I wouldn't want it any other way.
The joy of being a mom is abundant!

These are just a few pictures that I like:
The day we found out we were having a girl we went shopping to buy her a special outfit. We bought this really cute pair of designer jeans and a hurley top. ( they are size 6 months and will be making their appearance very soon)
We also bought her these pink vans shoes. I just think they are so cute. We put her in them the other night just for fun and took a few pictures. also take note of the onsie from auntie Kirsten: "my dad totally rocks!"

Big Bear Troutfest !

So we are in Big Bear for the annual Troutfest. All the boys are out on the lake and me, Jenon and Summer are back at the cabin just relaxing. This is the second year we have come up for this fishing competition and always have a good time. This trip will always bring back fond memories as I found out I was pregnant with Summer the day we left for last years trip up here but waited to tell Dave until we got back. I wanted to tell him a special way so I waited all the way until Monday night. It was so hard being up here with Dave and some of my closest friends and keeping the secret. and here we are this year up here with Summer. Its pretty crazy really. Last year at this time I had just found out I was pregnant and there was just a little bean sized baby growing inside my belly and now she is here... that same little bean is now a beautiful, complete, perfect baby! amazing!!