God's many blessings: #1585-1609

1585.James and Nikki came to church for the Easter service!

1586. delicious Easter dinner with my family

1587. I serve a Risen Savior!!!

1588. beautiful enough for outdoor family Easter pictures

1589. an unobtrusive auditor
1590. the audit seemed to go quickly and smoothly
1591. sparkling cider
1592. cute spring-y outfits that I can finally pull out of the closet
1593. Suzanne's loving spirit when I sub
1594. Easter picture sales so I can get caught up
1595. collecting enough pizza coupons for our free one

1596. situations that force me to run to Jesus
1597. the privilege of prayer
1598. trying new tea flavors thanks to Miguel
1599. heating up quickly on a cool day thanks to the sunshine
1600. frozen soundtrack, so fun

1601. knowing there is hope for a better world after this life is over

1602. bright blue blue-jays and red cardinals (neither of which would stay put for picture)

1603. free soft pretzel day

1604. Suzanne and Diana, such remarkable women of God

1605. GBP clothes

1606. God's faithfulness in a "no water" situation

1607. Ken and Barb Lynch, such faithful and fun missionaries

1608. s'mores round the campfire

1609. "being consistent in an inconsistent world", message and examples

Project Life 2014: Week 16

Sunday: Easter morning mini family photo shoot

Monday: dad hanging out with little man chasing bumble bees

Tuesday: subbing again, feel like I am becoming a permanent fixture at the preschool! Not that I mind!

Wednesday: more car work, I love watching dad help people out with their cars


Thursday: dad got fired :(

Friday: warm enough temps to start feeding the fish again! Hello spring!

Saturday: hanging out with cousin ken and his wife at Bible study. What a fun surprise!

Project Life 2014: Week 15

Sunday: April's self portrait day

Monday: the beginning of walking season

Tuesday: setting up the basketball net in the yard just for fun

Wednesday: picking up some free coffee for the family

Thursday: Carrie helping dad with his foot therapy (picking up marbles)

Friday: Playing with wild snakes 

Saturday: Easter dinner prep

So very blessed. . .#1554-1584

1554. not having to wear a coat

1555. knowing my God hears and answers prayers

1556. finding some old college music CDs

1557. not having to work with Becky

1558. God's amazing graciousness

1559. free coffee on a chilly morning (for my whole family!) 

 1560. remembering how God has worked in my life so far

1561. no place to be on a rainy day

1562. communication with my team

1563. God works all the time (God is in control even when I don't see it!!)

1564. fresh cut hyacinths on the dining room table

 1565. listening to testimonies of God's goodness

1566. no visible signs of last night's freak snow squall!

1567. laughing with Hope

1568. being the object of God's love

1569. can collecting with my dad in the woods

 1570. convenience of the new ACMoore store

1571. looking cute in a new pair of skinny jeans that I NEVER thought I'd fit in!

1572. carpooling with my dad

1573. taking the back, backroads

1574.finding a copperhead snake, so cool. . .from a distance (thankful for a zoom lens!)

 1575. finally receiving paperwork releasing my 401K from my last job, that I left over 2 years ago

1576. phone call from Brandon, how I have missed him

1577. cinnamon sugar soft pretzels

1578.baking with Carrie

1579. getting caught up in a good book

1580. dad hanging out at home with us all day even though he had other things to do/places to be

1581. family walks in the evening

1582. hearing a coworkers point of view matches mine

1583. Phase 10

1584. a dad that will peel my shrimp for me :)

Project Life 2014: Week 14

Sunday: no extra time today had a long afternoon/evening doing a "monthly"

 Monday: enjoying being able to eat as a family a few nights the past couple of weeks

 Tuesday: New work account, yeah. Worst day ever getting it prepped, yuck.

 Wednesday: Emergency subbing required in the PreK room

 Thursday: Subbing again, so thankful for an easy morning of VeggieTales

 Friday: Having fun and being silly with my sister at the BBC Clothing exchange

 Saturday: Game night "rain date" with Hope

Still Counting 1000 Gifts: #1529-1553

1529. personal invitation

1530. fundraising opportunities

1531. friendly chitchat

1532. homemade biscuits

1533. extra time in my schedule to make progress

1534. Paul finding us an extra account

 1535. freshly folded laundry

1536. a few minutes of sister time to play a card game

1537. made it to work on time (and safely) despite the traffic, weather, and leaving late

1538. accountability

1539. VeggieTales Easter movie at preschool

 1540. recognition for a job well done

1541. apples and cheese for snack

1542. Carrie's kindle

1543. $10 Shutterfly credit

1544. Mary, the intern that helped me (and she didn't even have to be there)

 1545. a slow, sleepy morning

1546. homemade stromboli and an ice cold coke

1547. treated to lunch by my sister for sibling appreciation day

 1548. warm walking weather

1549. BBC clothing exchange

 1550. cute new clothes

1551. hanging/chatting with Abbey

1552. moon's glow

1553. Hope's joining us for dinner and games

More Random pages to Share

I have decided I like sharing my completed scrapbook pages. I have seen so many others share theirs and while I am always inspired never felt like I measured up enough to share mine. But scrapbooking isn't a competition. It isn't about whether or not my pages are as good as anyone else's. Their not, but they are mine and I love them just the way they are! And in the end isn't that more important? It's my life that I am documenting so should the pages reflect me and my style? Yeah I though so too. So that's why I've taken the time to photograph some favorites to share. Because I love them and hopefully you will too. . .and just maybe I can be an inspiration to someone else :)

These are all from my Life list album: learning to shoot

 Starting my business

 Taking my 1st zumba class

Project Life 2014: Week 13

Sunday: home fellowships, I didn't get any pictures there but I did snap one of the hymn we sang to remind me God is good

 Monday: cleaning out the garage by taking in some scrap (and making a truck payment with the loot!)

 Tuesday: Working on another 100 things mini album, I've decided these make the perfect gift

 Wednesday: work trip to DC=lots of time in the car on the road

 Thursday: free coffees from our friend Miguel

 Friday: cleaning and rearranging for her dinner/game night

 Saturday: the long awaited game night has finally arrived! We had a blast!

Still Counting 1000 Gifts: #1508-1528

Yes I have still been counting gifts, how could one stop?? I have just been too busy to post. But that stops today! I enjoy sharing the things God has given and done and allowed in my life. He is good. And I wanna share, so I am making a determination to share His gifts weekly like I did last year. . .even if no one reads them. . . just because. After all He is still good, right?

1508. found out some info about our missions trip, my dear friend M is going too!

1509. home fellowship at the B's house

1510. sister time in the car ride home

1512. cheeseburgers

1513. fingernail moon

1514. driving across big bridges at dusks

1515. dusk

1516. Baltimore all lit up at night

1517. tree reflections on a moonlit pond

1518. 9 deer (anywhere from 1-20 each time) sightings on our drive

1519. $300 from collecting scrap

1520. the ability to take deep breaths and fill my lungs

1521. a rental car

1522. remembering to pack snacks for a long trip

1523. not waking up sick after a rough night

1524. inspiration of the Holy Spirit

1525. medicines that work

1526. being able to pick up the tray to make it easy on my sister

 1527. playing games

 1528. successful dinner/game night

 1528. good friends and neighbours