Thursday, October 14, 2010

Gratefulness

We had a WONDERFUL Thanksgiving weekend. We spent a few days up at Whistler pumpkin patching, mountain biking {Craig & Sebastian}, chilling & eating & drinking & making merry.

I have so many things to be thankful for. Here's my list for this year:

* My children, who are good companions. I'm happy that they get along (most of the time!) & get a kick out of each other:

{ Sebastian & Paulina at North Arm Farms near Pemberton }

* A handsome husband who still gives me goosebumps when he walks into a room

{ Craig & Sebastian at Jim's cabin in Whistler }

* Plenty. Plenty of food, plenty of security, plenty of warmth, plenty of family & plenty of friends. I feel particularly blessed when I remember that there are many around the world who would be happy with a fraction of what I have.

{ Kids picking out their perfect pumpkins }

{ our bountiful harvest of purple carrots from our garden }

* Good health. Sometimes I take this for granted & I shouldn't.

{ Leenzie & me ~ & my hair back to it's natural colour!! }

* A belly full of baby. WE ARE EXPECTING #3!!!! Thrilled, excited, nervous & full of anticipation. Can't wait to meet the newest addition in spring 2011.

How about you? What are you thankful for?

9 comments:

  1. love the new hair! Wish I could see it in person. I'm thankful for you--the bestest, sweetest, eldest sister a girl could ask for. love you to bits! & love your ever-growing family!!!

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  2. & I'm thankful for you, the tiniest sister! LOVE YOU RIGHT BACK!

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  3. what a beautiful list...gives me goosebumps. congratulations Julia and Craig...what wonderful news!

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  4. Nice going Julie! Looks like a lovely weekend away, and you're right..there is so much to be thankful for. Why do we sweat the small stuff?

    So excited about that baby belly! I think you, Karen, and Lissa should try to get some sort of deal from Huggies or something!

    xo Leslie

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  5. Way to go Julia!!! Congratulations. Love to you and Craigo (daddy-o) xoxoP

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  6. I'm thankful for you. Your positive energy is lovely to be around and very inspiring. Congratulations to you and Craig!
    xo

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  7. Hi Julia. I just need to write to tell you how I'm excited and happy I am for you and your family. Love and kisses. Hopefully you well let me come take some photos of your big belly...and the baby...and your family of 5. And on another note...I love your hair!! You are a hot momma.

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  8. Shoot...I can't edit my post. Will not well.

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