Day 9 -- Friday

I am thankful for FRIDAYS. I love the end of the week, wrapping things up and looking forward to the weekend.

We have a tradition in our house, every Friday we have a Dunaway sleepover. I pull out the "big bed" snuggle as a family and watch a movie before bedtime and there is usually popcorn and pizza involved. The kids love it and look forward to it every week. Taylor woke up this morning and one of the first things she said was " Is it big bed day?"
I love making little traditions like this, something that the kids will remember for years to come. Another big plus is that Daddy usually makes it, there is nothing better than getting to have dinner with daddy!

This is a picture of Taylor last week for Dunaway Sleepover, how cute!

Day 8 - Dusty

I am so thankful that I had to opportunity to meet my soul mate. He is my best friend and the best father for our little team. I am thankful that he loves me unconditionally, we haven't always had the perfect marriage, we are human, we struggled in the hard times as much as anyone. But we are each others rock, one thing I know for sure is that I can count on him with my whole life. I love him, I adore him. He gave me the greatest gift, my two little nuggets and I could never thank him enough.

Dusty works harder than anyone I have ever met..... EVER. He is loyal ( to a fault) and would give up his life if it meant supporting his family. Dusty pushes me to be a better person every single day, within the first month that I met him he had me believing that I was better than I gave myself credit for, that I actually deserved to be successful. He taught me the best lesson.

YOU ARE WHO YOU SURROUND YOURSELF WITH. 

--I didn't believe it at the time (let me tell you I didn't have the greatest "friends" around me) but he was 100% right.--

I count my blessings everyday that I get to surround myself with this amazing man. I am a better person because I am his wife. 

Day 7 - WilsonHCG

I am so very thankful for my amazing job. I know how truly lucky I am to work for an organization that I believe in, where I can do something that I love { put people back to work} and still have the ability to work from home. Even though I am locked in my office for 40 hours a week, I still have the opportunity to hop out at lunch and eat with the kids or step out when Lily picks up Taylor from preschool so I can see how the day went. 

But most of all I am thankful for the people at WilsonHCG who supported me last year after Coopers diagnosis. The support that I received from the CEO, my managers and my our delivery team was beyond what I could have ever expected. I know that without this company I would not be able to work with due to the responsibilities that i have with Coopers school and doctors schedule. They truly are the BEST company in the world, and a true blessing for myself and my family.

 

Thankful Day 6

{ I voted 2 weeks ago via the mail} 

I am thankful that I live in a country that is free. Where people can vote and make an impact in there nation. Not a big surprise who I voted for. wink wink.

30 days of Thanks day 5

I am so thankful I don't even think thankful is the right word. WE ARE COMPLETELY BLESSED to have found the doctors and specialists that we needed for Cooper. For our amazing pediatric Cardiologist that insisted that we run the Williams Syndrome test when every other doctor told us " That's not what it is" For the Physical Therapists who taught us how to teach Cooper to walk. For the Occupational therapist who taught Cooper how to swallow. And for our amazing pediatric team  that has gone above and beyond to make sure that we have all re resources and information possible to insure Coopers success.

This Week for Dinner and Day 3 & 4

Sunday: Roasted Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and gravy, roasted Brussels sprouts and green salad.
Monday: Vegetable Lasagna and green salad
Tuesday: Flank Stake, Twice Baked Potatoes and green beans
Wednesday: roast Butternut squash soup and grilled cheese sandwiches
Thursday: Chicken Cordon Blue, Rice and broccoli.
Friday: Left Overs

30 days of Thanks!

Day 3: I am so very thankful for our Lucy Faye: She is the best little lady around! Although she doesn't get the attention she used to { insert sad face} she is always thrilled to see our family and be with the kids. Ever since Cooper was born she as treated him like her own little puppy. When the kids are in the front yard she is keeping watch... trust me the neighbors don't love her protective barking. She has turned into a sr citizen over the last few years, she has as much grey hair as my sweet husband., but she still has her spunk!

Day 4: I am thankful that I live in the Bay Area: I love it here. ( With I could transplant a few of my so cal girls but that is for another post) The schools are amazing. I love the city and the "hippy" lifestyle. Dusty has found an amazing career with a company that treats him the way he should be treated ( that's a novel idea!) At long last our roots our planted!

Day 2 - WSA

{photo credit Candice Enberg Photography}

I am so thankful that we have access to the WSA and our Williams Syndrome Support group. I have made some amazing friends and sometimes it's nice to have a shoulder to lean on. I count my blessings every day that we are lucky enough to have a group of families that are going through the same thing as we are.

Above is a sweet picture of Cooper and his main squeeze Dahlia  (and fellow WS kiddo). We just got our family pictures back that Candice took and they are amazing. 

November 30 Days of Thanks

I love the idea of sharing what I am thankful for. Thanksgiving is my very favorite holiday. I love to cook, have guests and to be focused on family... {and that there are no gifts} Last year a few of my friends took the time to share something that there were thankful for everyday during November. I plan on being a big copy cat and doing the same this year.

Day 1: I am beyond thankful for my little Taylor. I think this picture  shows her personality perfectly. I know that God gave her to us first because her soul was made to protect her brother. I  took this picture last night as they were walking down the street. Look at how she helps guide him, how she protects him. it melts my heart. She is a true super hero. She is kind and funny, she has a spicy side but a gentle nature. She keeps our little team in check but first and foremost she is the BEST SISTER that we could have ever hoped for. I could go on for hours, she is simply the best thing that could have ever happened to Dusty and I. She has the best parts of each of us and we adore her all the way to the moon... ( and as she says, past the moon and to mars and all the way to heaven)