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Last Week

I am not certain why but I really had a good week last week. Maybe I am finally accepting of the fact that at this time in my life my house will not be as clean as I would like and my scrapbooks will collect dust. I can't measure my day according to how much I have accomplished. Or, maybe it is because I ditched my normal walking partners, Kenny Chesney and Keith Urban for the Prophet and the 12 Apostles. I believe that had a lot to do with it. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE walking with Kenny and Keith but adding that extra spirituality to my day gave me a different perspective. Whatever the reason, here are some of the things that brought me a lot of joy this past week...

1. Stockton's basketball game. He has so much energy and is so good at it!

2. Watching Douglas take some extra swings just before his game on Friday so that he can hit like he knows he can. I LOVE watching him play baseball and I even enjoyed 3 really cold games this week. One of them was from the car but it was still a lot of fun. Baseball season is now officially over=(. 3. Dinner as a family in a private room at Johnny Carinos(the one with the cute little curtains!)where we talked about the game and enjoyed each other's company. The boys also learned that they love the Bowtie Festival as much or more than Fettuccine Alfredo.
4. Mason! I enjoy him every single day. The things I have gone through to get my family here has made me slow down and marvel in this sweet little boy. I really don't know how my heart could hold any more love for him. I did decide to put him in his back pack while I vacuumed and was so surprised to feel his little head flop over as he zonked out. How cute!

5. Watching baseball playoffs together as a family. We don't really have a favorite team but we are having fun watching.

6. A date with just Russell and me. So what that it was a work function and we got to go to the freezing cold REAL soccer game. It may not have been our first choice of things to do but we were together, I was wearing new jeans and lugging a purse instead of a diaper bag!

7. The way my boys come home from school excited to see their little brother. The way Mason responds as he realizes they are home.
8. Chocolate Fudge ice cream from Baskin Robbins. If you love dark chocolate, there is nothing better!

9. Sitting together at church. I looked over at a bench full of handsome boys. I remembered I was the only girl sitting there and didn't even care!

10. Watching Russell be such a great dad. He cheers, he coaches, he teaches, he counsels, he encourages, he kisses, he works, he loves. I couldn't find anyone better. Me and the boys are so lucky.
I am so blessed!
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Jennifer Duncan said…
I love those pictures of Mason looking up at Douglas next to Stockton. And the one with Mason and Russ is so sweet. You have such a great family and we love you! And we are so lucky to be next door neighbors with you!
October 13, 2008 at 3:06 PM
Kimberly said…
Yes you are blessed! And you deserve every single blessing that has come your way.
October 13, 2008 at 5:56 PM
brees said…
Oh Jenny, you have got to blow up that one of Russ and Mason and hang it somewhere, SO SWEET! You are so blessed and have worked so hard for it!!

Thank you for supporting us tonight at Chick-fil-a. I am so blessed that I have so many amazing neighbors and friends that would do anything for anyone! You are amazing!! Thanks!
October 13, 2008 at 7:30 PM
Sarah said…
Another reason your week was so great...your baby is sleeping through the night!!
October 13, 2008 at 10:18 PM
Aimee said…
I love the one about the boys seeing Mason after school. That is something I miss -- now my kids are too old for that and they just fight. Enjoy it while it lasts!!
October 14, 2008 at 9:26 AM
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