30 Days of Thanks-Days 1-3

November 1, 2013- Today, and everyday of course, I am thankful for God and my Catholic faith.  Throughout the last year or so, there have been times when I have felt "mad" at God and wondered why he put my mom and our family through all of this.  There have been weeks that it has been difficult to sit through church because you just feel like giving up on it...if this is what going to church every week and trying your best to be a good person gets you, then why bother?   Though all of these things have crossed my mind, I can't imagine going on this journey without my faith in God.  I will never understand the 'why' of all of this but if my mom can keep her faith through it all then I know I can as well.  I am thankful that God never gives up on me and I trust that he will take care of our family. 

November 2, 2013-Today I am thankful for my husband.  I know I drive him crazy most days but he loves me unconditionally.  We make a good team and our personalities balance our relationship out well.  It hasn't always been easy and we have been through some pretty tough times together but we know God put us both in Wyoming 10 years ago for a reason.  He works hard for our family and is a great dad to our kids.  I love you Mr. Reed! 

 

November 3, 2013-Today I am thankful for Madisyn Kaci Reed. She is a beautiful girl, both inside and out and is so amazingly smart.  She has such a kind spirit that makes me so very proud of her.  She doesn't see that kids are "different" and always makes sure to include kids who are being left out.  She is an amazing big sister and is so helpful to me, I don't know what I would do without her.  I am so thankful God choose to make me her mom. 

4 Month Stats and a cute Halloween treat:)

 This adorable little man got his first taste of cereal tonight.  He wasn't sure what to think of it but I don't think it will take him long to get the hang of it since he stares at us longingly when we eat:)

He also had his 4 month check up today and is growing like a little weed.  He is 16lbs 3.5oz and 26 inches long.  He had to get 4 immunizations again and was a sad little guy. 

I made this jello jack-o-lantern for Madi's class Halloween party tomorrow,

I thought it turned out cute. 

So, there's this boy. He kinda stole my heart. He calls me Mommy...

A camping we will go

This past weekend we embarked on our first family camping adventure.  The fall colors were beautiful and the weather was perfect!  We decided it would be our first trip of many:)

 Snuggling by the campfire with my favorite little man

 Our cute nephew, Jack David

 Family shot

 Cutest little 3 month old boy EVER:) So sweet with his little hands by his face

 I love this picture of my boys

 Happy Grace face

 Pretty Madi on the beach

 So happy!

 Cousins!  It's not often we have pictures of all of them looking at the camera!

 Look at that crooked little grin

 If only Grace would've been looking at the camera...such pretty girls

 Action shot of Grace falling off of the railing, what a girl she is

 Dave so happy with his camp coffee pot

Cousins eating lunch

What could go wrong?

Madi made this at school today and it was too adorable not to share.  It says, "I want to be a country singer!  I have a real guitar at my house!  And a beautiful voise.  So, what could go rong?"  She is such a good kid:)

Heaven gained an angel...

 

 

You were taken much too soon; the earth lost a beautiful soul, but heaven gained a beautiful angel. So many wonderful memories-trips to Starbucks for our caramel Frappuccino to help us study, watching football with the guys and them being impressed by how much we knew about the game, Taco Johns, shopping in Cheyenne, driving up in the mountains with Dave and Josh, and countless hours in Corbett for classes just to name a few.  You were one of a kind and you will forever be in my heart. I am so blessed that you were part of my life for the last 10 years. I love you my dear friend.

 

 

Blessings

 Dave snapped this picture last night.  I might have fallen asleep while trying to get Wyatt to go to sleep.  Wyatt had put his sweet little hand on my face:)

 I saw this beautiful butterfly when I was out at my mom's house this afternoon.  You would never know we were looking at this beautiful creature by Grace's terrified screams; she is scared of them!

 My beautiful Madisyn...I can hardly believe my baby is turning 7 on Sunday:(

 Sweet little Grace

Wyatt's sad face, just too cute not to share!