Give Thanks

I've tried every year since I started this blog to do a list of things I am thankful for.  Since I more than likely won't get on the computer tomorrow, I thought I'd post my list of things I am thankful for today.  This is in no way EVERYTHING I am thankful for...there is just too much because I am one blessed girl!  But, these are just a few things that come to mind when I think about the past year.

My boys.  They are my biggest fans.  And they ALWAYS keep me laughing!  For that I am thankful.  Nathan does a great job providing for our family and always making sure we are taken care of.  He is the perfect example of a leader.  Porter is the funniest little boy you will ever meet!  He is always wanting to make people laugh and always showing out.  I am so thankful for a healthy, happy baby boy.  What a blessing he is to his daddy and I!

Our jobs.  Nathan and I were both blessed with new positions in new companies within the last 3 months.  Mine has allowed me to stay home with Porter and Nathan's has allowed him to pursue his dream job. 

Our big ole' families.  From our moms and dads, to our siblings, to the many aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents we have, we are beyond blessed to be so close to our families!  We still have get togethers every holiday (and sometimes in between!) with all sides of both of our families and I love it.  I don't know many people that still do that.  I love, love, love my family.

Our home.  It's warm, cozy and somewhere we love coming after a long day at work. 

Church family.  We have been blessed with a GREAT small group.  We met our best friends in our small group and have watch our friends get married, start families and go through wonderful and hard times with them.  I am so thankful for this group of people.

Health.  I always know this is a blessing but this one is one I alllllways take for granted.  This past year has reminded me just how big of a blessing being healthy and having a healthy baby is. 

Like I said, I have a thousand other things I could write here.  This is just a small, small portion of what I am thankful for.  What are you thankful for this year?

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!
The Avey's

5 on Friday!

 

Happy Friday! Short and sweet Five on Friday!

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This cutie LOVES his bathtime.

 

 

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 We went to Nathan's parents house one night this week and on the way home, I turned around to this....and it was only 6:15p!  Needless to say, at 2:30a, this little man was ready to paaaartay!

 

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 Bed head + new teeth = a happy baby boy!  I could just eat him up with a spoon!

 

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We are leaving today after work for deer camp in south Arkansas.  Nate and I have been texting each other all day saying how it's been the longest. day. ever.  Today is also his last day of work!  He starts at his new company in a week and we are excited!!

 

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Do you realize there are 47 days until Christmas?!?

Have a great weekend! 
The Avey's

5 on Friday!

We hope you all had a Happy Halloween!  Now on to our Five on Friday! 

 

 

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This past weekend, we took the car through the car wash.  I don't think Mr. Porter liked it too much...

 





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We were out shopping one night which is something we hardly ever do with just us 3.  I usually go with my mom to all of the girly shops or to get Porter things.  And Nate...well, he just hates shopping for anything except camo, a gun or a new truck.  Anyway, we went shopping one night and decided to stop in Petco to look at the critters.  I snapped this picture walking into the store.  Aren't they sweet?  I LOVE this relationship between daddy and his boy.  It makes my heart so, so happy!

 

 

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Yesterday was Halloween!  My little pickle dressed up as a cow and might I say, he's the CUTEST cow I have ever seen.  He was so funny and knew that he was the center of attention!  I love this little cow and his BIG personality! 

 



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I took this picture one night when we were at my in-law's.  This is Porter and his cousin Charlotte in his electric jeep.  I have no words.  It made me flash forward 15 years and think about the mess these 2 would be!  I sure love these babies!

 

 

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I have been watching Christmas movies everyday...for at least the past 2 weeks.  I am SO excited about Christmas this year!  Porter is so much fun right now (and exhausting ;)!  I am a little worried about putting my tree up so early though.  Nathan is NEVER gentle with my ornaments (ornaments = airsoft gun targets) so I know I'm really in for it with 2 boys in the house!  We will see I guess!

 

 

Have a fun fall weekend!  The leaves here are absolutely beautiful...I hope to get some pictures of my boys outside this weekend!

 

The Avey's