I'm Thankful {Days 24 - 30}

I'm Thankful {Days 24 - 30}

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

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November 24th: I'm thankful for food and tradition and laughter.
 

I don't know why, but it's the only time of year I usually eat pumpkin pie. We also watch football and play dominoes as a family every year and have lots of laughs. It's such a happy time.

November 25th: I'm thankful for holidays. This is my favorite time of the year and it will be our first with child. I usually get the day after Thanksgiving off. We usually put up Christmas decorations and the tree. This is our tree this year. It's a pre-lit that we bought a few years ago at Walmart. It's never looked so small. Maybe we'll have to invest in a bigger one next year. Nevertheless it still makes me happy.

November 26th: I'm thankful for the gift of life. Today we went to a baby shower celebrating the life of Elliott Horton. His Mommy, Rachel, is married to Wayne's cousin, Evan. Elliott is exactly 3 months younger than Hailey. So that means today Hailey is 5 months old (6/26) and Elliott is 2 months old (9/26). Rachel had a very rough pregnancy and was in the hospital 7 times (8th time he was born) and on complete bed-rest from about week 27. Let's just say he is a very blessed little boy with lots of people around him that love him. We are so happy he arrived safe and healthy. Here is the 4 of us today.

November 27th: I'm thankful for my Church (Immanuel Lutheran) and pastors (Paul and Susan).



I have been at the same church since I was in 3rd grade. I have had the same pastor (Paul) since I started confirmation in 7th grade. Pastor Paul saw me through confirmation and also married Wayne and I in 2006. It is such a great community of faith.

November 28th: I'm thankful for my DVR. It is something silly and trivial, but anything that makes my life a little bit easier and more convenient I am a fan of.

November 29th: I'm thankful for memories. I found out last Wednesday (23rd) that a childhood classmate took his life. His parents found him and it is a terribly sad situation. It definitely put a whole new meaning on being "Thankful." His funeral was today and I cried a lot at what everyone had to say not only about Jimmy, but about life in general.



A quote from the day that will always stick with me was said by Pastor Paul..."Love them while you can and love them well." A message to anyone that feels like nobody cares...there is always someone and it will get better.



And a message to those who care, always say I Love You. You never know when it might be the last time.

November 30th: I'm thankful for movie night. There is nothing better than getting comfy (usually in PJs) on the couch (with a blanket) and either a soda and popcorn or candy (or both) and putting in a movie with the lights off. It's the sense of escaping to another time and place or even a whole other world.

Leah

Insta Friday {11.25.2011}

Insta Friday {11.25.2011}

Friday, November 25, 2011

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Go link up with Jeannett at Life Rearranged for Insta Friday.

Here's my week via Instagram!

Saturday, 11/19/2011

Me & My baby at Grandma Kleene's house. We were goofing around. She was fascinated with my phone.

Sunday, 11/20/2011

Hailey waiting to eat some cereal. It was day 2 of eating solids.

Monday, 11/21/2011

Hails sucking her thumb at bedtime. First time for everything.

Tuesday, 11/22/2011

The veggie pizza I made for the potluck at work on Wednesday. Very pretty AND yummy.

Wednesday, 11/23/2011

No bowl at work for the salad so Nancy improvised with a vase. It's actually quite pretty.

My dinner. BBQ chicken and cheese curd pizza. Oh.So.Good.

Thursday, 11/24/2011

Hailey eating her Thanksgiving meal.

Naptime with Daddy after meal.

 Family dominoes on Thanksgiving. Tradition.

Hailey and her uncle Ross trying to smuggle her out of the house. Where has baby gone?

Friday, 11/25/2011

Hailey hanging with Bella.

Bella napping next to Hailey on the couch.

What we did this evening.

Feel free to follow me on Instagram = ladanielson

Leah

Life Lately {September 2011}

Life Lately {September 2011}

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

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Saturday, September 3, 2011

Hailey and I met up with my friend, Jess, and some of her family at the State Fair again. Wayne was working from 12-7p. You can read my State Fair post HERE.

Sunday, September 4, 2011

I took my Mom's friend, Shelly's twins (Abby & Tyler) senior pictures today. They turned out great! Stay tuned for a more detailed post soon.

Saturday, September 10, 2011

Today was Laura & Scott's wedding day. I had the honor of standing up as a bridesmaid. It was a beautiful day! Stay tuned for a more detailed post soon.

Thursday, September 15, 2011

I met my friend Jenny aka Lemonhead for a "catch-up" dinner at my favorite restaurant Big Bowl.

Friday, September 16, 2011

My Mother-in- laws birthday was Tuesday, September 13th, so we decided to take her out for her birthday dinner at TGIFridays. It was Me, Wayne, Baby, BIL Andy and of course MIL Kim. It was a great dinner and fun times.

Saturday, September 24, 2011

It was Josh & Michaela's wedding weekend. Wayne was an usher. Josh and Wayne met and  they worked together in St. Cloud.It was a super fun day and Michaela looked absolutely stunning! Stay tuned for a more detailed post soon.

I'm Thankful {Days 22 & 23}

I'm Thankful {Days 22 & 23}

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November 22nd: I'm thankful for Caribou Coffee. It's sometimes the small things in life that can brighten up any day. Some days more often than not it's a little something from my fave coffee shop.

I also prefer them over other coffee shops because they are a Minnesota company! Yay!

November 23rd: I'm thankful for my coworkers. I not only love my job, boss and what I do everyday, but I love the people I work with, too. Which really makes all the difference. Being in a 9-5, desk job type setting, you tend to spend a lot of time with them every day, week, month and year, so I think it's an important piece of someones everyday life.

So thankful for mine!

Leah

I'm Thankful {Days 19-21}

I'm Thankful {Days 19-21}

Monday, November 21, 2011

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November 19th: I'm thankful for my Grandma Kleene.

I would not be where I am today without the love of my Grandma Kleene. She is my Maternal Grandmother. She will be 87 in January, is doing well and I am so happy and grateful that she has been able to see Hailey (her great grand-daughter).

November 20th: I'm thankful for my digital cameras. Without them I would not be able to take beautiful pictures like the ones in this post. I wouldn't be able to capture moments in our lives to last forever. It would also be a lot harder to scrapbook and blog.

November 21st: I'm thankful for music. It sure comes in handy when driving 2 hours out to our hometown and 2 hours back. It not only helps pass the time, but it also gives me and my sisters  something to connect and chat about!

Leah

I'm Thankful {Day 18}

I'm Thankful {Day 18}

Friday, November 18, 2011

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November 18th: I'm thankful for emotions. Being pregnant and hormonal took it to a whole other level, but without the ability to feel happy, sad or empathize with different life issues and people this world would be a much different place for me.

Leah

I'm Thankful {Day 17}

I'm Thankful {Day 17}

Thursday, November 17, 2011

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November 17th: I'm thankful for technology. There are so many ways and things involved with this one; you could really take it a lot of different ways. I take technology as my computer, internet, cell phone, Nook, IPod and DVR. Those are just a few that play big roles in my life on a daily bases. They are the things that make my life so convenient and without these advances I'm not sure where I would be. As frustrating and intimidating as new advances and technology is sometimes, it has afforded me the ability to stay connected with family and friends near and far.

Leah

I'm Thankful {Day 16}

I'm Thankful {Day 16}

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

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November 16th: I'm thankful for good health. This is something I feel that many people take for granted. 

There are so many different illnesses and cancers in this world now and you never know when something could come up and change your world in an instant.

Leah

I'm Thankful {Day 15}

I'm Thankful {Day 15}

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

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November 15th: I'm thankful for my car. I know it's a material object, but I recently got a "new to me" ride and I am so thankful that I am able to get where I need to be on my own.There is nothing like a sense of security when driving, especially with a 4 month old little girl and Minnesota winter on the horizon. I can get to work or the bus or Target or the grocery store on my own time. I'm very proud. I call it my Mom car. It is a 2007 Dodge Caliber.

These are not pictures of my car specifically, but mine is silver and the below interior picture is the exact same. I love that it is a hatchback, too!

Yay for "new to me" things!

Leah

I'm Thankful {Days 13 & 14}

I'm Thankful {Days 13 & 14}

Monday, November 14, 2011

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November 13th: I'm thankful for our house. We do not own it, we rent. Someday we hope to own a house somewhere, but we will see. I am just thankful we have a roof over our heads that we can call our "own," especially in Minnesota with winter coming up. I am also thankful that it's in a great location, close to our jobs and other amenities.

November 14th: I'm thankful for our neighbors. We really lucked out and have some great neighbors. They have great kids and love dogs as much as we do and are tolerable of our 4 pups. I also know that if we were ever in a pinch we could go to them with anything. This is my sisters and me with them at an event at the MOA.

What are you thankful for?

Leah

I'm Thankful {Day 12}

I'm Thankful {Day 12}

Saturday, November 12, 2011

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November 12th: I'm thankful for being an American.

Honor Our Military

Let’s honor our military,
The men and women who serve,
Whose dedication to our country
Does not falter, halt or swerve.

Let’s respect them for their courage;
They’re ready to do what’s right
To keep America safe,
So we can sleep better at night.

Let’s support and defend our soldiers,
Whose hardships are brutal and cruel,
Whose discipline we can’t imagine,
Who follow each order and rule.

Here’s to those who choose to be warriors
And their helpers good and true;
They’re fighting for American values;
They’re fighting for me and you.

By Joanna Fuchs

Thank you Veterans.

This was most appropriate for yesterday (Friday, 11/11 a/k/a Veteran's Day), but I had to dedicate the 11th to my Husband.

Leah

I'm Thankful {Day 11}

I'm Thankful {Day 11}

Friday, November 11, 2011

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November 11th: I'm thankful for 5 years of wedded bliss. 5 years ago today I married my best friend and it has been quite the ride. We have survived: job changes (including a few times of unemployment), several moves (1 being out of state and back), family drama, growing our furry family from 2 dogs to 4, the unique birth of our little girl, and now the journey of parenthood. I couldn't imagine surviving this life with anyone else. Love you Babydoll!

Us on our wedding Day: 11/11/2006

Us now: 10/31/2011

I love our little family!

Leah

I'm Thankful {Day 10}

I'm Thankful {Day 10}

Thursday, November 10, 2011

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November 10th: I'm thankful for blogging, the blogs I follow and the great people I feel like I have come to know through the blogs. It is such a great outlet for me to not only write, but also read. As a new Mom, I love reading other mommy blogs. It is also a great way to memorialize different events in my life and also Hailey's life. I love looking back at past blogs and to see where we have come from and to know that many years down the road I can continue to do just that.

I'm Thankful {Days 8 & 9}

I'm Thankful {Days 8 & 9}

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

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November 8th: I'm thankful for my in-laws. I am fortunate to have such a great Mother in law and extended family on my Husband's side. Right now Kim watches Hailey for us almost everyday while she is laid off and I am grateful to her for that. Hailey is a lucky little girl to not only have one grandma, but two that love her so much.

{Me, BIL Andy, Green Grandma (Hailey's Great Green Grandma), Wayne, MIL Kim, Boyfriend Paul}

November 9th: I'm thankful for my girlfriends. I have a core group that I call my closest. I blog about them sometimes and a few of them have blogs as well. I'm thankful that many of them I have known for most of my life and now that we have grown older, gotten married and are starting families, we have continued our friendships through that. You know who you are! Love you all!

Leah