As I sit here listening to some Crabb Family ol’ time music, I can’t help but reflect on the ‘worldly’ and spiritual things that I am utterly thankful.

1. My wonderful husband who graciously took his ‘time off’ this morning to adorn our living room with a spectacular ceiling fan. It is so comfortable in here sans A/C.
2. My adorable daughter who never ceases to amaze me with her giggles, smiles and ‘mummmms’.
3. My spunky dog who drives me bonkers and smells like a foot at this moment. Oh yes, I might add her footness is now on my couch.
4. Pantene Smooth shampoo– first time I splurged on a 5 dollar bottle of shampoo in years and my hair and self-image love it!
5. Pampers hotline– We purchased a large -144- case of diapers which were very defective. The left tab pulled from the baby stretch part. The kind woman is sending me coupons for my troubles.
6. Hubby’s iPod– I can totally ‘lounge around’ while running the vacuum and listen to my guilty pleasure– southern gospel.
7. The baby birds– It may sound silly but I enjoy watching a nest of baby birds who have called our awning home. After the death of the mama bird’s first set of babies, she laid a new set of eggs and is cautiously caring for her new hatchlings. It was utterly upsetting when I discovered her three little ones on the porch a month or so ago. It is a much more cheerful situation out there now!
8. Beautiful flowers– Since spring has arrived and is slowly waning, I am in love with the beautiful captivating flowers. Kyla and I walk around home and at grandma’s and take in the pinks, reds, and other colors and squeal in delight– okay, so maybe that’s Kyla!

While the baby naps, dear hubby is at work, the walk on the trail is done, and the last piece of birthday cake eaten [feel free to come over and eat the icing!], it’s now time to blog.  We’ve been blessed with a beautiful day– sun shining, birds chirping, and mowers humming [gas powered, of course]. I put my dahlia on the stoop to catch some rays. It’s a vivid scarlet with rich yellow centers. I had a flu on Saturday into Sunday and was not able to attend church and have my flower raffled off. I must admit that I wanted to win my Mother’s Day flower, only I had to be very, very sick to keep it. It’s still pretty. I’m even going to blog outside today and sit next to Komet. Nevermind, the dogs next door are much more interesting than me.

I forgot to mention that I had an eye exam last week and got a brand-new pair of glasses. They are quite stunning and make me look my age, which is quite a feat. I always have people mistaking me for a teen mother or at least giving me that ‘look.’

New ones

Old ones in silver.

Well, I need to recharge the laundry, read a good book, and enjoy the rest of the day. Until next time,  smile and be thankful.

Since Kris has been harassing me to write a new post, I decided that today while Kyla is napping I shall write. Our family has been well. Kyla had her glaucoma check up on Monday [4-13] and her pressures are perfect! The acuity has dramatically improved in her right eye and the doctor does not see a need for eyeglasses at this time. We got the car back on Tuesday, and I am thrilled to have my trusty Civic back in my hands. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday [although Kris' days off] were filled with work, work and more work around here, my parents’ house, and Kris’ grandparents’ house. The guys determined the only way to get rid of the ’squeal’ in my car is new brakes, which will be installed ASAP. Kris hung a ceiling fan in Pa-pa’s kitchen and did a superb job. And…he and my dad put up a ceiling fan in Kyla’s room, which is awesome. Her room is ‘officially’ finished. He’s going to put up one in our room and hopefully replace the light fixtures in the kitchen, as well.

Today Kyla and I made the most of a gorgeous, sunny day to walk to the store, pick up a few items, and stop and smell the flowers, literally! She loves looking at the pretty pinks, reds, purples, and oranges that have been popping up lately. That’s about it for a family update. I’ll have to drum up some ideas for some devotionals. If you have any ideas, feel free to leave a comment!