Noah's birthday was September 6th and he had a football party. I wasn't sure when he first mentioned his desire whether it was going to be a good theme or not. Well, it was the best party ever. The smallest party too! But the kids were gung-ho fans of football and everyone got so into it. The decorations were so easy to find with it being the beginning of football season and the weather was incredible that day. It was the first day of college football and the weather was crystal clear and cooler (mid 60's-70's). I've been bad about posting pics on here. I will try to be better! New school pics will be coming as well!

I realize it would be more alliterate to do Thankful Thursday, but oh well, I missed it. So here is the list for this morning!

1) I'm thankful for cool morning temps. While I don't exactly want them to last throughout the day yet, I'm happy to wake up to an environment that encourages blankets, candles, coffee, hot showers, etc.

2) I'm thankful for my new non-frizz hair routine. I probably have never talked about my hair on this blog because well, it is my curly hair that hasn't changed in decades and there is never anything new to talk about. However, I created an easy non-frizz technique that is working swimmingly! It makes me feel cute---which is important at this stage of the pregnancy. :)

3) I'm thankful for my boys. They are both just so cute and cuddly and hilarious. I might be prone to treat Wesley like a baby sometimes because in some ways he's still my baby. BUT, they are both growing and maturing in such awesome ways and I'm proud of each of them for different reasons. And it seems putting them into the same room to share has helped their relationship. There has been less fighting and less pestering which is music to my ears.

4) I'm thankful for Brian. He's just the best. I love his devotion to our family as well as his job. I trust him, I love him, I admire him, and I need him.

5) I'm thankful for wonderful smelling candles. I just found some melting candle squares from last year that I bought in Nashville at this amazing little antique/country store. They are Apple Cider scented and now my kitchen smells amazing! I also loaded up Monday on some new Yankee candles as they were having an awesome sale plus I had a $15 off coupon! So my house has good smelling going on in full effect!

6) I'm thankful for people God puts in my life. Today was my first morning of ladies Bible study. I wasn't really sure if I was doing it this semester. But deep down I knew I should. The group I am in has some amazing women in it that I had never met and their stories keep me in awe. One woman had her 2 month old little boy with her who has only months left to live. He was born without a good portion of skull and so his brain is held together by extra skin. He wasn't even supposed to live past birth, but there he was, cute as a button. Amazing.

7) I'm thankful for weekends.....and actually every day that Brian isn't traveling. Brian has almost been home for one month solid and it has been glorious! He goes to work early so he gets home between 4:30 and 5 every day. This consistency and the nice evening weather we've been having has just felt like heaven. Tomorrow we start soccer practice, go to the farmer's market, and just enjoy the weekend. I'm so thankful for all of us to be together.

8) I'm thankful for upcoming family visits. My sister Kasey is coming out at the beginning of next month for the weekend. I cannot wait!! She has never been to Indiana and truthfully I have no clue the last time she and I have spent any time together without her kiddos in tow. It has been years and years. So this is a very special treat. My mom is coming out in November to keep us company while Brian is away. I'm so excited for her to be here when fall weather is in full effect not to mention her birthday and my baby shower will happen too!

Lots of other things I could list, but I am going to go downstairs and bake some muffins from this new recipe I printed off. Another thing to be thankful for! :) I've already made them once and the fam scarfed them up!!! I'm gonna try a slight variation this time with apples instead of blueberries. Until next time, my friends! Oh, and a picture of my belly about 10 days ago for those who are curious (Amber). Rest assured that in the last 10 days it has probably doubled in size.