Day 28

The second time's the charm?  I got this whole day typed up except for number 28.  I was thinking about how to say what I wanted to say and in the mean time clicked the save button.  Blogger decided that was the perfect time to have a massive error and my day was gone.  So, here it is again...

My 28 thanks:

1. Only 54 more days till Sarah's wedding!

2. We had no plans for our Sunday except for church and lunch.

3. We had pizza for lunch.  I LOVE pizza, but I ate slowly and was able to control myself. 

4. After lunch we went to Kohl's to look for some shoes for Matt. He found exactly what he was looking for.  They were on sale AND we had a 20% off coupon.  He got them for $2 under budget.

5. Lucy invited the kids over for a day of play at her house.

6. She invited her son, Michael's, kids over as well. 

7. Madelyn helped take care of baby Blake which she, or course, loved.

8. Zachary played outside all day with Brody.

9. They had a great time picking up all of Grandma's shells out of her garden.

10. A spirit of discernment

11. Friends who I can make laugh.

12. I stepped out of my comfort zone and invited a friend to lunch this week.

13. Making plans with friends for a weekend away.

14. I didn't have a chance to eat breakfast at home.  Thankfully, my Sunday school provided bagels and they were delicious!

15. Matt and I were able to take a Sunday afternoon nap in a quiet kid-free house.

16. We were also able to clean 1 1/2 hours off of our DVR.

17. Matt and I get a kick out of Duck Dynasty...but...He will never be allowed to grow a beard like the Robertsons...

18. When we went back to pick up the kids, I helped my sister stuff envelopes even though I told myself I wouldn't... It was a big help to my sister.

19. Matt helped stuff envelopes too.  He can be a sweetheart when he wants to be!  :)

20. Matt came up with a bedtime routine trade off for the kids.  It worked like a charm.

21. Zachary doesn't like carbonated beverages.  He thinks they are spicy.  I hope this lasts forever.

22. When Zachary thinks I am not looking, he bows his head, clasps his hands and prays for his lunch.  Sweetest thing ever!

23. I was given the OK to start planning and preparing for Sarah's family bridal shower.

24. Fall means all our favorite shows start up again soon.  We can't wait for Biggest Loser and Once Upon a Time to start...

25. Avatar: The Legend of Korra starts on Friday!  We are way too excited about this!

26. We are leaning to live on purpose. 

27. The Lord always provides for our family.

28. The Lord always protects our family.