Thankful Monday

. . . both of my parents were able to spend some time with Lily during their visit.

. . . Lily said "Thank You" to Greg, unprompted.

. . . since Greg, Lily and I have started to say "good night", or "night night", to all her dolls and stuffed animals, Lily has been going to bed much happier.

. . . that I could go to the doctor and get the antibiotics I needed all within an hour. Amazing!

Thankful Monday

. . . friends at church that I can really talk to.

. . . moments that my mother can have with Lily and the fact that Lily keeps asking for "Poppa", my father, even though he had to go home (in CA :)).

. . . trying to fall to sleep at night while holding hands with my husband, the dog asleep on my leg, Lily asleep in her bed and thinking I am the most blessed woman to be surrounded by so much love.

. . . the honor of being able to be a part of friends joys and tragedies this week.

. . . the opportunity to teach my violin student and seeing how much talent he has.

. . . eating yogurt and waffles in the morning with Lily in my lap.

. . . Lily's sense of style and that she's starting to catch on to making choices.

. . . the fact that my husband got up extra early this morning, to make a meal for another family in need. I love and admire that his tender heart continues to grow vertically and horizontally.

. . . receiving my first kiss on the cheek from Lily. I don't know if she will ever know what that means to me, or the continual smile it causes me to have in my heart. The love of a child is such a gift.

Thankful Monday

. . . The Good Friday church service. It was contemplative, sad, thoughtful and quiet. The sound of the mystical oboe and bassoon playing together has stayed with me. Simply beautiful.

. . . Being able to attend the above service with my husband. Thank you to Mamo and Poppa and Cousin Logan for watching Lily so we could go.

. . . Lily's laughter.

. . . The way Lily wanted to deliver every paper she saw in a driveway on our walks.

. . . My husband's understanding ears and big heart.

. . . Being able to sit with a neighbor.

. . . The children who danced in church yesterday morning.

. . . Twirling, no matter how dizzying the world seems.

I'm Dreaming of a White Easter. . . Oh Wait It Was!

Lily in her Easter outfit with sparkly white shoes

The family before church. I don't have any pictures of the snow, but I was bundled up!

Cousin Logan and Lily focusing hard on some legos. We spent the afternoon at my sister's house

Lily, Cousin Logan and Mamo

Lily after Aunt Kristy had given her some real oreo cookies

Thankful Monday

Great Grandma and Grandpa Dieterle toasting to 65 years of marriage.

Lily helping Grandma Heimbuck play the piano

Lily with her new tricycle and Great Grandma and Grandpa Dieterle

. . . family celebrations this weekend in Denver-A wonderful long marriage, a Great Grandfather's birthday and the love of Grandparents, Aunt and cousin.

. . . the safe arrival of my parents today who are staying with my sister for the next week to visit.

. . . the way Lily says Amen, "Uh-Main!".

. . . friends that care for others in such tangible ways like with Christy's baby shower on Saturday and having a cup of coffee with Joanne Huddleson on Friday.

. . . how my husband prays in hushed tones at night, with such awe and thankfulness.

. . . how Lily's grandparents delight in her. I treasure every moment in my heart.

. . . that even though I was in a lot of physical pain this last week, I was still able to play and walk and enjoy everyday with Lily and Greg. My heart felt good even if the body was a bit broken.