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Thankfulness #7

our daycare

I couldn't go to work each day without knowing my boys are loved and cared for where they are. We are SO blessed that they spend their weekdays at a place where they are celebrated, loved, treated like family, and have lots of fun. We are SO thankful for Katie and the care she gives our kiddos, especially this week as she put in some long hours while Russ and I had conferences.

Thankfulness #6

pumpkin

I'm pretty sure I could eat pumpkin-flavored things every day of my life and never get sick of them. I've been whip up a batch of pumpkin muffins mid-summer. I always have a can of pumpkin in my pantry. I have a Pinterest board devoted to it. I am still seeking the best pumpkin lotion out there. If you have any tips, let me know (I love to smell like baked goods ;)). The cinnamon pumpkin one from Bath and Body Works this year just isn't doing it for me.

I'm a member of a website called Influenster. Influensters are a group of connected people who try out products for free and share their experiences via specific social media outlets. I got my first box of goodies a few weeks ago, and I have had fun trying things out.

In the box:

Dr. Scholls Cozy Cushion Insoles

Vitabath Lily and Ivy Lotion

Lindt LINDOR Truffle

BelVita Blueberry Breakfast Biscuits

Kiss Gradient Nail Polish Trio

Rimmel ScandalEyes Mascara

I have been so pleased with all of the products! The mascara is glamourous! The breakfast biscuits were delicious (I'd seen people eat them before, but never tried them myself.). Lindt truffle - you KNOW those are delicious! The lotion had a different feeling than others that I've used; I'd be interested to try out other scents. I see they have some cupcake ones. Wish I could have tried that one! The insoles added some cushion and warmth to my fuzzy boots. The nail polish is just plain fun!

If you'd like to join Influenter, please let me know! I have a few invitations. It's great for people who are active on a variety of social media outlets. Maybe you'll get lucky and get a box of goodies like I did!

Thankfulness #5

Christmas Music

Last night it was rainy and cold. We didn't want to turn on the TV, just because Henry had enough shows from being home sick all day, so we cuddled on the couch and in the chair (I was holding Wes) and listened to some Christmas tunes. Yep, I know it's the beginning of November, but really, 2 months of Christmas music out of 12 is great for me. Our snuggling was short-lived because of a phone call, but it was wonderful. Can't wait for more moments like that this winter.

I've had a hard time finding the mirror or finding the time/remembering to have my husband take my picture lately, so you get some selfies!

My hair is getting LONG (for me) which causes me to either straighten it or pull it up in a ponytail. I striaghtened it this day and the kids kept asking if I got a hair cut. Nope! But I need one!