Seeing Blessings

I always try to be grateful for the blessing in my life. But as with most things, there are times when I am better at it than others. This week I feel like I really "got" how blessed I am.

I went through the girls' clothes this weekend. Just figuring out what fits, getting out the warmer clothes, putting the small clothes away for Lucy, etc. and I just marveled at how many adorable clothes my kids have. (Thank you, Katie!)  There was a moment when I just paused and thought of the kids I saw while I was in Egypt, and Israel, and even on my mission in California. How their parents would love to have dressers full of beautiful clothes for their kids! I am so grateful for the clothes my kids have.

Then I went to the kitchen. Since I have been couponing, my cupboards are full. Seriously, full. In fact, I complained to Jonathan that I was out of cupboard space. Then I realized what I had said. Again, the feeling of how blessed I am. If only everyone had the problem of too much food in their cupboards.

Of course, my biggest blessings are my children and husband. Right now I have lots of friends who desperately want to get pregnant. I have so been there. But I look at my three beautiful girls and my heart just bursts with love and gratitude. And they are healthy to boot! How blessed I am!

And I see it everywhere in my life. I have friends, my husband has a job, our cars work...I could go on and on. Of course, we have struggles too. And some days I truly feel the burden of the struggles. But I am so grateful that the Lord is so patient and persistent in showing me the good that is in my life. I hope I always see it.

Now on to the pictures of my darlings: ☺

Sami is so good at "posing" for me when I pull out the camera. I love her smile. And her laugh.

Janie is still the dress-up queen. We went to a yard sale where the lady was selling tons of silly headbands for a quarter. This orange hair was among them. And she is still "Super Spy" from Elise's Halloween party.

And Lucy is getting SO big! She is now 7 months old and is wearing 9-12 month clothes. I can't believe it. She is just so darling.