Giving Thanks

25 Things I am thankful for...
1. I have a God who loves me and gave his son so that I could spend eternity with him.
2. I have a christian husband that loves me.
3. I get to be the mother of a precious little girl.
4. I have a home and that it is filled with love.
5. My basic needs are met each day.
6. I have two amazing parents.
7. My sister and I get along and enjoy spending time with one another.
8. My grandparents, parents and sister all live in the same town as me.
9. I have a boss that is encouraging, caring and treats me well.
10. I work with teachers that help one another, get along and work well as a team.
11. I have a wonderful church to be a part of.
12. I am still close with my college friend and AGD sister Adrianne.
13. I am still close with my childhood friend Krista and our daughters are friends.
14. I am friends with Linsay.
15. I have the beautiful colors of fall to look at.
16. I am healthy.
17. My parents are healthy.
18. I get to spend Thanksgiving with my aunts, uncle, cousin, mom, dad, sister, husband and daughter.
19. My family's amazing cooking.
20. I am able to have a new car.
21. Lily Grace has a teacher and daycare that love her and take good care of her each day.
22. My church has strong, spiritual leaders (elders, ministers and deacons)
23. I live in the United states of America.
24. I have school holidays so that I can spend time with my little angel.
25. God takes care of me and blesses me each day!

Lily Grace and I went to the church to help put the Thanksgiving baskets together. I want Lily Grace to begin to understand the importance of helping others. She was one of the youngest there but, I think she understood that we were doing something to help others. I plan on making this a family tradition.

Six Flags

My dad's hospital had their family day at Six Flags this past Saturday. It was the perfect opportunity to see how Lily Grace would handle Six Flags without having to pay and arm and a leg to get in. Well....she liked it! She wasn't crazy about the Mini Mine Train or the Cave Ride. She said it hurt her tummy and the cave was to dark and scary. She really liked the swings and the merry go round. It looks like we will have to come back!

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Halloween

Trick or Treating with Landry

My Little Strawberry Shortcake!

Our Minnie Mouse Jack o Lantern .

Pumpkin Patch in Hillsboro

Lily Grace was Strawberry Shortcake this year. We decided to fore go the Boo Bash this year and try Trick or Treating. We went to our friends Mike and Krista's neighborhood. Krista and I stayed at the house to give out candy while the guys took Lily Grace and Landry trick or treating. When the girls came back, we all sat in the front yard giving out candy. The girls had more fun handing out the candy than receiving it! I was amazed of how many older teenagers still go trick or treating. I was wondering what they were thinking when 2 three year olds gave candy to them. (I personally think it should be the other way around but, who am I to judge?)

Family Party

We invited the family over last Sunday to celebrate Lily Grace's birthday. I made lasagna and a birthday cake. We had a very busy weekend. Lily Grace had her dress up tea, party. We went to see Snow White at Casa. Then the family came over. Boy, was I tired! Lily Grace is worth it.
We gave Lily Grace a Strawberry Shortcake costume to wear for Halloween. Isn't she cute?

This cat will have to do. It is the closest thing to a cat that we will have in the McDaniel home! Lily Grace is pretty happy with it!

Lily Grace's Tutu Bear Cake

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State Fair

We went to the State Fair on opening weekend. It wasn't quite what I expected but, anytime we spend time together as a family we have fun. Lily Grace and I rode the giant ferris wheel. I wasn't sure she would enjoy it but, she did. She loved looking down at all the sights.
Lily Grace played a game with Daddy.

We went into a pretend farm. I was hoping for a real petting farm but, she still had fun!

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Build A Bear

We took Lily Grace to Build A Bear. They are great with kids! Lily Grace made a bunny. She chose a princess outfit for her bunny. She named her Cuddly. You can usually see Cuddly in Lily Grace's arms everywhere we go! She has never really liked stuffed animals but, Cuddly is very special to her!

A Girly Afternoon

I had been spending so much time at work that I left early one day and picked Lily Grace up from daycare. We went to get a manicure and had ice cream for dinner. She had so much fun. She said, "I want to do that again mommy!"