A Month of Thanksgiving

I wish I could say that I came up with this idea but I didn't....I borrowed it from a very good friend who borrowed it from someone else. Anyway, I liked the idea so much that each day this month I am going to write about something that I am thankful for.

Day 1 - GOD
He has blessed my life in so many ways I can't name them all! Because of Him I have a wonderful husband who loves me, a beautiful little boy that calls me Mom, the most amazing parents, a brother I adore, a wonderful extended family, a great group of friends and a new house to call home. I could go on and on but the list would go on forever.

He is always there when I need Him and loves me unconditionally. I don't honor Him enough. He sometimes get lost in my busy life but He always takes me back.

This weekend I am at High Point (my parents' ranch) and it is hard not to look around at the beautiful countryside and not think of God. He made all of this for us to enjoy. This wonderful day I had with my family happened because of Him. The clear blue sky, sunshine, the laughter of the boys...all because of God. THANK YOU!!

Happy Halloween!!

This morning we went to the park with SuSu, GB and Ben (William's cousin) and had a great time. The boys ran around and burned off some energy. We tried to take their picture on the slide but as you can see William wouldn't hold still long enough to get a good pic....oh well!

Swinging with GB and SuSu

William and Ben

After nap time we got dressed in our very cute monster costume and headed over to scare Big Mama, SuSu and GB. Tom and Ben also came by to trick or treat...they looked adorable as Spider-man and monkey (a very fitting costume for Ben...or any little boy for that matter).

After we left Big Mama's house we headed over to The Philbins house. It was fun to see Indiana Jones (aka Charlie), a Jedi (aka Luke) and Diego (aka Mark) all dressed up. They looked great!! As they were gearing up for a big night of trick or treating we were heading home to get our little monster to bed!

My little Monster!! Soooo scary!!

William and The Philbin Boys

William wearing Big Mama's crown

Tom, SuSu, Ben, Big Mama and William

House Update

As of today the roof is finished and all of the walls have been sheetrocked and textured! Tomorrow the hardwood floors are going to be installed and so is the new HVAC system...yeah! The new windows will be put in on Friday and Saturday and the rest of the soffit work will be finished on Monday. Things are moving along!

Just the Two of Us

On Tuesday William and I spent the morning at the Arboretum. We arrived early so he could get his annual picture taken with the pumpkins. He was a great sport. It was freezing outside and I had him dressed in a precious smocked outfit (shorts no less) with turkeys and a pumpkin on it. He had to wear it! He smiled for the photographer through his chattering teeth...what a trooper! We got some cute pics for the grandparents.

After the photo session we changed clothes (into more weather appropriate attire) and walked around the Arboretum. William pushed his stroller around for a while and then stopped to rest (very briefly) on a pumpkin and then it was back to pushing the stroller. He played in the maze of hay for a long time. He loved jumping off the hale bales and landing in piles of hay. He was laughing and having the best time. We finally headed home for lunch and a nap.

Playing in the hay

My little man

Resting on a pumpkin

Smores Anyone?

In the middle of the house stuff we went up to High Point for the weekend. It was nice to get out of Dallas for a few days and not think about the house. William had a great time running around outside.

We built a fire one night and ate smores. William kept blowing on the fire and saying "hot"...very cute! He also eyed the graham crackers and Hershey bar I had set aside for our smores and kept saying "cookie". I gave him a graham cracker and he promptly put it down and took the Hershey bar and took a huge bite. MMMMM was his response! He wouldn't put it down!

Blowing on the fire

MMMMM!!
Roasting marshmellows

Busy Weekend

The Morgan family had a busy weekend! On Saturday I had a retreat at church and Will and William watched the roof go on at the new house. Saturday afternoon our Sunday school class had a Halloween party! William got to wear his monster costume. He was so very excited! He did well for most of the party considering he had about a ten minute nap that day but right after we took a group photo...melt down! It was time to go home. He was very tired and very sweaty. It seems that every costume is made for temperatures in the 50's not 80 degree weather!

Sunday was another busy day. Will and William went to church. Yes...I skipped out to go to the grocery store because that was the only time I could go and we had NOTHING in the fridge. After lunch I went to a birthday party on William's behalf (he was napping) and then met Alicia at the new house so she could pick up the washer/dryer and dishwasher. After that I met some friends at the house and gave them a tour and then we all met Will and William for dinner. Whew...a long day!

Our sweaty little boy!

Our Sunday school class
Our cute little monster!!

Demo is DONE...well almost!

For those who read our blog...sorry I have not written anything in weeks but I have been up to my neck in house stuff! It looks like a bomb went off in our house! Everything is gone...it is a little scary to see (especially for the two people who are paying for this project).

The electrician and plumber have been at the house this week doing their stuff. They have started putting the soffits on the outside of the house and plan to start putting the new roof on next week! I never thought I could be this excited about construction work.

I have been busy picking out granite for the kitchen and bathrooms, tile for the bathrooms, flooring for the bathrooms and kitchen appliances! I have had a great time picking everything out...with the help of Patty...our fabulous decorator!

Here are a few pictures with more to follow as our adventure continues....

Family room with a view of the breakfast area

Kitchen