Day 2: November a month to be thankful!

Day 2: Today I am thankful for the Children's Hospital of Michigan. This hospital and their amazing staff saved my tiny baby's life! The time we spent there was life changing and stressful, but the staff was amazing! They took great care of our sweet girl, and counseled us through the process. Today Kaity has a procedure at CHM. We are nervous for it, but we know she is in great hands! =)

November a month of being thankful!!

Day 1 of being thaknful- Today is November 1st!! Time for the 30 days of Thankfuls! Today I am thankful for my husband! He is my best friend, my inspiration, and a person who loves me at my best and my worst! He stood by me holding my hand through my last year, and I don't think I could have made it through without him! I ♥ you, Mr. Thakur!! :) Also thanks for being an amazing daddy!

Day 30 of Thanks!

Well folks today is wrapping up the Month of Thanks! I loved doing this...it made me stop and think about what I am truly thankful for. I gotta tell you a few times I typed up what I was thankful for and by the next day I was wondering...am I really thankful for that?! At the moment that I typed it up I was truly thankful for it...so I guess it all ends up working out.


Day 30:

Today I am truly thankful for Deep, my kids, my Gram, and my parents. I am not sure if I have done a thankful post for my gram...if not this is it! My Gram is an amazing woman. She is always there for me (us) in any way we need. She loves us unconditionally! She has amazing faith, and she lets the faith shine right through her! My Gram is an Angel on earth! I love her with all that I have and all that I am! She helped raise me so I see her as a Motherly figure. I feel very blessed to have such an amazing woman in my life!

Deep, my kids, and my parents I have already shared why I am thankful for them...just thought it needed said again! =)

Day 29 of Thanks...

Day 29:

I am thankful that I have had the opportunity to live in several places/states. We have met so many nice people, and our kids have had the chance to change schools. It has made them much more confident in situations where they are around new people. I feel blessed to have had all the opportunities we have been given! I thank God for all the amazing places, people, and opportunities we have been given! =)

Day 28 of Thanks...

Day 27:
Today I am thankful for Days off school! The kids stayed home today and just hung out. We didn't do much. It was a nice day to just relax! I loved it!

Menu Plan Monday 11/28

So our past few weeks have been hectic. We have eaten out a few more times that I'm proud to admit! So I took a few meals that we didn't use and carried them over to this menu plan. I'm hopeful that in the next few weeks we can slow down long enough to prepare and eat a healthy dinner together!




Monday- crockpot chicken and dumplins, veggie

Tuesday- slow cooker beef stew, biscuits

Wednesday- chicken patties sandwiches, chicken parm, veggie

Thursday- white chicken enchiladas- found this on www.pinterest.com

Friday- Deep dish pizza casserole

Saturday- Italian dressing chicken & potatoes in the crock pot

Sunday- chili and sunshine muffins

Day 27 of Thanks...

I'm so glad to be home!!!!! While our trip to Ohio was fun, I was so ready to get home...to my house...where my life is centered! I love living here! =)

Day 27:

Today I am so thankful for my life in another state! I only have to worry about keeping my kids, my husband, and myself in a healthy/happy state. I get to choose which other relationships to nurture, keep going, and invest in! I don't have to deal with family drama up close and personal on a daily basis! Also Michigan beat Ohio State yesterday! GO BLUE!!! =)

Day 26 of Thanks...

Today we came home from our trip to Ohio. We had a nice visit with our family & friend! We had an interesting Thanksgiving! =) It was great though!

Day 26:

I am thankful to have been born into such a supporting family. No matter what we stick by each other through thick or thin. =) I feel very blessed!

Day 25 of Thanks....

Today is BLACK FRIDAY!!!

Day 25:

Today I am thankful that God always provides for us! I feel very blessed to have such a loving God!

Day 24 of Thanks...

Today is Thanksgiving!! Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends & family! I hope you have a beautiful day filled with yummy food, happiness, and love!!!

Day 24:

Today I am very thankful (after all it is THANKSgiving!) for my kids, Deep, my parents, my Grandmas, my family, and my friends....and a little thankful for pumpkin crunch! =)

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving folks! =)

Day 23 of Thanks...

Today is my birthday!!! I am 32 years young today. =)

Day 23:

Today I am very thankful for my parents! Knowing that my birthday was in these 30 days I wanted to save my mom & dad for today. They have always been there for me. They nurtured me and always showed me the best choices my whole life. I am so thankful to have both of my parents with me. My dad fought a very aggressive last year, and I am so thankful that his surgery went well. He is currently cancer free! Praise God!!

My parents have always been a great support for me. They have helped me when I am down, and picked me up when I've needed it.

My parents are great grandparents to my kids. My kids absolutely adore their Meme & Paw!

I love you Mom & Dad! Thanks for being my parents! I love you both very very much!!! Happy Keli's Birthday (delivery day) to you Mom...since you did all the hard work! ;) I love you!

Day 22 of Thanks...

Day 22:

Today I am absolutely thankful for my oldest "kiddo" Khiley. Khiley is actually my cousin, and I got custody of her in 2007. She lived with us for about 3 years. Last year in December Khiley married a wonderful man named Walt. Yesterday afternoon at 4:10 Khiley gave birth to a BEAUTIFUL baby boy named Hunter Edward Taylor. He was born via emergency cesarean section. He weighed a whopping 8 lbs 4 oz & was 22 inches long. I am so proud of Khiley. She did a fabulous job yesterday! I am so thrilled to be a "KiKi" (my name for grandma LOL) to sweet little Hunter! I also got quite acquainted with Hunter's MawMaw, Belinda (Walt's Mother), yesterday. She is such a blessing to Khiley, Walt, & Hunter. Thank you Belinda!!! <3

God has blessed Khiley & Walt...and the rest of us with a sweet baby boy! So today I am absolutely, amazingly thrilled to say that I am so very thankful for Khiley, Walt, Belinda, and of course Mr. Hunter!!! I love you all!

Day 21 of Thanks..

Day 21:

Today is my very best friend's birthday! She is such a blessing in my life. She tells me the truth when I need to hear it, and she listens to me complain when I feel the need. She has been a true blessing in my life in the last 2 years. God has shown me what a true friend is. Missi is one of the most beautiful, amazing, friendly, giving, and kind-hearted friends that anyone could ever have! She has done so much for me I don't even know how to begin to thank her. She has a beautiful family, and I feel so privileged to be a part of that family. She has an awesome hubby & fabulous kids! They complete her. So many people think that they will be friends forever with their "high school friends." Most of the time those friendships fade away....well I am blessed having my high school best friend still be my best friend today. I love you Missi! I hope you have an AMAZING BIRTHDAY!!! XOXO

Day 20 of Thanks...

WOW November is 2/3 of the way over! Only 10 more days left. My birthday is only 3 days away, and Thanksgiving is only 4 days away! My family has started making plans for Thanksgiving. I am taking pumpkin crunch...see recipe in my blog. I posted it a few days ago....and ranch mashed potatoes. YUM! I'm also getting excited for Black Friday. I haven't seen a bunch of stuff that I NEED to go get. I guess I will decide after I get a good look at the ads. Anyway...

Day 20:

Today I am thankful that Deep is my husband & my kids' daddy! He is the best daddy any kid could ask for. He provides for us, he helps me with the kids...changing diapers doesn't scare him!, he helps around the house...I could go on and on. I truly feel blessed in life because I am truly married to the VERY BEST MAN for me! =) God knew what he was doing when he brought the 2 of us together! Thanks Deep for being such an amazing man. Yes this is the second time I have put Deep for being what I am thankful for. He deserves it! Honestly, I could probably think of a reason to use him for all 30 days. I am truly blessed!

Day 19 of Thanks...

Day 19:

Today I am thankful for Mr. Max! Max is such a lovebug! He is my first born boy...after having 2 girls it was amazing to add a boy to our family. He is such a handsome, funny, amazing, keep-me-on-my-toes, (again) FUNNY boy! His teacher told me that he is so hilarious. She said that he is always telling her a story that makes her laugh. He loves sports, Legos, computer games, tv, spending cuddle time with his Dad & I, eating, and playing outside. He is doing great in school, and he is an awesome brother! We love our little guy, Max!

Day 18 of Thanks...

Day 18:

Today I am thankful for NAP TIME!! I am not feeling my best today, and it is so nice to have about 2 hours that I can just relax and snuggle with my boys. I even got to take a little nap with them.

Day 17 of Thanks!

Only a week until Thanksgiving! WOW! This month is just flying by...thankfully!

Day 17:

Today I am thankful for family! I have a fun, crazy, & exciting family! There is NEVER a dull moment when our family is together. Every time we visit most of our family gets together...it's great! I feel so blessed to have the family I have.

Day 16 of Thanks!

This is going to be a silly day....I just know that it is! I have all my 3 boys home with me today. Kohen doesn't have school today, and Max is home sick.

Day 16:

Today I am thankful for footie jammies! I ADORE footie jammies for my kids! There is nothing cuter than seeing my kids all snuggled up in their footies! When the weather I (secretly) long for fall's cold nights to see my kids in footies! I just can't get enough of it!

Day 15 of Thanks

November is half over! Goodness it's flying by! My birthday is 8 days away, and Thanksgiving is 9 days away! We will be going to Ohio for Turkey Day.

Day 15:

Today I am thankful for Devas. My little guy is sick, and he wants to be cuddled constantly. So today I am spending my day relaxing & cuddling with my Lil' Guy! Devas is a smart, busy, observasnt, sweet, and funny little guy! He is a great little brother...he loves all the attention! He is busy learning all of the exciting things that most 13 month old boys are learning.

Day 14 of Thanks!

Day 14:

Today I am thankful for Kamdyn. She is such a blessing in our lives. She is a determined, smart, beautiful young lady. She is incredibly dependable, and always seeing the positive side of life. She reminds me to be thankful for today! She is also a pretty good big sister!