What am I thankful for?

I could sit here all week writing down things I am thankful for, but here are a few of them.

My daughter's sweet smile

My husbands scent after a day of work

The brisk whether that has fallen over Vegas

The little family I have left

Venti Vanilla steamers with whole milk

The feet attached to my legs

A roof over my head

The creative mind God gave me

My Mother-in-law

The voice I use to sing Olive to sleep

The love I have for Devin

The love he shares with me

The formula in my daughter's stomach

Homemade taquitos I made with Devin last night

The fall leaves that cover the ground

The two jobs God blessed Devin with

Caramel Macchiato ice cream

My daughter's kidney that works

The way Devin kisses my forehead

The many people who love my daughter

And getting to spend everyday with her.

I am most thankful for my daughters current good health. It's nice getting through each day without having to run to the E.R. and worry about my baby. 

Last, I am thankful for my amazing fiance, Devin. We have been through so much together and I wake up each morning next to him, thanking God for sending him to me. Though our life isn't perfect now, it is a lot better than it was before he came to me.

Life in a day with Olive

Wakes up cute, as always.

Enjoys a nice warm bottle of milk

Starts off on her daily adventures.

Hops on her bike, for a joy ride.

Acts like a dog.

Stops for a quick, but messy, snack.

Back to terrorizing the house.

Gets stuck and giggles her little heart out.

Stops for another snack.

Yells at her Grandma.

Chews on her Daddy's finger.

than refuses to go to sleep.

It's hard to be this cute.

olives blanket

I have been really busy these last few days with Christmas projects. I just finished Olive's first quilt and matching stuffed owl. 

The quilt squares are made out of Olive's old receiving blankets, the white material on the back of the quilt is my baby blanket, the owls eyes are an old pillow case and the thread is my great grandmother's. It is over 50 years old (which made it challenging) She gave me her sewing kit a couple of years ago before she passed and I have been hesitant to use anything in it, but when I decided to make Olive a quilt I new I had to put a piece of her great great grandmother in it. So now she will always be watching over my little Olive. 

More project pictures to come. Next I am making our Christmas stockings and a 'sock elephant' for little miss O.