Be Thankful for a Blessed Life

Life can be hectic and sometimes I feel like all I do is work. I have to make myself take a break and enjoy all the sweet friends and family I have who are close to me. After working at Eastman and the shop on Friday's I tend to go home and rest. Instead this Friday we went to dinner with a friend we both have known for around 35 years - Darrell and his sweet wife Janice. We met at Tupelo Honey in J.C. I had their delicious salmon and Jim had the waffle chicken. Our meals were fabulous and it was so much fun catching up with the Murphy's. I didn't get any pictures to post - but wanted to remember this fun evening with them.
As I was getting ready to go to the shop on Saturday morning, Jim ran the vacuum cleaner. I always tell him how cute he is behind the vacuum cleaner, stove, dishwasher, broom...  :-)

After getting off work from the shop Malisha brought Elizabeth over. I hadn't spent time with her in about three weeks - I was having withdrawals! We had so much fun, eating a big breakfast, going to the park, playing in the yard with the wagon I bought Malisha when she turned one and playing on her swing set.  Our new neighbors stopped by to introduce themselves. Elizabeth and their daughter, Grace 2 1/2 immediately became friends.

I couldn't love these two more!  

On Sunday we took Elizabeth home after playing for about 5 straight hours - we both were exhausted but had a blast! Jim and I were invited to another longtime friend from work (Celeste and Kim) for a cookout. Oh my goodness we had such great time. We are looking forward to riding our motorcycle with them and making more fun memories!

Yes, life can be hectic sometimes but we must stop and be thankful for all the blessings we have!