There is something wonderful about watching a child learn. I don’t have enough patience to teach, but I’m giving it with my best shot. And Ava’s doing such a great job at this stage of learning to read. I’m grateful for her love of learning and all the progress she’s made so far.
Today I enjoyed a fun day of hanging with family and friends at a crawfish boil and later attending a big Evening Under the Stars Gala with Donovon at Camp Mabry.
I’m so thankful for such good times and so much fun this Saturday.
Today Donovon, Ava, and I met Donovon’s cousin and his family at the Air Show at Camp Mabry. It was so great to get out on such a gorgeous day and spend time with family. Spending time with family means so much to me. These are the times that I cherish. These are the times that I appreciate and hold dear. These are the times that I know I will look back on and be grateful.
What a fantastic day. I can’t help but think about it and smile. 
How can anyone not appreciate My Little Princess’s adorable dimples? And she sure know how to use them….I can’t help but feel so happy and loved when I see that dimply smile on my baby’s face.
I’m grateful everyday for these beautiful, beautiful girls of mine. 
Sunday a week ago, I spent most of the day cleaning and organizing Ava’s room. I’m thankful today that not only has her room stayed clean, but Ava’s new appreciation for her clean room has motivated her to keep it clean. She keeps her shoes organized and puts her toys away after playing with them. My baby girl is growing up!
My Mom Judy and I took Alexa and Ava to see Cinderella today. We were all very impressed with the movie. The best part was the Frozen short at the beginning that had Ava mesmerized. I regret not capturing a photo of her beaming face. Nonetheless, we have a wonderful afternoon together, and I’m grateful for such a fun movie date with them.
Today we drove to Spring, Texas to attend the engagement party of one our long-time family friends. First of all, I love weddings and anything wedding-related. Secondly, at our age, weddings are very few and far between. Lastly, getting the opportunity to get together with family and friends for such a joyous occasion, it goes without saying that I was jumping-up-and-down-excited. 🙂
It turned out to be a lovely affair. The bonus being that our little family – Donovon, Alexa, Ava, and I – got to spend some nice quality time together. I’m so grateful for being surrounded by family and friends in celebration of young love! 
Ava and I spent the afternoon together at one of my friend’s son’s birthday party. I enjoyed the one-on-one time with her and savored her still pre-school-aged state. She starts Kindergarten in the fall and well, as I’ve witnessed first-hand with Alexa, it all zooms by after that. The next thing I know, she’ll be graduating from high school. 😦
It all happens way too fast, so I will cherish and be thankful for these Saturday afternoons with My Little Icing-Loving Princess for as long as I can.
Donovon is in the living room perfecting his latest Lego robot creation.
Alexa is the dining room giggling at something on her iPhone.
Ava is in her room singing “Let It Go” for the gazillionth time.
I sit on the couch taking a pause from reading my Kindle to soak it all in. I giggle to myself. I take a mental snapshot. I cherish the moment and this household full of all the love and joy a person can stand. I’m so grateful for this scene. It just doesn’t get much better than this.
Gratitude Daily 