A Frozen Parade

This year for Sutton's annual Parade of Lights, Jan's "Frozen" vision truly came to life with temperatures in the upper teens. It  was definitely chilly, however my sister was kind enough to bring Olaf and Anna all the way from Orleans to make an appearance with Elsa on the Mack Inc. float. They were just a little excited to go see the float.

It was dazzling! 

Jan also wore an Olaf costume and rode in the back of the truck. Nathan, John and Mason stayed nice and toasty inside the pickup.

There were several other creative floats and I am glad that I was able to stand with my sister and enjoy the entire parade. We even got to sip on a little hot chocolate and cider courtesy of the Midtown Hair Studio. According to the Clay County News, the parade had 20 entries make their trek down Saunders Avenue.

It was a lot of driving in one cold Monday evening, however I think Kelly thought it was worth it and I have no doubt the kiddos had a blast. According to Anna, "That was awesome!" 

Give Thanks in Everything

"Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Some days, when Mason is awake at 5:15 am, Jentry has a complete meltdown over the way her socks "feel all wrong" in her shoes, and I am trying to put a hot meal on the table while my husband leisurely makes his way home via a stop at the golf course, it is difficult to be thankful in EVERYTHING. However, I wouldn't trade my sweet baby boy for all the sleep in the world, I wouldn't change my daughter's strong personality for a perfect angel and I my husband...well if a cocktail and a few minutes to socialize after a day of work provides him with his unimaginable patience, then by all means I will let him take his sweet time getting home.

By following these three commands -- be joyful, pray continually, and give thanks -- I find it easier to be joyful and thankful. However, to be totally honest with myself, my problems are so minimal when compared to others'. Most circumstances in my life are quite easy to be thankful for and my gratitude should flow freely.

The pictures in my camera roll from the month of November are proof of how very blessed I am.

The beautiful paint in the sky. It was Jentry's idea to stop and take a picture on the way home from picking up Mason at daycare. She has such an appreciation for beauty.

A boy and his Papa.

Yummy pumpkin treats.

Another holiday with Great Grandma Johnson and the Johnson family.

Isaiah and Claire

Boy toys!

Too much amazing food and sweet sleep.

First Thanksgivings.

More time with grandma and Papa Bose and a Husker win in overtime.

Jentry's creative artwork.

Eight months with this smiley boy.

What an adorable little eyebrow raise.

So much to be thankful for!

Dear Santa

"Mom can you please be sure this gets in the mail today?"

So of course I opened it!

Translation: I want doctor things and snow outfits and Isabelle some cloths please.

I just love this age.

McBose

We now officially have two McBose girls in our family!  Nathan and I may have been the first to create the McBose partnership but little did we know we would not be the last. After eleven years of dating, my cousin Dani Bose finally tied the knot with her best friend Kevin McMurray, in beautiful Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Nathan and I had a wonderful time with my family and thoroughly enjoyed an adult vacation. John and Jan were kind enough to take care of Jentry and Mason while we were away.

View from our room.

Hola beautiful water views.

We were lucky enough to have found these handsome twins on our first day there.

A walk on the beach.

Mama with her girls.

Gussied up and ready for the big event.

Ceremony on the jetty

I do!

Cheers to the new McBoses

It was a gorgeous wedding and smashin' party.

That's it...work it...work it.

Love loved the architecture in the lobby.

The foliage was unreal.

Perfectly manicured.

Beautiful balconies.

Yummy bananas.

Well hello green buddy. I almost missed ya there.

Water aerobics with Christian.

The friendly iguana loved to be petted.

Adios Mexico! Until next time mi amigo.