Im sitting on my cozy blue chair in the kitchen, waiting for potatoes to boil, listening to the rain and the birds and thinking that theres really nothing exciting to post about. The past couple years have been full of firsts and overwhelming and adventure and excitement! And now things are slowly settling into peaceful routine. This gentle quiet, though new is not unwelcome in the least however and we wake up each morning, fresh, forgiven, and excited to face the days challenges.

Maurits has been doing very well in his job. I love his enthusiasm about his work! Plus a few oudated dutch items on the side are always appreciated...My job is going extremely well also, and every day I smile at how very blessed I am to have the job that I do. My little guy has been such a pleasure to work with this year, and he is an example to me in his kind and joyful spirit. Even before morning coffee (that one I am still in the process of learning...)

Were loving the regular normal of being married. I have an amazing man to share life with and Im so thankful for that! Especially this thanksgiving weekend its easy to miss family and close friends at the small dinner table. Yet I also have the choice to focus on all the many blessings we are showered with, to create our own traditions (not hard when the hubby is a fantastic chef!), to make these events special by dressing up, making a fancy dinner and eating on the floor (still gotta convince the man about that!) and be content about where God has placed us.

We also are starting up a gift basket business together with our landlords! Right now we are in the sales process, taking orders and finalizing our ideas for a christmas basket. So much fun to plan!

Well, the potatoes are ready!

May you all be blessed as you think about the many reasons for thanks this weekend!