Tastes of the Season
Holiday Treats and Hot Holiday Drinks (sentiment) by A Chemistry With Paper
Celebration Frames (circle sentiment) by Lizzie Anne
paper by KI memories-Grateful
This candy apple is just so YUMMY in person. I stamped and cut 3 times!!! Lots of dimension on this. First time stamped on cardstock base.
Stamped- colored -and cut apple, with carmel, and stick. (this get wrapped)
Next time just colored and cut the caramel!! I then wrapped the cut apple with the cellophane that comes wrapped around your paper packs.
This really reminded me of Thanksgiving. Not necessarily TRADITIONAL, but still sent the message of fall, and thanks. To me anyway.
Well Happy Thanksgiving! A day early for some reading.
Hope today reminds you to be thankful for SOMETHING everyday, not just recognize it once a year.
Even when things are bad, there is always a bright spot “somewhere”.
I really always try to acknowledge that, and make sure people around me know I appreciate them. Keyword-TRY.
I honestly am not good at that part. I get “wrapped up” and forget to get thank you’s out promptly, and I’m always late sending cards-if at all. YIKES!!! Looks like I should be thinking New Year resolutions instead. Better start making notes.
Anyway, I like to relfect year to year, and how much has been accomplished or changed.
I have to say its been a fabulous year! I am very thankful for everything I have.
I’m thankful for my kids “thankful for” projects! They came out so cute, and made me SO happy. They are the type of projects they bring home, that you will save for ETERNITY!!! To see what is important to them, and their cute drawings-PRICELESS!!!! You will see some photos soon. I want to include a Smilebox of our Thanksgiving Day-so look for that sometime this weekend. I know, I’m LAME!
Alexa was only hospitalized ONCE thus far. That is HUGE!! She is getting stronger, and her hair is growing in. She is fighting this horrible disease that has invaded her body. She has been sick on and off but nothing we can’t handle. She is alive and fighting. She is such an amazing little person. I see so much strength in her. She makes me proud. I feel her life will hopefully change the bleak perception a lot of people have of those with Down Syndrome. She is very high functioning, just a bit shy. I am proud of her.
I’m not trying to toot my own horn, but I am proud of some of the things I have done as a mother. And I’m not afraid to say “Hey, you know what I am a good mom”. No, not everyday, but more often than not. I think more mom’s need to give themselves MORE credit. I also think they need to STOP feeling selfish for doing things for themselves. Its VITAL to being a good parent. I truly believe that.
I watched my mom never do anything for herself-just devote her life to us. Only to find herself alone with nothing of her own when we grew up. It was so sad to me. I vowed I wouldn’t do that.
I do what I can to make a difference in this world. In a few areas. Like Alexa’s Stamp set. I was so proud I was able to make that idea/dream, of using a stamp set to make a difference, a reality, thanks to Melissa Bastow!
I’m there when it counts, I do what I can for my children to have a happy and memorable childhood.
We have our traditions that I hope they pass on to their family.
I teach them good values (although we really need to get our buts back to church-not proud of that).
And, I fight for them, and what is right.
I apologize to them, when I am wrong, or reacted in a way that was not fair. I think that is very important.
Don’t get me wrong I make a million mistakes during the day, but when its all said and done I think I’m doing pretty well.
Most importantly I am doing my best! Thats all anyone can ask for right?
Im thankful for my husband, and our relationship. We have such an amazing marriage-seriously! If I were looking in on us, I would want to have what we have. I was blessed to be given such a great guy. I was not so lucky the first time (Alexa’s dad was a nightmare). Especially having the medical issue’s we have faced. I have seen families destroyed. We always work together. He is my very best friend. I love everything about him.
I am thankful that my husband has a job, in a field, that when needed , he can work from home. This has saved us financially during Alexa’s long hospitalizations and appointments.
I am also glad that he is able to support our entire family on his income alone. I am able to be home with my children, which while can be INSANE, is really what I want to do.
Im thankful that no matter how INSANE my kids can drive me, there is always that ONE moment, in that day, that makes it all worth it. Like the hug and kiss for no reason followed by the best words a mom can hear “I love you bunches mommy”. Or the quick turn around, to blow me a kiss everyday as they get on the bus.
I’m thankful for our home. While we have a ton left to do, its ours!
I’m thankful for my mom-even though we have our ups and downs she has always been my best friend.
I’m thankful I have been able to accomplish above and beyond the goals I have set for myself. Let me tell you I had alot. I’m so very blessed to have had the opportunities open up to Lil Ole “ME”!!! Never did I think that when I began to pursue my dream, the doors would fly open that have. Big thanks to those I work with and for, and all you who inspire me and keep me going!
I am fortunate to work for the best, most amazing people, along side some of the most talented people, that I admire.
I’m thankful for my friends-be it in my life or here. I have grown to know so many amazing people though stamping! Its truly amazing. My cyber friends helped get me though those long hospitalizations, and have taken the rollercoaster ride in my life, with me, like they were right next to me. So thank YOU!
I’m thankful for those of you here who lurk, comment, and share.
I also try to Pay it Forward, as often as I can. Still need to work on that too.
Lastly I’m thankful that I’m making the most of the path that God has put me on. I’m not sure what is in the future, but I know it will be OK. If I can just keep my eye’s on all that I DO have.
At the end of the day that’s all that matters.
So I want to wish you and your family a wonderful, healthy and happy season. Not just today or tomorrow or on Christmas but all year, every year.
Tose of you going through difficult times or a broken heart, or missing someone-I wish you comfort, faith (which is not always an easy thing to have), peace and fast healing.
I would be so happy to hear what YOU are thankful for this year.
Till tomorrow! Friday is our blog challenge-and I have a cute Bella card to share in Honor of my anual shopping venture on Black Friday.
Saturday-Sketch Challenge time.
Sunday-More fabulous gift ideas-unless you are sick to death of my ranmbling about gift giving 😀
Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours.
24 Responses for "Tastes of the Season-A post on thankfulness"
Isnt it wonderful when you have so many things to be thankful for. I too, am in a position to be thankful for many many good people and things in my life.
Have a great weekend.
Janine
What a wonderful post Lauren! You totally had me teary eyed reading that! Thank you for sharing such wonderful creations with us and for sharing your family as well!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Lauren, Thank you for a wonderful blog that i read regularly. She have such great ideas and keep me smiling. I can’t tell you how often I read excerpts from your blog to my DH. You are a wonderful mom and you are an ispiration to us all to give ourselves credit, even if we aren’t wonderful everyday, LOL. Happy Thanksgiving, maybe I’ll run into you shopping on Black Friday. I’ll be out there too.
Lauren,
Thank you for reminding us to be thankful — your thankful thoughts were very well written, and you do have a LOT to be thankful for! (not saying that in a bad way). There were also some GREAT reminders to me, as a mom. 😉 Thank you for sharing from your heart. Thank you for sharing all your WONDERFUL ideas! Thank you for giving. I’m so glad I found your blog awhile back…it has been a true blessing to me!
Happy Thanksgiving!
I just love your mindset! And the fact that you are honest and can recognize that you’re a good Mom! 🙂
I think that when you have a child with special needs it puts things in perspective and you don’t take life for granted.
For my part I am thankful for my family of course but just thinking about it now made me realize I am also thankful for finding myself more this year. I started my blog almost a year ago (the personal one, not the craft one) and I have enjoyed writing tremendously and “met” some awesome people along the way, then about 6 months ago I started the card making and a little bit of scrapbooking and it opened a new world to me…
I am thankful for finding your blog, it is a breath of fresh air in my day!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! ♥
I love reading thankful posts. I am so glad to hear Alexa is doing so well. Here’s to no more serious illnesses this season.
I love this card. The wrapped apple is wonderful.
What a wonderful post. I am so proud of the young woman, wife and mother that you are. Though I have never met you IRL, I know that you are someone that I would love to “sit and visit with”. I am thankful for that.
Though my heart is sad during this holiday season, I am trying really hard to not let my grief effect others. I miss Rodney more than I can say, but I am thankful for the years that we had together. I am thankful for my family, for my daughter and so very, very thankful for the PSF’s that help me through each day – even though you all may not even realize it.
God bless you and your family during this holiday season.
That apple looks good enough to eat! I am thankful you so enjoy sharing your endless creativity with us. I’m thankful for wonderful friends, an amazing husband, polite and respectful and funny kids, my health, and my family. Though life always has its ups and downs, I’m thankful to be where and who I am.
Thank you for your always positive attitude, your love of life, and sharing your family with us. Happy Thanksgiving!
That apple looks great! I love reading your stories and viewing all your amazing work. Thanks for reminding us to take a minute and remember what we are thankful for. Sometimes we get wrapped up in little crazy things that we forget to look at the full picture and not to worry about those little crazy things like we do.
Anyhow, look forward to more challenges. I love your sketch challenges.
Happy Happy Thanksgiving!
I enjoyed your post, and love your card! Happy Thanksgiving!
You really should include a Kleenex tissue alert before posting something as warm and lovely as this! LOL!
Where do I begin after a post like that?
Lauren, I am in aw of you, your abundant talent, your foresight, your fortitude, your strength, your courage. I am thankful that I found you and your FAB blog on the internet.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and feelings. They really bring home everything this holiday season is about.
Holiday Hugs,
Char in So Cal
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I don’t have much time this morning but wanted to wish you and your family a very happy Thanksgiving today! Enjoy your time together…it’s always precious!
Happy Thanksgiving Lauren! Your post was wonderful and very insightful! I too am so thankful for my sweet children and loving husband. I am very lucky even though there are days…… LOL!!!
Have a great day!
~Lynda
I am thankful for my family, of course; for Alexa walking out of the hospital not letting anyone wheel her out 🙂 , all of my PSF’s, for the smiles you’ve emailed when you didn’t know it was needed, and for all of the time’s you’ve let me vent a bit too.
Oh, and I’m especially thankful knowing there is a way to put my fav treat on a card: caramel apples! I have got to try something like this somehow.
**LOVE** this caramel apple card! You did such a fabulous job on it — it looks REAL!
I just love this card,too-WhatI really like about you is your honesty-You always speak from your heart and I so admire that. I am very thankful for each day that God gives me to enjoy all the blessings H e has bestowed on me. I enjoy your blog so much-and all the inspiration I get from you.Have a wonderful and blessed holiday season–Karen
LOVE your fantastic wrapped apple — you are so talented and creative! And even better was your heartfelt, honest, and inspiring post. I too have a kiddo with special needs (my 3 yr. old has CP) — and while I’d give everything I own for him not to have his condition, in so many ways it has been a blessing to me and my family. We are so much more grounded and aware of how blessed we are to have each other, a warm and wonderful home, caring friends, the resources to get him the treatments he needs, and a healthy sense of humor to not take the little things too seriously. If you have to take the bad, you might as well find the silver lining, don’t you think? Hugs to you, Lauren!
This card just makes me want a candied apple to eat. What a cute idea wrapping the apple. You give me much inspiration. Thanks Lauren!
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Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
I would echo everything you’re thankful for as my own – you said it all to perfection! I’m also thankful for our friendship. I’ve learned a lot from you and have gained many wonderful new friends along the way with you. {Hugs to all the PSFs}.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
Hugs,
Renee
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