1. Logan…My one and only sweet, sweet baby turned 11 years old today. Where does the time go?

2. All that we have been through together…constantly learning and growing <3

3. He is such a sweet and amazing boy. I am so blessed!

4. His good friend, Preston came to spend a couple days and nights with us. He lives about an hour away, so they don't see each other very often.

5. He had just a few friends over for pizza and cupcakes. :)

6. Seeing him so happy…

7. Last night the boys were chatty for a long time after they went to bed, but tonight they crashed right out!

8. I am going to crash right out, too!

9. Looking forward to a couple of days of it being just the two of us…

10. Enjoying big and small things with him…I am so grateful that I have been able to stay home with him since birth.

1. The way things happen the way they are supposed to…Due to an unreliable roofer (which I was initially unhappy about) we were home yesterday to save our basement from water and to save our garden. Our corn was blown over in a very strong storm that came through. Today we will work on standing it all back up.

2. A dry forecast. We have a leaky porch roof, an old basement, and an over saturated garden. We could really use some drying out!

3. After the storm passed, Logan and I took the dog for a walk. I am so grateful that the above issues are our only ones…The storm was quite destructive. There were downed trees and power lines, all very close to home. The very large trees surround our house and our neighbors houses are all intact.

4. I’m so glad that our Sugaree was home with us and not at the doggie hotel, scared and alone. <3

5. Text messaging to update my mom on our status and to hear how they were weathering the storm, in their neck of the woods.

6. We did not lose power!

7. Logan's sense of humor and the way he comforts me when I'm feeling anxious…

8. Sugaree is also in touch with my emotions and seems to know when I need comfort.

9. Procrastinating…I work better under pressure! LOL

10. One hour photo

1. Heartfelt apologies…

2. An affordable quote for getting our leaky roof fixed…and learning not to wait so long next time.

3. It’s leaking over the front porch, not inside my house.

4. My husband and son were able to get some weeds pulled in between storms.

5. I was outside dyeing and was able to get everything wrapped up before torrential rains came. My work was saved, but I was drenched. :)

6. My friend brought over her toddler twin boys and they played with Sugaree in her baby pool. It was so cute!

7. An evening walk

8. A much needed phone conversation with lots of laughter

9. Watching Logan building with Legos

10. Going with the flow as our plans change

1. Getting things taken care of

2. Walking with my son and the dog

3. Youtube

4. The Beatles Second Album

5. Lasagna

6. Staying neutral

7. Rain gauges

8. Talking shop :)

9. Saying the right thing at the right time..

10. Getting mail

1. The first Independence Day of my husband’s official retirement…I am so grateful that he made it through 24 years of service. <3

2. He has found a nice group of guys to ride with…They met early this morning for a ride.

3. Having dyes to wash out this morning…It's like Christmas!

4. My sweet boy has been so busy. I'm grateful that we will be together all day, but I'm happy that he enjoys an active social life. :)

5. Finding ways to keep a sense of normalcy, as a big change occurs in his life. Ellie is moving…not far away, but she won't be four houses down anymore. It will be hard for both of them.

6. We picked four heads of cauliflower!!!

7. Logan is going to cook steaks on the grill for dinner. It's such a joy to watch him grow.

8. Having fun things to look forward to

9. Working up a good sweat

10. Getting it together…

1. Package tracking…Just get there already!!! I’m ok. Really. :)

2. Making a big sale…

3. Logan being excited for me…He’s my biggest supporter. <3

4. It rained and rained today, and our basement stayed relatively dry. I was praying and praying.

5. Closing doors…When one door closes, another door opens.

6. Cooking dinner together and cleaning up together

7. Broccoli from the garden, again…I don't think I could ever get sick of it!

8. Making plans that work for all three of us, in different ways

9. Choosing to search out the good instead of complaining about something that is kind of a pain…The pain part will pass and pay off!

10. We love gratitude!

1. Getting up early…What a good time to get things done!

2. I took my dog for two nice walks today…It’s so good for both of us. :)

3. Our front porch

4. Meal planning…I don’t always do it, but it is a good thing! Lol

5. Making a shirt for myself

6. My next door neighbor, Barb

7. Talking to my mom

8. Keeping my unpleasant mood in check…

9. More broccoli from the garden…It’s the best!

10. Logan reading his National Geographic Kids <3

1. I am so grateful for the times when my husband understands my quirks. :)

2. He talked me through an anxious drive this morning…I was in the middle of nowhere and unsure of where I was going.

3. Making it safe and sound to watch Logan swim…and back home

4. A clean bill of health for my dog…We discovered a strange lump on her side and the biopsy showed it’s nothing to worry about.

5. I like her vet. He is funny.

6. He said her weight is just right…He wouldn’t want to see her gain any weight, but he wouldn’t want to see her go on a diet. He’s put her on diets before. <3

7. Knowing that people were praying for her…God, I love that sweet animal. (in case you all haven't noticed ;))

8. The Tour de' France…My husband and son love to watch it so much, that we're actually watching last year's tour while we wait for this year's. LOL

9. More rain…

10. Logan chose to stay home tonight instead of going to Ellie's house.

1. A visit to the dog groomer…Sugaree is looking good!

2. Perfect timing

3. Prayer

4. Finally getting some much needed rain…I am so happy for our garden!

5. Logan getting over being disappointed

6. Reliable friends

7. A break in the rain that allowed for a nice walk with my dog <3

8. Thunder that rolls in slowly

9. Homemade macaroni and cheese

10. Ellie spotted me on the front porch while I was waiting for Logan to come home, and she came to wait with me. <3

1. It has been so nice and hot…I moved my tie-dye operation out of the basement and onto the deck.

2. I could sit out there ALL day…I actually did for a good part of yesterday and today.

3. Taking a break and digging in the dirt

4. The workers from the power company that worked into the wee hours of the morning to restore our power

5. Enjoying a campfire in our fire pit

6. Logan was so excited to pick out Ellie’s birthday gift. :)

7. Ellie shares her birthday with my dog. Lol

8. Doing what I can and being okay with what I can do…

9. Surprises

10. Decisions that take a load off