A lovely Sunday here. We changed the schedule around so the first thing we did was to take family photos.

We had some sweet ones.

And then went right into tickle time.

Which was so much fun.

That I just didn’t want it to end.

We tickled and tickled.

Then Jake and David played wii for a bit while I sketched.

And Nathaniel watched.

Then it was nap time and Jake worked while I did my art journal and other list items. David got to play some more wii. After that we had a friend come over with his son and they all played together.

Nathaniel enjoyed sitting at the table with the bigger boys.

And he was just his usual happy self.

Especially with Daddy.

Now the day’s winding down and we’re all relaxing. I have some books to read tonight. I feel so relaxed and peaceful. I hope it continues to be so.

Three Things I’m Grateful For:
1. I am grateful I read two wonderful books today.
2. I am grateful for art journaling, I really love it.
3. I am grateful that Jake’s friend came. It was great to see all the kids playing together.

Three Things David’s Grateful For:
1. I am grateful that we had a playdate with Nico
2. I am grateful that daddy played wii with me.
3. I am grateful that I will play connect-four with daddy.

We had some guests last night and there were more people than usual so we had to bring in one of the tables from the backyard to put the food on and we didn’t put it back last night. This morning, within minutes, Nathaniel had already claimed it as his own.

We did end up chatting late into the night so we both overslept and it meant everything was delayed. But nonetheless, we did get family photos after I exercised.

I love Nathaniel’s face in this one. He’s doing the no-no laughing face.

And I am laughing in this one. Jake was making jokes I couldn’t resist.

We had tickle time of course.

I really love these laughter shots.

And each of them make me super happy.

After we were done, I managed to catch this gem.

Then I got to work on my layout, sketching and other daily todos. Right around dinner, I snapped this of David.

And a few of Nathaniel. He’s saying Bob here which always comes with a hand-raise.

And here he’s saying “oh no!”

He is sad that Bob is over.

We are going out for date night tonight. Just to the movies but it will be nice to get away with Jake even if I didn’t get through all my todo list for the day. When I come home, I will try to do some art and I am hoping my jaw will feel better by then.

Three Things I’m Grateful For:
1. I am grateful I got a package in the mail from amazon. Some books I wanted to read.
2. I am grateful for class videos that have been keeping me company as I exercise.
3. I am grateful that we get to go out tonight.

Three Things David’s Grateful For:
1. I am grateful that Daddy will play wii with me. {* his pick for the journal} thank you Caroline!!
2. I am grateful that I got some pokemon cards.
3. I am grateful that I played wii.

Nathaniel’s gotten into Bob the Builder lately and says “bob bob” while raising his hand when he sees anything Bob the builder related. We’ve been watching a few intro movies on YouTube together.

And every now and then I say “Nathaniel” and he says “what?” It doesn’t matter how many times I’ve already said it, he keeps answering. I love that.

David had “David day” today where he got to do several things of his own choosing. One of them was to play Wii.

Here’s more of Nathaniel watching Bob on my computer.

Look at that smile. His joy is so visible.

Jake’s brother and sister in law had a baby today. Little Jonah. I wanted to take a moment to congratulate them and wish all of them a long and prosperous life. Another cousin in the family. We have a bunch of guests coming tonight so I have to run but I wanted to take a moment to apologize for neglecting the emails and comments lately. I will catch up this weekend, I promise.

Three Things I’m Grateful For:
1. I am grateful for the weekend. Really really grateful.
2. I am grateful for guests coming over tonight, it promises to be fun.
3. I am grateful that did two layouts last night.

Three Things David’s Grateful For:
1. I am grateful that it was David Day. {* his pick for the journal} thank you Caroline!!
2. I am grateful that I played wii.
3. I am grateful that I had chocolate milk.

Another shot of my kids sitting on the couch together. I can’t get enough of these.

David playing with the iphone (taking pictures) while Nathaniel naps.

My super-duper handsome boy.

And another.

the little one with his sweet smile.

trying to snap some shots over dinner.

and not being super-successful.

Feeling better today. A little step at a time. I took it slow all day. Ate a bit more than usual but tried to still keep it nutritious. I have plans to scrap tonight, I hope I can get some inspiration. It took me a long, long time to do the art journal page today and I almost gave up on three separate occasions. But I love the page I ended up with so I guess it was worth it.

Here we are at the end of another month. June was fast, uneventful and a bit chaotic all at the same time. I hope July will be super-calm, quiet and restful. A girl can wish…

I wanted to remind you that my newsletter goes out tonight. You can subscribe on the right side of my homepage. There are free downloadables and some thoughts from me.

That’s about it for tonight. Off to do my June check-in, put the little one down and scrap.

Three Things I’m Grateful For:
1. I am grateful for a sweet email that came as a pleasant and unexpected surprise.
2. I am grateful that I got some wonderful and happy mail that had new Maya Road and Authentique Paper.
3. I am grateful that today was a better day and that I was able to walk toward peace a bit more.

Three Things David’s Grateful For:
1. I am grateful that I got angry birds in the mail. {* his pick for the journal} thank you Caroline!!
2. I am grateful that I have swim class.
3. I am grateful that I took pictures with the iPhone.

I must not be getting enough sleep cause I am still too tired and worn out. But today was still a better day. While I sketched in the morning, the two kids sat together and David read to Nathaniel.

Even though the light was bad I still love these.

Then I did more art, worked, Nathaniel napped, I read to David, he read to me etc etc. When he woke up we went on a quick walk and the kids were in better mood.

We watched a few Bob the Builder on YouTube.

which is Nathaniel’s new favorite.

Even David watched a few.

I am wiped wiped wiped. I want to work on my watercolor homework and my Soul Restoration homework and I have emails piling up that need and deserve replies. Same for comments here. Just too tired. I am not ignoring you I swear. Will get my stuff together very soon!

Three Things I’m Grateful For:
1. I am grateful that Jake came home and took the kids out so I could get some much needed peace.
2. I am grateful that some of yesterday’s grouchiness appears to be gone.
3. I am grateful that Jake went to buy us more fruit and dinner. I am eternally grateful to him for his graciousness and kindness to me.

Three Things David’s Grateful For:
1. I am grateful that I made two pictures for Daddy. {* his pick for the journal}
2. I am grateful that we got take out for dinner.
3. I am grateful that I played on the computer.