The little things (obviously not this post)

So everyone is posting stuff they are thankful for to get into the holiday spirit and I think it is great  to read everyones thankfulness :) So I thought I would just add on- I am thankful for the little things in life. They are so small yet they have the hugest reactions on leave the biggest impressions. I have always believed that a lot of the time actions speak louder than words and I love seeing these actions in small ways. Like today I have been trying to notice them all and remember them but I am not very good - BUT I do have a couple that stood out. I was at the store and I totally forgot that ealier that day Auklin was in my wallet and was throwing my cards around and I thought as long as I watched close it was be ok and if I make a big deal about it he will think its funny and keep doing it. So I let him get bored of it until I had to run out the door to go to the store before his nap time. Well I was checking out and when I went to get my card to pay lo and behold they were all gone- every single one of them- there are only 3 but still- So for the reason of the story I called Kasey to see if maybe he was on lunch and he said no not yet and I asked if he was going to take a lunch and he said I dont know why- (they ate at work) and I told him what happened and without saying anything else he said "I'll be right there! " It meant so much to me that he wanted to save my day- it might seem like nothing but thats what I love about it- then to make it better I got to spend lunch with him and it was so fun! Then I walked out to the car to unload the cart and just as I finished and turned to take my cart back a man was walking away from the store and said "here I will take that back for you" I and I loved that cause I hate leaving Auklin in the car alone while I go take the cart back (I lock the doors but still-) and as I got in my car I watched this man take my cart back and turn toward the parking lot and walk back toward his car- It was awesome to me cause he wasnt even taking the cart in on his way to go shopping it was out of his way! So small but so awesome! Then I pull in my driveway and I walk around to get Auklin out and when I open the door he has his eyes covered and after a second moves his hands and says BOO- I made a big deal about how he got me and then he goes " I love you too mom" : ) awwwww I loved it. I didnt even say it to him but it made me think he recognizes acts of love and to him playing peek a boo was a little thing that meant a lot- and thats the other little moment was realizing that! Man I love the little things of life! Everyone try to notice them this month and maybe write them down! 

Fall time

so it has been a while since we have gad anything really to blog about. Halloween for us this year was kinda a come and go experience- we didnt really get into it very much. Auklin was a pumpkin and we had a fun time at our trunk or treat and my moms trunk or treat but nothin beat real trick or treating. I am excited for Auklin to get old enough to walk around the neighborhood with us and knock on doors and actually be excited about it! Halloween just isnt the same like it used to be- And now thanksgiving is coming up and I am so excited for it to come- usually it is not the fall holiday I am so anxiously excited for- but somethin in me this year is just jumping with thankfulness cause I can not wait! Weird I know but just sayin... I think it was when I saw my dad eating a turkey dinner with potatoes and rolls... mmmmm. I dont know. Or maybe its the day after thanksgiving I cant wait for! I will admit it I am one of the crazy 4 am shoppers out to see all the excitement :) I think I just get a kick out of watching everyone else and just giggling to myself.... or very much out loud! But regardless of what I am excited for I think the best part is we get to start celebrating Christmas! we put up our lights the other day while it was warm and I want to turn them on so bad but I will wait. And christmas tree hunting i hope will be a success this year- I just love the holidays and the smell outside and spending time with family. Nothing beats it! Well until we have something super exciting to blog about- I will be enjoying the fall weather and family time! Hope you all do the same!