My Cup Runs Over...

That's how I feel. Any time I reflect on the hundreds of thousands of reasons to be thankful, I always think of Psalms 23...

The Lord is my shepherd. He gives me everything I need.
He lets me lie down in fields of green grass.
He leads me beside quiet waters.
He gives me new strength.
He guides me in the right paths for the honor of his name.
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid.
You are with me.
Your shepherd's rod and staff comfort me.
You prepare a feast for me right in front of my enemies.
You pour oil on my head.
My cup runs over.
I am sure that your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life.
And I will live in the house of the Lord forever.

I'm thankful for two little picture takin' fools, who are constant reminders that laughter should be a vital part of our lives!I'm thankful for my grandparents. My grandaddy had to have some skin cancer removed from his forehead last week. It took a lot out of him physically, but he still has fun. His smile could light up a room!I'm thankful for homemade centerpieces and I'm thankful for the kid's table. Although at times, I feel like a waitress, I love seeing these two young men develop their indepedence!
I'm thankful for our little pink princess, Sophie girl. Our lives would be a smidge duller without Itty Bitty bossing us around....... and a little more predictable, too! I mean, imagine my surprise when I found her pacifier in my glass. I still have no idea how or when she got it in there!This ones a two-fer.
1- I'm thankful for little boys who scheme all day to 'trick' us into coming into the garage to see their 'surprise!' I'm also thankful for silly moments of laughter!

2- I'm thankful for parents who let my kids 'surprise' them! Dad even comes up with a few ways to 'surprise' people, himself.... Mr. Put-A-Rubber-Band-Around-The-Sprayer-To-See-Who-Gets-Wet-When-They-Wash-Their-Hands!I'n thankful for all the Aunts and Uncles in our lives... the aunt who helps pick up kids when I'm taking others to the doctor... The aunt who loves unconditionally and innocently... The uncle who loves watching my boys be boys and buys them toys he would have wanted as a kid, even if they are annoying and the batteries never seem to die... My aunt who moved back a couple of years ago and made me wish she had lived here my whole life... The aunt who sends packages of stuff to my kids, just because she can... The aunt who prays for my family constantly. I'm so thankful. I'm thankful for the security of family and people that I can be at rest with... completely comfortable and 100% myself. My 'fields of green grass,' so to speak (refer to Psalm 23 above).{I think Hank is gonna kill me for posting this picture of him... but note to self: Take more pictures of your husband!!} I'm thankful for my partner in this life... my best friend. I'm thankful that you love me and you want me. I'm thankful that you love our kids so fully. I'm thankful that you love to make sure our kids are happy no matter the cost. Working Thanksgiving and Christmas... taking overtime when you would rather not... and turning it down when our family needs you. I'm thankful that you trust me in all aspects... and I'm thankful for that foot in bed at night that finds mine almost every time! I love you.

Yes, my cup runs over and over and over and over.