Happy Thursday Friends, I hope your week has been filled with joy and laughter, love and friendship, mercy and grace. Our week has been a good one and each day with our sweet Reggie is a gift; we don't know how long we have with him so we are enjoying him while we can.  Of course, I am watching for any signs that he is in pain or having problems; there are little things I notice but nothing major yet.  So today I am thankful for this little old dog who has been a faithful companion to us and was best friends with our dog Sadie.

I am thankful for times spent with grands; I'd be surrounded by them all the time if I could.  Nothing brings my heart joy more than the moments I spend with them; they are all so very precious.
I am thankful that my dear man is going on a golf trip today; he'll be with a close friend in Las Vegas and I'm thankful that the temps haven't been in the 113+ like they were last year.  I'm thankful that he takes these trips each year because they bring him joy.
I am thankful for the big pasta salad I made last night that will last me through the weekend.  I enjoy more relaxed times when he is away.
I am thankful for the library book I just finished-"It's all about Him" by Denise Jackson(wife of Alan Jackson).  This book was wonderful and although sharing her growth in the Lord during their marital problems, I think that everyone could glean so much truth from Denise's book.
I am thankful for my good friend and how she is so close that we get to walk almost every day and do strength training twice a week(most weeks).  I know I wouldn't be doing it alone.
I am thankful for the hope of a puppy in the future.  Don't yet know what kind, probably a mixed breed of some sort-with poodle in her and all the love and energy a bundle of fur can bring.
Hope you're having a good week and don't forget to have a thankful heart.  Please visit Lynn http://www.spirituallyunequalmarriage.com/ for more TT posts.
Noreen

Camping in Estes, Part 2

 Papa bought airplanes for all the kiddos-they all loved them. 

 Our little Peanut.

 Our little engineer, precise planning.

 We loved this photo because it shows the plane flying.

 Mud Pies.

 Even baby girls like to play in the dirt.

 Carrie watching the kiddos while I look at a magazine.

We had a beautiful full moon.  I love being outdoors and taking in the majesty of God's creation.

Have a joy-filled day.
Noreen

Camping In Estes Part 1

 After last years rain that we experienced while camping, hubby decided to cover our screen room.

 Little Miss Sunshine sweeping the ground.

 Boys doing what boys do best-chopping wood. 

 Cousins playing...such a sweet relationship.

 Little Miss O reminds us so much of her mama.

 This little one is the spitting image of mama Carrie.

Sisters discussing what to create.
WE had a wonderful time and the weather cooperated!  This state park is a wonderful spot, albeit a bit rustic for my standards but then I/we did enjoy sleeping in the motor home.  Somehow we didn't get photos of the rig but I could get really used to camping like this.
Have a blessed Monday my friends.
Noreen