Happy Thanksgiving

My sweet bloggy friends... HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Thank you for your continued support and encouragement. I love that although we have never met in real life, I have built some amazing friendships here. God bless you and your families!

I am so thankful!! I could sing of HIS love forever!! He has made me glad!! And it is all because of Jesus!!

I am thankful for:
...a husband that doesn't have to into work for 4 entire days!
...a six year old that said to me other day about his 2 year old brother, "Zack has such a servants heart!"
...a 5 month old daughter that says 'Mama' and 'Mom' clearly and only to me. And that she is sitting up so well now!
...a mother in law that is willing to host her entire family for Thanksgiving, including my parents and sister.
...a sister in law that has blessed me with yet another beautiful niece, Hadassah Rose.
...a sister in Texas that has blessed me with my first 'blood' niece, Angelina Bella, last night.
...a brother and sister in law that are preparing to welcome another niece for me, into this world.
...a home that is secluded enough that I can sweep the porch with my robe on and no one would even know it.
...parents that are willing to sacrifice their beautiful home so I can raise my children in it.
...the privilege to be an American.
...the mercy and love of a savior.
...friends that make her laugh.
...teenagers that do not fit the world's mold.
...a cousin that has been my best friend through thick and thin..literally, ha ha.
...a 4 year old that is ready for kindergarten.
...a dog that blesses my sweet Karizma on a daily basis.
...my washer and dryer.
...the constant comfort I receive from the Word of God.
...all of her extended family.
...a little boy named Zack that is teaching her that she can be a better mother.
...her church, church family, and pastor.
...her eternal salvation.

Oh, the list could go on and on.

We are all doing well.
Really enjoying life.
Giving God all the glory.

Isabella turned 5 months 10 days ago.
It is amazing the things she can already do! But, the best is that she calls me 'Mama'. And she has been doing it since 4.5 months old. I wondered if she knew what she was saying, but I know she does, because she only says it to me and says it when she is really hungry or wants to be picked up and held. She has also started to 'kiss' me. She will grab my face and pull me to hers. She is insistent that she kiss my lips only. If I give her my nose, she will fuss and make sure to get my lips. I adore her! Karizma and I often ask ourselves what we would have done without her. We have such a blast playing with our living doll. God knows my heart and when Karizma never played with dolls as a little girl, he still fulfilled that desire for me by having her play with our little living doll, Isabella. Do you see how He cares for your every thought, desire, need? I serve a loving God!


Isabella Grace also started to sit up 1 week before she turned 5 months.

She is just so eager to be grown. I love seeing her attempt to stand on her own and do things that I did not expect her to be doing for another month or two. She is such a happy girl, except when she is in the dark. That seems to be the only time she is upset now.. or when she is hungry. She expects to eat NOW! And, Mom's Diner is open 24 hours, so I accommodate her as she pleases. It truly is my pleasure!

I do want to take a minute to thank the Chargers for bringing my husband and teenagers such joy. My family wears the Charger gear faithfully during game day (except during church service, although I promised them that if the Chargers ever won the superbowl, they could wear their jerseys the next Sunday.) and they all sit in front of the TV with Dad and spend that time with him. It has become a tradition and some very blessed man will love that our daughter is very well versed in all things football, but is also well versed in all things girlie, too. Karizma will give her husband the best of both worlds!

I have so many posts to catch up on: Karizma's 15th birthday, the zoo with the Hammang's, our weekend away to west LA, and we just drew names for this years sibling secret santa. I will try and be better about posting. Thanks for your loyalty, friends. You guys rock!

One last thing... I am very thankful for Dan and Natalie. My brother and sister in law. They just had their 5th child earlier this month and I love how their love for eachother and Jesus shines through them. The other day, they came to service (their baby was still in the NICU, 5 days old) and I saw this during worship...
Can you still see Daddy's hospital bracelet on? It touched my heart and I am glad I captured the moment. I love you both very much and am blessed to have you in my life. May God continue to bless your marriage, your roles as parents, and your walks as Christians.

Now off to have fellowship with all my family, eat some yummy turkey, and plan out our black Friday route! I love this time of the year!!!!

XOXO,
Veronica