Gratitude Friday...

It's been a busy week around the Evans' house! Maybe that's because it was a short week.

I completely lost a day on Monday thanks to some bizarre stomach bug. Only lasted about ten hours but that was about ten hours too long. But I was ridiculously grateful that if I had to be sick, it was on a day when Chris was at home. Pumpkin and Chris got to spend a Daddy/Daughter day together. Even if it wasn't planned.

I must have really needed the rest though because the rest of the week I was able to get a good bit done. That's huge considering, well, the withdrawal situation and all.

First I finished the diaper cake for my classy friend. Her shower is Sunday and I have no doubt it will be wonderful.

Then on a complete I-cannot-stand-this-mess-one-minute-longer whim, I got the laundry room clean out and better organized.

Lest you think those are all of Chris' hats, those are only the ones spread out around the kitchen, dining and laundry room. The others are in stacks in the closet. I should probably do the same thing in there for the other 246 of them.

Notice our new green outdoor chair cushions! So excited! Got a great deal. Now I just have to sand, prime and paint our rusted and so pathetic looking patio furniture. My plan is to finish that project before Mom gets here in two weeks.

Anyone wanna take bets on whether or not that happens?

I felt I needed to share this with you. THAT is my stand mixer. I got it as a wedding gift and have literally never taken it out of the box. I have considered getting rid of it a zillion times. Although now that I take notice of the gift receipt, I wonder if I could return it. Is there a time limit on that? Surely 10 years is not too late. Right?

Then last night, I made Pumpkin a new dress. I haven't done that in a while and now that she's walking, it's time to go a little nuts with the pillowcase dresses. She'll be adorable! Until she realizes there's a bow and then she will likely choke herself trying to untie it. For a kid who loves her dolls, stuffed animals and even hugs the TV remote as she carries it around, she does not like a bow.

So how does all that fit into a gratitude list?

1. Very grateful for friends to celebrate and their new babies to welcome.

2. Very grateful to have a laundry room to clean.

3. Very grateful to have a husband who leaves his hats all over the place.

4. Very grateful to have a patio and furniture to use.

5. Very grateful to have a little extra money to buy new cushions.

6. Very grateful to have our little girl to make a dress for. Even if she doesn't like bows.

Life is good. God is good. And I am very grateful for each and every minute. Even the ones where I gather hats from every room in the house.

Ya'll have a great weekend!