July Blessings

July was all over the place and went by so quickly. We saw family for a couple of days, had VBS, lots of learning, and enjoyed being together. Our family has grown a lot this month, especially Jim and I. It's been hard and good as we learn more about God and His design for life. Here is a peek at some of the blessings He gave us this month, though I know there were many more.

1. Jim finishing the school year with the kids. Seriously, since Sam was born he did school with them everyday. This is such a huge blessing. Thank you, Jim! 
2. Finishing this school year
3. Having a month long break
4. Lillian acting out movies as she watches them
5. Free parking downtown
6. Half priced tickets at Louisville Slugger Factory
7. God moving in my heart
8. Jim and I growing together in Christ
9. Growing more in love with Jesus
10. God teaching me more and more about His character
11. Jamey asking about Jesus
12. Having an hour alone with the Lord outside
13. Being reminded of things God has asked me to do
14. Learning about sinfulness and forgiveness
15. Watching Jamey and Lillian act out movies
16. Growing in communication
17. Meeting with Julianne to talk about prayer
18. Laura Brandt
19. Having needed discussions even when they are hard
20. Meeting with Tom and Robyn
21. Being encouraged in the faith
22. Watching less TV
23. Growing in prayer
24. Teaching the kids to play Go Fish
25. Learning to trust God more
26. Learning more about Jim
27. Learning more about myself
28. Going out on a date every week
29. Jamey learning to draw more
30. God still working on all of us
31. Reuben and Gabriel communicating more
32. Reuben beginning to transition to big boy bed
33. Many teachable moments
34. Jamey and Lillian learning about Jesus at VBS
35. Seeing the Knowles
36. Seeing the Jacksons