So Very Thankful

He likes Nick.Jr, PBS Kids, Lego Star Wars site, and a Green Eggs & Ham game my Mom found :).

I am so jealous of the beautiful scenery!

It was really nice & sunny for the OR coast...but still windy (high 50's, low 60's). There were some people on the beach in their bathing suits (a beach that is semi-protected from the wind).

Simon doesn't have his own computer yet. In the photo he is working on one of my parent's iBooks. Here at home he plays on either my laptop or desktop.

Seriously feels like it at times :).

We watched both The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Marley & Me. Enjoyed both of them quite a bit :).

Thanks for sharing the wonderful photos and your thoughts! NICE!!

Love all the photos. I can't believe how much older Anna looks. She still looks just like you, though. :)

BTW, thanks for the regular reminders that lists are a great way to journal, too. I started journaling daily when I was 7 so I tend to free-write a lot. I wish I'd remember to do lists like this more, though.

Beautiful photos - looks like a fabulous weekend. We spent the weekend with my grandparents, so I am quite thankful for family also. :)

Three laptops around the table. Oh how the world has changed...

Great photos! Your baby looks JUST like you!!!

The picture of Grampa and baby is absolutely priceless! What a lovely time you must have had.
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I am so in love woth these pictures! :) I love how you capture everything! :) Man, Anna and Simon are growing up so fast. I always feel like I don't have enough time to spend with mine. It looks like you are taking every moment to enjoy yours! :)

Great photos, Ali. Love the one of Chris and Simon walking around those rocks - very cool shot.
Don't you just love the non-routine once in a while?
Thanks for sharing those beautiful photos.
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I love getting a glimpse into other scarpper's lives! I especially love the photo of the three of you at the table with the laptops...how funny, you techie family!

So, so true.

The photo of you and Anna is my favorite so far. You both look beautiful.

Simon is turning into a very handsome young man. I think his smile will probably break a few hearts. Your photos are great, I love real life photos so much better than posed one. Have a wonderful week. I'm off to the beach with my grandkids for a whole month. I must be out of my mind!

I read your blog every morning with a cup of coffee in hand. My sister got me hooked and now I'm excited to see what you post every day. You are an inspiration in some many parts of my life. Your family is so beautiful! I love the way your capture life... you are truly talented. Thanks for inspiring me!!

Beautiful, love-filled photos. Anna looks so much like you! Looks like a great weekend...I love a nice long weekend for a new view of our life and (even) new inspirations to take into regular life.

Wonderful pictures! Simon has such a beautiful and infectious smile! It always makes me happy to stop by and see his smile.

Awesome pics..especially love the ones of Simon with that chunk of hair sticking out of his hat. Looks like it was a great weekend. Anna is growing so fast!

and for the service people, past and present, who have secured our freedoms and enable us to continue to enjoy them--some paying the ultimate price so we don't have to. God bless them all.

Wonderful photos, Ali, as always. I just love the one with you all at the table with your laptops... a bit of a meeting of the minds. :) You are looking amazing, by the way, so soon after Anna's arrival!! Love the list, too... may need to lift your idea for a LO. Thanks for sharing ...