A Week In The Life, Vol 47.
Oh this week.
Thankful for some magical sunsets this week.
Our week started out like most others and Monday morning was beautiful – the whole day we had incredible weather. But late that night, my brother suffered a major medical event during his hockey game and it’s very crazy how fast things can change. My brother is okay now, home, resting and recovering, thank God. We had just spent the entire weekend together. Emilia’s birthday, my dad’s birthday, his daughter’s baptism. It’s probably the scariest phone call I’ve ever received. I’ve relived it over and over again. All I could think about was that he has a baby! He is Max’s favorite person on earth. How is this happening!
I could write so much more. But, this has been the most incredible reminder as we go into Thanksgiving week of what we truly can be thankful for.
That morning, I was volunteering at Emilia’s kindergarten thanksgiving feast. I made the stuffing!!
Once we knew my brother was stable and okay, we resumed some of our normal week. Max had his last flag football game.
Jordy and I ran some errands, where he refused to sit down in the cart and also kept throwing off his socks and shoes. #thirdchild
This was right off our driveway. Incredible.
Wonder!
The kids also walked in light up night for their school.
We almost didn’t go, but it was 65 degrees! Last year when we went, it was 10 below zero with the windchill.
More beauty first thing in the morning.
And this little lovechunk out for a morning walk.
Speaking of lovechunks, I snuggled the heck out of my baby niece more than ever before, once my brother was home.
We have a local coffee shop that makes the best lattes.
Jordan in jordan.
This weekend we finally put up the kitchen tree. I did a post on it one year! You can find many of the ornaments here.
We also put up our regular living room tree. I don’t love this tree in this space in our new house. But since we just moved in, I haven’t wanted to buy anything until we’ve lived in the space. We didn’t get any new furniture and I didn’t buy anything new for Christmas. I’m making lots of notes on what to change and get for next year as the weeks go on.
Cuties.
Max had a few games this weekend. It’s so fun to watch him play.
And then he asked me to take this photo. I love it!
Snuggles all around this week.
10 Comments on “A Week In The Life, Vol 47.”
So, so sorry about your brother, Jess… And thrilled that he is recovering! Families are so precious!
Loving all the pics of the kiddos… they are the cutest! And that kitchen window! Wow! What a view… you must be in heaven!
Have a great Thanksgiving!
I am so sorry to hear about your brother! Wishing him the best of health!
Your emails in my Inbox make my day! Your food is delicious. You inspire me to make life sweeter- my food and my family.
I imagine that there are times you receive negative messages. Ignore them. We are strangers yet friends in a unique way.
Big hug! I am grateful for you!
Wishing you the Happiest Thanksgiving!
Jessica, A week in the Life is my favorite post that you make! It has been so fun all these years watching your family grow, and seeing your business develop. God has definitely given you a gift! I’m so sorry to hear about your brother—glad he’s doing better now. Life is fragile and things can change in an instant, but God is so good, and He must not be finished with your brother. Blessings at Thanksgiving and Christmas, and through the New Year ♥️
I am so glad your brother is doing well, I lost my brother very suddenly. He left 15 year old twins. I miss him terribly. You have a lovely family. Cherish every moment. Wishing you a lovely Thanksgiving.
Hate that your brother had to deal with a health issue but thanks for reminding all of us – we definitely need to be grateful for any blessings that come our way. Hope everything goes well for your family and have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
I’m grateful that your very scary week had a happy ending and that your brother is doing ok – one phone call can be all it takes to turn a perfectly ordinary, lovely day/week/life into something that changes your whole life. I’m also grateful that share your precious kiddos w all of us in these posts – thank you & happy Thanksgiving!
Oh my goodness. I am so glad to hear that your brother is OK and recovering. Wishing him, you, and the rest of your family a very happy and healthy Thanksgiving!
Long time lurker who had to comment and say I’m sorry. My otherwise healthy husband recently had a sudden cardiac arrest and so I completely understand how life can change in a moment. Like your brother, he is recovering now. I wish for continued health for your brother and peace for your family as you celebrate Thanksgiving. This year we have a lot to be grateful for!
I hope your brother continues to recover. That is so scary and horrible!
Best wishes to your brother, Jess.
Have you ever shared how you to tend to spend your birthdays? I get the feeling you’re more comfortable loving on others…
There’s always that expectation and I never know what to do with it!
Xx