Thank God for Neighbors

I am blessed to live in a fantastic neighborhood with fantastic neighbors. I don't get to see the ladies on my street nearly as often as I would like. These last few days I have been a bit exhausted and on my own these sweet ladies have helped me out and I am so thankful for them. Yesterday one neighbor invited Claire down to play during Jacob's naptime so I could catch a little shut eye. Today three of the neighbor's houses were out playing and they invited Claire to join them once again and I got to sleep for about thirty more minutes and give Jacob his breathing treatment without interruption. I cannot begin to tell you how much it meant to me that they saw a need and decided to practically help out. I was truly humbled. I mean how many times do I hear of people that could use a little break or that are going through a tough time and I do nothing. I have a tendency to think "they don't know me well enough" or "I can't do anything big enough" so I do nothing. There is always something that can be done to help someone out practically, even if it is just asking their kiddo to come and play for an hour or two so they can have a break. Just another life lesson learned this very long weekend.

Claire and some of the neighborhood kids at their lemonade stand this afternoon.

Hannah, Claire, and Addison playing with Addison's new dollhouse. Claire also inherited some pretty swanky beaded shoes that she is really proud of.

Chase and Claire saying cheers with their lemonade.