Dear Santa,

I just want you to know that I have been a really good boy. I have heard you bring all good boys and girls presents on Christmas day. I can't wait to see all the fun toys under the tree! Thanks in advance.

Love,

Charles

Ready for Black Friday

Charles being a little ham for the camera. All he wants on black friday is a LSU win.

Thankful in November:

Day 18: For a fantastic Friday.

Day 19: That ESPN got it together so that we could see the LSU game last night. Otherwise we would have had two unhappy men in our house.

Day 20: Freedom to worship freely.

A week of thanks

Thankful in November:
Day 12: For a husband that helps out around the house.
Day 13: For great friends that are fun to hang out with. I have been blessed with some great friends wherever we are.
Day 14: For part time work that I enjoy.
Day 15: For vehicles that get us from place to place.
Day 16: For coming home to a fully cooked meal and washed bottles after work.
Day 17: For a warm house on cold days, and a cool house when it is hot out.

Thankful Living

Thankful in November

Day 7: For 3 wonderful grandparents. They have all changed my life in one great way or another.

Day 8: For my in-laws Alex and Pat Box. They have welcomed me with open arms since day one. I am thankful for our relationship. They are both crazy in love with Charles, and great parents.

Day 9: For my two brother-in-laws Andrew (since 8/23/03) and Stephen (since 6/3/2006). It is nice to have brothers.

Day 10: For a loving Heavenly Father that provides for all of our needs. Who has promised me a wonderful future. I have a home in Heaven for trusting in him as my savior.

Day 11: For all of our service men and women past and present. Thanks for protecting our freedoms and keeping us safe. A previous post that honors family and friends that have served our country: http://patrickandbrookebox.blogspot.com/2009/11/always-thankful.html check it out. Feel free to add your family members in the comments sectionon on this post. Happy Veterans Day!!!!

Number 1

This little guy is happy that LSU beat the Tide last night! He expects a National Championship WIN too.

Love,

Charles

PS. My Granddaddy and Daddy are very happy about that big win too.

Three days of Thanks

Thankful in November

Day 4:
I am thankful for my beautiful sister. She is always being a big sister and looking out for me. I really appreciate her so much. She has a really big tender heart and is always willing to help others in need. She is a wonderful mother to my nephew and niece, and one awesome Auntie M. For more about my sister see an old post: April 3, 2010 My Sister.

Day 5:

I am thankful for my mom. We talk everyday at least one time! She is one great mama and an even better Mama C. She loves her babies: Mandy, Me, Truman, Sarah Spratlin, Charles, Andrew, and Patrick. More about my mom on an old post: November 9, 2009 Happy Birthday Mama. (If you know how to link to an old post in a new one please tell me how).

Day 6:

I am thankful for my daddy. I have been a daddy's girl for a really long time. We understand each other really well. I have been told many times that I am stubborn like him. He is a hard worker and loves his babies too. For more about my dad: March 30, 2010 You have watched me grow.

Always Thankful

Thankful in November
Day 3:
I am thankful for two very precious children: Truman and Sarah Spratlin. They are my very cute, sweet, and smart nephew and niece.

Giving Thanks

Thankful In November

Day 2:

I am thankful that God blessed me with a great husband. He knew exactly who I needed and I am glad I waited on my Heavenly Father to bring him to me.

He is a great husband.

A loving father.

A wonderful teacher and mentor to his students. He is always thinking of how to make music a life long love for his students.

He is a hard worker at home too.

Thankful in November

Day 1: I would like to do a short post each day this month stating something I am thankful for.

I am incredibly thankful for this little guy. He has brought so much joy to our lives since we found out we were going to have him back on December 5, 2010. His smiles bring so much life and light to our hearts. Since he entered our lives I have felt so much joy, and I pray daily for our dear friends that so long to have a little one of their own. I pray God blesses you with a little perfect miracle.

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