Thankful

Boys are in bed and I am deep in thought. In the spirit of Thanksgiving and the time to reflect on what we are thankful for, I want to express the blessings in my life.

I'm thankful for:

1.A loving Heavenly Father who loves me and never gives up on me.
2. My Savior who died for me
3.For my devoted and hard working husband who loves me through thick and thin and makes me laugh every day. His talents and kindness truly bless my life.
4.My incredibly beautiful baby boy who has transformed me and deepened my love for life and family
5.My wonderful parents who are there for me no matter what. Their service and love is unconditional and I don't know what I would do without them. They are my rocks!
6.My sister Amy. She has become such a dear and special friend to me, and I appreciate her thoughtfulness and love for me and my family. She is so strong and such a great mommy and always willing to listen and serve me. She also sends cards for every Holiday!
7. My brother Robert. He is a good person who works hard and has truly has tender heart and someone I admire. He is talented and smart!
8. My mother and father in-law. They love me as if I were their own, and they never cease to amaze me with their kindness and incredible love and ability to keep giving.
9.My sister in-law Cami. I will never forget when she introduced me to some friends as her new sister. Her acceptance and love for me and my family was and still is constant. She always is willing to serve.
10.Sister in-law Meagan. Her faith and love for the Gospel is inspiring to me. She has a tender heart and is always wanting to be involved and is thoughtful. She also has the best laugh!
11.Sister in-law Nell. She is intelligent, hard working and committed to the Gospel. I appreciate her example in obedience, sacrifice, love and thoughtfulness. (especially while I was pregnant!)
12. Sister in-law Rach. The one who always ends all phone calls with "Love you!" and loves to laugh. She is smart, talented, shares movies with me, checks up on me and loves my baby.
13.Sister in-law Ally. We have had some of the best and deep conversations in the car while driving, and she sends text messages often letting us know she loves and misses us. Her big warm heart makes her so easy to love and want to be around.
14.Brother in-law Evan. He always offers to carry the baby for me, help clean the house and tells the best jokes. :) His laid back personality and wit really makes me laugh!
15.My new car. Sure, it's used, but it has heated seats! And that is all that matters...
16.To be a stay at home mommy. It can be hard financially, but I love being with my little man.
17.Technology! It helps keep me in touch with loved ones.
18.My friends. I have some of the best and most dedicated friends who love me.
19.A washing machine!
20.My brothers in-laws. They all are hard working, fun and devoted to their families. I appreciate their friendship.
21.Ice cream. I.love.it. Bryers Mint anyone?
22.Movies. I love that I can escape in them and get a good laugh or cry when needed.
23. Photos. For the memories that they let us remember.
24.For long hot showers. I love my 5 minutes I get just soaking!
25.For all my cousins. We grew up being the best of friends and really loving our family time.
26.Music. I love the traditional songs sung at family get togethers and for the instruments that accompany us while we sing in harmony.
27.Heaters. I live in front of them during the winter.
28.Missionary work and all those dedicating their lives to it.
29.The temple. It reminds me of my eternal blessings and love the Lord has for me.
30.My "mommy hook" that allows me to carry in over 10 bags of groceries in at a time.

There we go. Things I am grateful for, for all 30 days in November, and of course that I am grateful for ALWAYS! xoxo!

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