My thankful list:
* Damon. I'm thankful that after 12 years of marriage we still love each other and want to spend eternity together. He makes me laugh every day and never takes anything too seriously. Don't think I could spend my life with someone who was super serious.
* Bailee. My princess. I'm so thankful for her. Heavenly Father knew I couldn't survive this life without having a daughter. I love how she's so much fun, such a hard worker, and so concerned about those around her. My sweetie.
* Trey. My buddy. He is my little shadow...always wanting to be next to me and complimenting me every second. I love how he is 100% boy and attracts friends like flies. He is so easy to get along with, and other than his wanting to wrestle everyone in sight, never causes a problem.
* Nash. My sweet baby. I am so completely and totally smitten by my little baby boy. I love how he is so content. Just chill. I love how big his mouth gets when he's happy. Can't imagine our life without him.
* Damon's job. So many people don't have jobs and I'm so grateful for Damon's. Not only is it a job, but it's a job that he loves. He's with good people all day and is appreciated for all his hard work. When it comes to his job, Damon gives 110%. I love that about him. It has taken 4 employees to take over his job at Ogio!
* Being a stay at home mom. I consider this one of the greatest blessings in my life. I'm also grateful I worked for a while when Bailee was younger so I can appreciate being home even more. I can't imagine not being there for Bailee when she struggles with her homework. Not being there for Trey when the crowd of friends form at the door wanting to play. Missing his sweet compliments throughout the day. I can't imagine missing one second of Nash. I hate how fast time is flying, but I love each of the baby phases and am so excited to see every one of them. I have no judgements whatsoever to mothers who work. I'm just grateful .
*The gospel. I would have nothing without this greatest blessing. Even when I question things, I still know I can't doubt it's truth. There are many situations in my life where my testimony has been strengthened. I'm grateful for the atonement, the power of prayer, the prophet, the scriptures, etc, etc, etc...and all that is part of the gospel.
* Mari. I'm grateful for and love all my siblings. Laura, Autumn, Mari, and John...Damon's siblings too. But Mari and I have a unique relationship. The girl has seriously done so much for me. Listened to my chit-chatting every day on the phone, done many sewing projects for my family and friends, done many photography projects for me, babysat for me, etc, etc. There is no one that knows me more than Damon, but there is no one that understands me better than her. I've tried to do some projects on my own, but seriously, it always sucks in comparison.
*Friends. I've been blessed with some amazing friends in my life. Each one entering my life at the perfect time. Some I've kept in touch with and some not. But here are the relationships that really stand out in my mind as ones handed to me by Christ himself EXACTLY when I needed them. Seriously. Katie Hyde, Todd Piquet, Heidi Smith, Annie Draper, Amanda Riggs, Jalaire Terry, and Cari Greer.
* Our country. Sometimes I wonder what on earth makes me deserve to be here, in a free country, in the gospel, with the family I've been given...when others don't have any of those things. Without our country I may not have our home, our freedom, our education, modern medicine, the amazing men and women who serve our country, etc. This may come as quite a shock to some of you, but had I not gotten married, I think I may have joined the army. (I've told Damon that but he doesn't believe me.) Yes, I know that I love being super girly, clean, indoors away from the cold, I have anxiety, and hate anything violent...but. But I also love feeling like a have a purpose, I love being physically challenged, I love knowing I can make a difference, etc. When John joined the guard I was so proud and slightly jealous. That's not the role for me in my life, but I am really grateful to those who serve our country.
*Health. All 5 of us are healthy. For how long this will last, I don't know. I see so many people with serious health issues and it's heartbreaking. Life is so fragile and I'm thankful we're all here. Health and happiness. That's all you can really ever ask for, right?
*Trials. Not that I like them, but I am thankful for them. Without them my thankful list wouldn't mean nearly as much to me.
* Bailee. My princess. I'm so thankful for her. Heavenly Father knew I couldn't survive this life without having a daughter. I love how she's so much fun, such a hard worker, and so concerned about those around her. My sweetie.
* Trey. My buddy. He is my little shadow...always wanting to be next to me and complimenting me every second. I love how he is 100% boy and attracts friends like flies. He is so easy to get along with, and other than his wanting to wrestle everyone in sight, never causes a problem.
* Nash. My sweet baby. I am so completely and totally smitten by my little baby boy. I love how he is so content. Just chill. I love how big his mouth gets when he's happy. Can't imagine our life without him.
* Damon's job. So many people don't have jobs and I'm so grateful for Damon's. Not only is it a job, but it's a job that he loves. He's with good people all day and is appreciated for all his hard work. When it comes to his job, Damon gives 110%. I love that about him. It has taken 4 employees to take over his job at Ogio!
* Being a stay at home mom. I consider this one of the greatest blessings in my life. I'm also grateful I worked for a while when Bailee was younger so I can appreciate being home even more. I can't imagine not being there for Bailee when she struggles with her homework. Not being there for Trey when the crowd of friends form at the door wanting to play. Missing his sweet compliments throughout the day. I can't imagine missing one second of Nash. I hate how fast time is flying, but I love each of the baby phases and am so excited to see every one of them. I have no judgements whatsoever to mothers who work. I'm just grateful .
*The gospel. I would have nothing without this greatest blessing. Even when I question things, I still know I can't doubt it's truth. There are many situations in my life where my testimony has been strengthened. I'm grateful for the atonement, the power of prayer, the prophet, the scriptures, etc, etc, etc...and all that is part of the gospel.
* Mari. I'm grateful for and love all my siblings. Laura, Autumn, Mari, and John...Damon's siblings too. But Mari and I have a unique relationship. The girl has seriously done so much for me. Listened to my chit-chatting every day on the phone, done many sewing projects for my family and friends, done many photography projects for me, babysat for me, etc, etc. There is no one that knows me more than Damon, but there is no one that understands me better than her. I've tried to do some projects on my own, but seriously, it always sucks in comparison.
*Friends. I've been blessed with some amazing friends in my life. Each one entering my life at the perfect time. Some I've kept in touch with and some not. But here are the relationships that really stand out in my mind as ones handed to me by Christ himself EXACTLY when I needed them. Seriously. Katie Hyde, Todd Piquet, Heidi Smith, Annie Draper, Amanda Riggs, Jalaire Terry, and Cari Greer.
* Our country. Sometimes I wonder what on earth makes me deserve to be here, in a free country, in the gospel, with the family I've been given...when others don't have any of those things. Without our country I may not have our home, our freedom, our education, modern medicine, the amazing men and women who serve our country, etc. This may come as quite a shock to some of you, but had I not gotten married, I think I may have joined the army. (I've told Damon that but he doesn't believe me.) Yes, I know that I love being super girly, clean, indoors away from the cold, I have anxiety, and hate anything violent...but. But I also love feeling like a have a purpose, I love being physically challenged, I love knowing I can make a difference, etc. When John joined the guard I was so proud and slightly jealous. That's not the role for me in my life, but I am really grateful to those who serve our country.
*Health. All 5 of us are healthy. For how long this will last, I don't know. I see so many people with serious health issues and it's heartbreaking. Life is so fragile and I'm thankful we're all here. Health and happiness. That's all you can really ever ask for, right?
*Trials. Not that I like them, but I am thankful for them. Without them my thankful list wouldn't mean nearly as much to me.
I am grateful for many many more things but those are the ones I wanted to mention. I am so blessed!
This year for Thanksgiving we spent the day at Damon's parents house. Stuffing our faces, playing games, and (ahhhhh) being lazy. Good day.
Nash getting just a tad bit of attention.
And then Nash getting just a tad bit overwhelmed.
Turkey coma.
And last but not least. Thanks to the Ipad, we survived Black Friday.
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
love u guys!
ReplyDeleteRight back atcha. You are always right at the top of my thankful list. I have no clue what I'd do without ya. Loves.
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