Ten Things

Ten things I am thankful for and why......

1. My husband, I am thankful for the unconditional love he has for me. I am thankful for the way he kisses me good night, good morning and just plain hello. I am thankful that he knows me, not just the "hey nice to know you" but the deep down thoughts that I have. I am thankful he makes me laugh and I am thankful that he encourages me to have a career and a life.
   
2. My daughter, I am thankful for the unconditional love she has for me. I am thankful that when people see her they say she is exactly like me when I was little, I am thankful for the cuddles and the loves she gives me. I am thankful for the "MOMMYYYYY" screamed a the top of her lungs when I come home from work. I am thankful she loves her brother soo much and loves to help out. I am thankful she is independent yet still looks to us for help. I am thankful she enjoys going to church.
3. My son, I am thankful for the unconditional love he has for me. I am thankful that he is such a rough and tumble little guy (2 years old and almost 38 pounds, I guess that is not little!) I am thankful the Dr. tells us he is not fat just strictly solid!!! I am thankful for the hugs and loves he gives me. I am thankful for the "Mommy, I love you" that I get at night.
   
4. My Parents and My In-Laws, I am thankful for the continuing love and support they give us. This also includes my brother and sister (in laws and my brother.) I am especially thankful that when I was a Senior in High School my parents told me I had no choice that I was going to college. When I told my dad I wanted to go to Cosmetology school he said only after you have completed a college degree and are ready to open a Salon as your own business. That hasn't happened and I don't know if it ever will but Thank you!
   
5. My home, I am thankful we are able to live in our own home. I am thankful for the dirt and dust that I clean up and for the toys and clothes and dishes I put away (although I don't always act like I am thankful for it.) It means that we are able to provide for our family and have a place to keep us warm or cool.
6. My friends, I am soo thankful for the friendships that I have whether they be old friends, old friends that I lost touch with and am know reconnecting or my new friends that I have met since we have lived in our home. Julie, Annie, Katie, Ashley, MaryLynn, Jen, and every one else. I am especially thankful for Julie and Annie, man I wouldn't be sane if I didn't have them!!! I feel as though we have known each other for years.
   
7. My religion, I am thankful for the time that I struggled with my religion and I am thankful Jordan was not a member when we met. I feel this has all brought me to where I am today and I am thankful for that. I am thankful for the growth that I still have to accomplish. I am thankful for the power of prayer and the power of the priesthood with the blessings that can be given.
   
8. This goes along on the same lines as religion.... but I am thankful for all the mistakes I have made in my life, the mistakes in school the mistakes at work the mistakes in my everyday life; for without those I wouldn't be in the position I am today.
9. I am thankful that I am able to provide for my family while Jordan is going to school and trying to figure out what he wants to be when he grows up!
   
10. I am thankful for my health, although I know I need to work on things! This past spring there were some health issues that thankfully have cleared up but it has definitely made me thankful for the health and body I have.
    

Thank you to all!!!

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Okay, Okay, Okay... Finally a new post!

So we finally did family pictures. I never got Kaas' 2 year old pictures so instead of just taking him someplace I decided to ask my wonderful mother-in-law to take some pictures of us. This isn't all of them but gives you guys a nice show of what we did. Let's see what else has been going on.... Kora is in the process of loosing her first tooth. We had a wonderful weekend a couple weeks ago with some friends down in Zions. It was a great fun, to wake up to our friends and all of the kids in a beautiful house. We got to go on a hike to the lower emerald pool in Zions, we dined at a place that was known for it's Ho-made pies. Yes that is what it really said!!!! We also got to spend our last day down there with Stef and Brody (okay the kids and I did along with Julie and her girls) Jordan and Sam went golfing. Anyways we had a great time at the water park! THANKS STEF for taking us there.