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!!!

Red Riding Hood Jacket GIVEAWAY !!!!!!!

Red Riding Hood Jacket GIVEAWAY !!!!!!!

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.

The week of 1st grade and Retirement Parties

So last Tuesday Kora started 1st grade! I can't believe it, but man she is soo ready for it. I have pictures to post but our other computer crashed so and I don't have them on this computer. Anyways she was set to go in her new outfit thanks to grandmas' and her new Camp Rock back pack. Kaas and I took Kora to school and Kaas had to wear his backpack so he could go to school with sister. When I had to take him out of her class he cried until we got home and set up his own school with Mickey Mouse, Lightening McQueen, Pluto, Monkey, Doggie and I can't remember who else. Then he was fine for a couple of minutes but kept on asking where sister was. If she only knew how much he loves her. Kora was completely full of grins as we picked her up from school and constantly talked about how her new class was awesome and she met so many new friends, yet reconnected with her old friends. Thank you to the Grandma's for calling to check on her that night, it made her feel soo special. Wednesday was my Dad's retirement party YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!! He is finally going to do it and I am sooo happy for him. Friday was actually his last day but it was great to go to his office and celebrate this wonderful adventure with him. It has been awesome to see within that last couple of days the weight of the world lift off his shoulders and he is becoming the Dad I remember. Best wishes and good luck to my Mom who gets to spend every day, hour and even minute with him. I hope they can reconnect and find things they are passionate about together.