Lots to be Thankful For

Well since it is Thanksgiving week, I thought it would be appropriate to post on some of the many things that I am grateful for. I have so much and I continue to be blessed, so instead of just having this be a holiday where I stuff my face (which I will still do, don't you worry) I think I will take some time to reflect on what I have. Feel free to do the same! :)

I am grateful for:
*The fact that Devin and I were brought together and that we love each other
*My beautiful baby
*extra storage space in our house
*pictures
*memories
*my extended family on both sides. I have AMAZING family!
*A sister who listens to me whenever I need her to
*My health, Devin's health, Hallie's health
*The gospel in my life
*The blessings of tithing
*Modern conveniences: Electricity, Washers and Dryers (though we don't have one...), toilets, etc.
*An education
*My job...I LOVE IT
*The ability to have children
*In-laws who are great and are blessing the family through their service as missionaries
*Lasting friendships
*The genorosity of others
*People who teach me by example
*Parents who raised me, even though I was a bit of a devil as a youngster
*the hometown where I was raised
*A temple marriage
*A temple so nearby
*Family and friends who are just a phonecall away when I need them (or even when I don't)
*The ability to have FUN!
*Good food... (that equals Thanksgiving dinner to me, my most FAVORITE meal!)
*Examples of people who have passed away
*Learning from hardships
*Candy, Cakes, Cookies, Sweets in general (okay, I am a sugar addict!)
*Good books
*The ability to travel and see the world
*The kids in Ecuador who I still love so much, think about daily, and pray for daily
*Eternal families
*Temple work/Geneology
*Birthdays!
*Family together time (even if it can get rough!)
*Neil Diamond (especially those leather pants!)
*History
*Diet Coke
*baseball (love it)
*Running cars (oh yeah, only one of ours runs right now, but I am still grateful for it)
*Those willing to babysit for me
*Baked goods (oh did I already mention that?)
*Mental health
*Family Reunions
*Skittles, gummies, even chocolate lately
*Beaches
*Reader's Digests (I love those too...DI 25 cents apiece!)
*Good roommates during my college experience
*The things I learned from my internship/time at Vantage Point
*Knowledge of the Plan of Salvation
*Bikes
*the color yellow
*coloring books and crayons
*Technology, computers, cell phones, blogs, etc.
*fun games
*a good night's sleep (especially lately)

Ok, I am pretty sure I could go on forever. Once you start, you can't stop! But I am pretty sure no one is reading this anymore, so I will stop! But I am grateful for all of YOU too for being examples in my life and for the influence you have had on me, even if you think you have not. HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!!!