Thankful Day 19

Day 19-I'm thankful to get to do fun things with my family!

 Today we completed our first family 5K!  Josh was very sweet and ran with me, even though I'm much slower than he is. :-)  We switched on and off pushing the stroller with Cole and Hudson in it.  Ryan got to do the kids 1 mile run and Josh and I figured he ran about an 8 minute mile!  He was a little sad that he didn't win his age group but he did get a goodie bag (so did the little boys) and lots of donuts, bananas and hot chocolate!  Josh and I finished with a time of 42 mins and we didn't come in last!  I wasn't too disappointed because I seriously had not run since April of 2010.  It was a fun morning and it made me remember that I don't completely HATE running...I guess I just need a little motivation. :-)

Thankful Day 16

Day 16-I'm thankful that my son goes to a school that still feels it's important to celebrate our military, 

veterans and freedom.

Thankful Day 15

Day 15-I'm thankful for this little man!  He's such an amazing big brother and I can't believe what a great young man he is turning into!  I love you Ryan!

Thankful Day 14

Day 14-I'm thankful for this little monster!  He has so much personality and attitude, but he's also as sweet as can be!  I love you Mr. Colerbear!

Thankful Day 13

Day 13-I'm thankful for Jenn.  I'm so grateful that we have such a close relationship and blessed that she is always there for me.  I've been given an angel in my life and I get to call her sister.  Love you!

Thankful Day 12

Day 12-I'm thankful for beautiful Fall colors!  I love being able to see the gorgeous scenery outside.  It's wonderful and makes me happy!

Thankful Day 11

Day 11-I'm thankful for all the men and women who have served our country and those who are currently serving.  It is because of you that I sleep without fear.  It's not nearly enough to say it...but thank you for all that you have done and continue to do.

Thankful Day 10

Day 10- I'm thankful that even though I don't have daughters of my own, I have nieces that like to spend time with me!  I got to do their hair pretty and go with them to see Disney On Ice.  It was a lot of fun and I'm so grateful for these sweet girls!  And you get a double thankful today!  I'm also thankful for my honorary inlaws that include me in fun family things!

Please excuse the bad picture...it was taken with my phone!

Thankful Day 9

Day 9- I'm so thankful for my Dad.  He's truly an amazing person.  He gives so much and is such a great grandpa to my kids!  I'm so blessed to have someone who has taught me so much.  He is always learning and I love being able to spend time with him.  I love you Dad!

Thankful Day 8

Day 8- I'm so thankful for my Grandpa.  I'm blessed to have had him in my life and have the change to learn so much from him.  Even though he left us two years ago, I'm truly grateful for the knowledge of an eternal family and that I will get to see him again.  I love you Grandpa and miss you every day.

Thankful Day 7

Day 7- I'm SO thankful for my Mom!  Even though she chooses not to believe it, she is an amazing mother and the perfect mom for me.  She's always been there for me even when I thought I was fine on my own.  I love you Mom and am grateful for you and your example every day of my life.

Thankful Day 6

Day 6- I'm thankful for the scriptures.

I'm truly blessed to have the Gospel in my life and to have the scriptures to turn to.  There are so many comforting words to help through difficult times and so many examples to follow to help us live happy lives.  I can't begin to describe the peace that comes from studying these writings.

Thankful Day 5

Day 5- I am thankful for SNOW!

And I'm so grateful to live in a place that has snow every winter! :-)

Thankful Day 4

I'm so thankful for this little face!  He's so silly and sweet and always makes me smile!

Even all messy and scrunchy faced while eating his snack he still has a smile for me!  Thanks for picking me Hudson!

Thankful Day 3

I'm thankful for our home.
I'm so happy for my family to have a haven from the world, where we can come together and just be.  It has more than enough space for what we need and provides us with the opportunity to make a house a home.  It's such a blessing to know that we have a warm, loving place in a beautiful neighborhood, surrounded by family and friends.

This pic shows our fridge which has crazy things from our daily lives. A good depiction of our crazy, but happy home!:-)

Thankful Day 2

Today I'm thankful for spices like season salt.:-). It may sound silly but I'd hate to think of eating food that wasn't well flavored. 

 Thank you season salt!

Thankful Day 1

I've seen lots of people doing a daily "thankful" on Facebook.  So I decided to do a photo thankful for each day of November.  I really do have SO much to be thankful for and I know that I tend to forget that.  So wish me luck that I will be able to do this each day and remember to count my blessings!

Day 1- I am thankful for a warm, cozy fire on a cold night!