So Much To Be Thankful For...

I have a lot of friends on Facebook who are using their status to share what they are thankful for this year.  I thought I'd post mine here for all of our friends and family to see.

I am thankful for...

a relationship with Christ and the gift of grace

my wonderful husband who works so hard so I can stay home with our children and continues to love me no matter what insane things I say or do

my little man who is my very own miracle - you'd never know the hurdles he's overcome in 5 short years

Sissy - who brings me so much joy with just a smile

two incredible parents who have supported me through every challenge in my life

a brother who is independent and strong and loves his little girl more than anything in the world

a roof over our heads - as cramped as we are, I am still grateful for a place to stay that allows us our dog and a short term lease and is located within the boundaries of Riley's school.

a new car that doesn't make any noise when I make turns

friends who accept us into their family and love of us as if we were family

my computer to allow me to keep in touch with those who are far away from us

an incredible church family in Florida who helped prepare me for this new chapter in my life

finding a new church to attend in Utah...that's not an easy task out here

warm blankets to snuggle under with my man while watching football

the smell of food baking in my oven because it means we have enough to eat

doggie kisses on my hand in the morning as an alarm

friends from childhood who still love me and don't judge me

friendships I've made while living away from the comfort of home and family

snuggles from the munchkins

my camera for it allows me to capture the moments in my children's lives and preserve them so we can look back on them and laugh or cry or smile

phone calls from friends who I haven't spoken to in awhile...it's nice to know you're missed

hand written letters in the mail

the smell of fall in the air

Toddler Gym - where I met my best girlfriend

14 years of wedded bliss

leaf peeping

toilet seats & lids that are kept in the down position

the smell of a newborn baby

our soon to be new home so we can spread out and have room for the kids to run

out of town guests

sweet tea - although I haven't had any "real" sweet tea since August 12th when Leigh brought me a gallon from Angies

Riley liking his new school

being able to meet new friends in Utah and feeling like I belong in a rather short time

"I love you Mom"

being able to share my children with their grandparents

back rubs

4 wheel drive

beautiful mountains out my back door

long, hot baths with a good book and a glass of wine

beautiful snow covered branches

listening to Riley read to his Daddy

sunshine to warm my skin

digging my toes in the sand

the laughter of children

junior mints

a big bowl of popcorn to share with my kids and the dog while watching a movie

a steaming mug of hot chocolate

the sound of "Da Da!  Da Da!  Da Da!" when the door unlocks at 5:30 pm

service men and women who keep me safe and allow me all the freedoms I enjoy

the families of those service men and women who sacrifice more than we can imagine

the smell of my Nanny Hershock's dried corn recipe

a place to go home to

We're wishing all of you a wonderful Thanksgiving.  We hope that you are surrounded by loved ones today and are able to spend some time reflecting on the things in your life for which you are thankful.