Day 6

Ten months ago I was in the hospital, experiencing for the fourth time, the magical moment of child birth. Into my life came another beautiful baby girl. She is my most high maintenance baby by far! But she is cute as a button and loud as a dog whistle (LOL yes she can get that high pitched). She is not even one yet and already loves princesses and anything girly. She might be my most girly girl yet. She also already has my love of music. Every time any song or beat comes on she starts to dance....which is the most adorable thing I've ever seen (I am probably being biased though). She really is a huge bundle of joy stuck in the tiniest petite body. She is so smart also. I am very thankful for my beautiful baby. She has brought me so much joy through this year of hard times. I love my AnnaMaria (that's what I call her sometimes). I am so thankful for my rug rat. :-)

 

 

Day 5

I am thankful for my second daughter. She is my sweetheart. She is the sweetest most kind hearted little girl you will ever meet. She also has a gift of making anyone laugh at the drop of a hat. She always has a positive attitude. She helps me with everything and loves it. In fact she has never been in trouble or put in time out (because I've never had to, not because she's spoiled....because she is definitely NOT spoiled and she knows her boundaries). She hasn't had an easy life. Since birth she has had multiple surgeries and countless doctor appointments. Through it all she still tries to laugh and makes life fun, always keeping a smile on her sweet face. Even this week she had something she loved taken from her and was hurt by people who are supposed to love her, she also has three huge sores in her mouth (from eating too much candy...oops), and today she had a cast taken off, her foot was stretched (to the point of tears and screams..it was torture for her), prodded and poked, a mold made for a brace, and a new cast put on (they stretched her foot through every one of those processes too, causing more tears and anguish). I don't know how she does it. But, through it all she still has found ways to smile and laugh through the pain. I love my little ball of sunshine. She is mommy and daddy's beautiful princess inside and out. And, I am thankful and extremely blessed to have such a perfect example of Christ-like love in my life.

Day 4

 I am thankful for my beautiful oldest daughter! She is oh so stubborn, but oh so kind. She is sensitive and can't stand to hurt others feelings. She is shy but doesn't hold back with those she is close to. Only a lucky few get the pleasure of knowing the real her. I am so blessed to have her. She teaches me patients and how to be kinder. She teaches me how to be more gentle and sensitive to her and her siblings needs. She might be a daddy's girl, but she will always have a special place in my heart. I love her girly girlness (I just made that word up, LOL). She helps me put away my tom-boy tendencies and be a girl. I have never liked Barbie's, but she has taught me to use my imagination and get over those dislikes. LOL. She has taught me many, many things. And, I am so thankful for her!

Month of Thankfulness: Days 1, 2, & 3

It's that time of year again, fall is here, and Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Instead of waiting until Thanksgiving to say what I am thankful for, I want to say what I am thankful everyday this month. I already wrote what I was thankful for on the first and second in my journal, so I will just copy what I wrote on here and add todays.

   November 1st: I am thankful for both my savior and His sacrifice for me, and for a LOVING Heavenly Father from which all of my blessings come from. Right now he is blessing Nathan and I with an opportunity to no longer be financially poor. He has helped us with being able to start our business. It hasn't happened yet, but it will very soon. And, it's extremely AMAZING to see His hand in helping us get through such hard times. He has heard our pleas and prayers and is answering each one. I can't wait for this next adventure and to see where it brings us.

  November 2nd: I am thankful for my husband. He has sacrificed so much for our family and still continues to sacrifice. He works so hard for us, and works harder than he should, to make us happy and support us. He is a worthy priesthood holder. Something I will ALWAYS be forever grateful for! He is one of my bestest friends. I love him to pieces, and love the fact that we will be together for eternity.

  November 3rd: Today I am thankful for my son. He is such a joy! He does what I ask without complaint and says, "yes mom," every time. He is smart and generous. He has a big heart and loves to share. He treats his sisters and I with the upmost respect. He looks up to his father and follows in his footsteps. I love the millions of hugs he gives me everyday. And, I love how much he loves the savior and is eager to learn more about Him. I am so, so thankful he is part of our family and that he will be my son for eternity!