thanksgiving....a week late

Now that Thanksgiving is over and my family is coming out of the flu infested weekend, I feel the need to express my gratitude for all that I have.

I never in my wildest dreams thought I would be as blessed as I am.  Ok...I did dream wildly about it, but never thought it would actually happen.  I have so much to be thankful for.  When I start to think about it, the blessings are so abudant that I couldn't possibly list them all, but here are a few.

• I am married to my favorite person in the world.  How many people can say that?
• My three children are quite possibly the cutest kids on the planet. Not to mention the smartest and sweetest and funniest and greatest and most talented and...
• Quinn has a job.  And not just a job, but one that he likes and one that supports our family and helps us live comfortably.
• My healthy body. My family is healthy. 
• I have a testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ. 
• Quinn is a worthy priesthood holder and leads our family righteously.
• I have amazing friends that I consider family.
• I live in one of the most beautiful places on earth.  Somewhere I could happily live forever.
• All the things that I often take for granted, that so many do not have; a beautiful home, a comfortable bed, an abundance of food to eat, clothing to wear, a warm shower...

Many, many more come to mind.  But I must go take care of those cute, talented, smart children.

12 years

Q and I had our 12 year wedding anniversary on Friday. 12 years. Wow. It doesn't seem like that long, yet when I think about all that has happened since we've been married, I am amazed. Lived in 3 states, 4 years of college, 3 beautiful kids, owned 2 houses, etc, etc.

I really could not imagine myself married to anyone else. I have often thought about what it would be like to be married to one of my old boyfriends. All I can say is that when I do think about it, I get a little shiver and thank God for my husband. He is amazing. The funny thing is that I never grow tired of him. I always want to be with him and always want to have him around.

We never make a big deal of our anniversary. But the kids spent the night at Granna and Grandpa Mac's house and we went to dinner and then came home. No presents, not this year, our pocketbook doesn't support them. But I don't need anything, I have everything I need; love. Cheesy I know, but true.

Happy birthday Quinn. I love you.