17 Days of Thankful - Day #9

Thankful - Day #9: I am thankful for music.


I don't know where I would be without music.

I always have to laugh when I think back to when I was around 11 - my older brother listened to music CONSTANTLY and I always gave him a hard time, I really didn't see what the purpose of it was.

Then when I was about 12, I found out what the purpose of it was. Since then, there's been no going back.

Music helps get me going and doing what needs to be done. Music inspires me and uplifts me. I am absolutely IN LOVE with lyrics. I love listening to songs and figuring out the message it is trying to put across. Guess that's the "poet" in me. :)

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17 Days of Thankful - Day #8

Thankful - Day #8: I am thankful for my mom.

Because today is my birthday, I thought it appropriate to mention my mom.

I was not an easy baby when it came time for me to arrive. For 2 weeks my mom had false labor and apparently most of the time it was quite painful. My mom has said that when I did decide to come, however, I came quickly.

So here is to my mommy, who 30 years ago, brought me into this world and has dealt with my insecurities for as many years!

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17 Days of Thankful - Day #7

THANKFUL - DAY #7: I am thankful for my kids!!!

My kids are so great! I am thankful for them most of the time, but today (Sunday) I wanted to dedicate to them.

The Primary Program was today and my kids were all so cute. Lex's part was changed from what I thought he was supposed to say, but he said it anyway and sounded so cute. Shaylyn got up and said her memorized part and I was so proud of her. Tanis decided he would like to be with a group of kids to sing a new song. I LOVED the song, and watching how excited Tanis was when he was singing it was just awesome! Nathaniel even cooperated by snuggling with Daddy most of the meeting so that I could actually pay attention to the other kids.

I love Primary Programs and enjoy them even more now that my kids are involved!

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17 Days of Thankful - Day #6

Thankful Day #6: I am thankful for fun.


On Saturday, I got to spend the day, away, with my best girl friend. We didn't do anything way too exciting, but it was fun to just spend the day "window shopping."

We ran into a couple people, I'd rather not have ran into - but it's okay, don't think they really recognized me. ;) Let's say my ex-sister-in-law's sister and a friends ex-wife....Not fun!

After we got home from our shopping excursion, we grabbed our hubbies and met up again to play "The Newlywed Game." It was way too much fun! And I am glad Eric was a good sport and played. Our friends totally won the game, but there were a couple questions that didn't really apply to Eric and I in any shape or form, so we had to make up answers.

All in all, a great night, lots of fun!!!

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17 Days of Thankful - Day #5

So, uh...Yeah...I got way behind here, but I am going to do my best to get caught up...

Thankful - Day #5: I am thankful for sleep.

Honestly, it is rare that I sleep a full night anymore. The main reason for this: Nathaniel. He is the WORST sleeper EVER!

My other kids were sleeping through the night by about 6 months, if not before...This kid has YET to figure it out!

I am happy if we can get to about 4:00 in the morning before he wakes up - it doesn't happen as much as I would hope, but it does happen on occasion.

The other reason for lack of sleep is pregnancy. It's so fun to have to wake up in the middle of the night to go to the restroom...

So for today, I am going to be thankful for the days when I get to sleep until 4 a.m. without being awoken for some reason. I am also thankful that if I need a nap, I can take one while Nate is napping and the kids are all in school...Somedays, that's the only reason I can get out of bed. ;)

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17 Days of Thankful - Day #4

Yes, I am purposely making sure that I get day #4 posted on day #4...I had enough "off" days.

Thankful - Day #4: I am thankful for family.

Not only am I thankful for the family I was born into - I am thankful for the family I married into as well.

I love being with my brothers & sisters and my parents, we always have fun and although it's always loud and crazy - it feels like home. But that's what you get when there are 7 kids in the family and add 3 spouses and 5 little kids.

I love Eric's family so much as well, even the aunts and uncles and cousins. They all accepted me from day 1 and I have never felt anything different. It's nice to feel that loved.

Here's to families!!!

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17 Days of Thankful - Day #3

Once again, I am a bit behind on actually making this post ON Day #3 and my excuse is that I was working on Scout stuff all day yesterday, then we had Scouts and after Scouts I ran away for a bit. So yeah...

Hopefully I'll get my act together though and actually start posting things ON the correct date.

Now onto:

Thankful - Day #3: I am thankful for my body.

(Picture from www.snorgtees.com)

Okay, now before you think I am being vain or something - I am NOT saying, "Oh look at me, I am so hot!" Because hey, I know that's not the case.

I am actually just talking about all the things our bodies are capable of. I was able to go play Volleyball with same ladies in the ward last night and have done so for a number of Wednesday nights. However, I didn't play for the 2 previous weeks for various reasons, so it was nice to get back to it.

I am also just amazed when I stop to think about all the things our bodies can do. There are just so many things. Our bodies truly are amazing machines and I am thankful to have a body that is still working!

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