I wanted to take a second and write down the things I am most thankful for. I know we should always express our gratitude for what we have, and for me it is very easy to get caught up in pursuing the things I want that I forget all the wonderful things I have.
My husband. Blake has been one of my greatest blessings. He is so talented, driven and patient and I am so lucky he has put up with me for over 4 years of marriage and a year of dating before that. We definitely have gone through the roughest of times and he has stuck right by me. He has made me a better person and has taught me a lot. I am so thankful for all that he adds to my life.
My mom. She is the most amazing woman I know. All my life I have watched her give to others with her whole heart. She has taught me how to be selfless and to care for others with out boundaries. I am so lucky to have a mom who would do anything for me. The older I get, the more I realize that she is one in a million. I love her so much and I am so lucky to call her mom!
My dad. He is one of the most hard working men I know. He did anything and everything he needed to, to provide for his family. He has sacrificed a lot for us, and I am forever grateful for a dad like him. He has served his country for many years, and I am so proud of him. I love him very, very much. Words can not describe.
Religion. My religion gives me hope in a world were there is more bad then there should be. It guides me and helps me make choices that will make me happy. I have lived with out religion being a part of my life, it has shown me how much happier I am with it.
Friends. I am so happy for the friends that I have. The older I have gotten, the more I have realized that quality is much more important than quantity. Especially with friendship. I have had lots of friends that seem to love to see me miserable and never seem to be happy for me. I don't need negative people in my life, and they rarely stay. I am so grateful for the ones that seem to be there for me no matter how little we talk or see each other. I am so lucky to have the friends I do, I don't know what I would do with out them :)
My great job. I have been very blessed to work for the company that I have for the past 4 and a half years. It has been so flexible and has given me a lot of opportunities to grow and mature. I work with wonderful people and that makes it just that much better. I am very lucky to have a job that I enjoy.
Utah. I am grateful to live in such a beautiful state. I hear a lot of people complain about it, but I really can't think of a place that I would rather live. Every time I go visit other places or states, I am always grateful to come back here. It's home, it's where my family is, and it's one of the most beautiful places I have been.
Lexi and Apollo. Our babies :) They bring so much to our life. I know a lot of people don't understand how animals can be like children, but these two are. I really can't imagine life with out them.
My country. I am so grateful to live in the country that I do. I am grateful to have the personal freedoms that we do. I am also very grateful for those who serve our country. Their sacrifices are what allows us to live so comfortably in our daily lives.
I am thankful for the opportunity to bring this little boy into the world. I already love him so much and I am so lucky to be a mom. I know it's going to be the greatest blessing of my life. Even though I am so scared and nervous, I am also incredibly excited. I can not wait for April to get here so I can meet this little guy :)
