Give Thanks

I have so many things in my life that I am thankful for.  In no particular order, here are the top ten things I am most thankful for. 

1. BRADEN. (and he is number 1)He is the best thing that has happened to me! I am thankful for him and the wonderful husband that he is.  I am thankful that he does the dishes.  I am thankful that he kills the bugs that I scream about.  I am thankful for the way he honors his Priesthood. I am thankful for his positive attitude. And I am thankful that he makes me laugh.  Thank you Babe, I love you!!

2. PARENTS.  What a blessing it is to have the amazing parents that I do.  I am thankful for their examples.  I am thankful that they raised my siblings and me in the Gospel.  I am thankful for their support in all of my life decisions.  I am thankful for their hardwork so that I was able to have a fantastic childhood and life.  Thank you Mom and Dad, I love you!

 

 

3. SIBLINGS. Words can't discribe how lucky I am to have the siblings that I do.  We always have each others back.  I love everytime we get together.  I am thankful for their examples.  I am thankful for all the laughs we have together.  Thank you Sarah, Chad, Becca and Teresa, I love you all!

 

 







4. IN LAWS (HIRSCHI).  I don't know what I did to deserve such wonderful in-laws.  I am so thankful to be a part of their family. I am thankful for their welcoming hearts and hands.  I am thankful for the smile they always put on my face. I am thankful for tub talk. Thank you Lynn, Leslie, Kylie, Matt and Alyssa, I love you all!



 

 

4. IN LAWS (SIBLING'S SPOUSES), NIECES AND NEPHEWS.  I need to first thank my siblings again for choosing outstanding spouses and for making beautiful children.  I am thankful for each of my in laws for bringing something special to our family.  I am thankful for the examples they set for their children.  I am thankful to my nieces and nephews for how stinkin cute they are.  I am thankful for them for letting me pretend to be a big sister and a mom.  Thank you Adam, Lindsey, Jared, Quin, Jestine, Eden, Kyla, Kenya, Cayden, Taylor, Caleb, Ammon, Gavin, Lilee, Abbie, Mason, and Alivia.  I love you all!!



 

 

5. DODGER.  I never knew a dog could make me so happy.  I am thankful for the puppy kisses he gives me each morning.  I am thankful for the uncontrollable love he shows me, no matter what I have done.  I am thankful for his energy to keep me active.  I am thankful that he is a part of our little family.  I love you Dodger.

 

 

 

6. THE GOSPEL.  It is so comforting to be part of this wonderful church.  I am thankful for the scriptures that we are able to read each day and learn from.  I am thankful for the temple, without it I wouldn't be able to be sealed to Braden for time and all eternity.  I am thankful for the members in the church. I am thankful for prayer and being able to communicate with my Father in Heaven.  I am thankful for a Savior who is loving and forgiving.  And mostly I am thankful for the Atonement.



 

 

7.  FRIENDS.  I have been so blessed throughout my life to have the friends I do.  Each once of them have made an impact on me.  I am thankful for their loyalty. I am thankful for laughing so hard with them that I cry. I am thankful for all the memories that were made and that will be made. 

 

8. GOOD HEALTH. What a privilege it is to have good health.  I am thankful for the ability to walk and run.  I am thankful that I'm not allergic to any food.  I am thankful for modern medicine.  I am thankful for good eye sight.  I am thankful for food to keep my body healthy.  I am thankful for physical activies.  

 

 

 



 9.  JOBS.  When times are tough, what a blessing it is for the job I have.  I am thankful for the experiences I am learning from it.  I am thankful for the paychecks I receive.  I am thankful for the friends I have made with coworkers.  I am thankful for the different locations it takes us to.

 

 

10. FOOD.  No only does food give us the ability to live and be healthy, but if its done right, it is tasty.  I am thankful that, because of Braden, I am no longer a picky eater.  I am thankful for all the different things you can make.  I am thankful for ICE CREAM, my favorite thing to eat.  I am thankful to have a full stomach after I eat, when others aren't as fortunate.

 

 

 

  This is just a small amount of what I am thankful for.  I am so blessed for all I have.  Happy Thanksgiving everyone.  We love you!!

 



 



  

Lynn's Visit

It was wonderful to have a visit from Lynn.  Although it was just for a short time, it was just what we needed.

Braden and Lynn have a tradition to go to a NFL game each year.  The year was almost over and the Jacksonville Jaguars stadium was only 45 minutes away from where we live.  I was lucky enough to tag along on their tradition and go to the game.  It was my very first NFL game and I had a blast!! Even though the Jaguars got smoked by the Colts, it was so much fun.
The next night we went on a Ghost Tour.  We were excited because St. Augustine is one of the most haunted cities in the US.  During the tour, they told us of different ghost stories as we drove past the location where it occurred.  And at two locations we got off the bus and walked around.  The first place was the light house and the second place was the Jail.  Needless to say, I was a "little" scared!

We also went to El Castillo de San Marcos.  This was the view from the roof, it was so pretty.

Braden idols his Dad and wants to be just like him, and I hope he is. 

We stopped at the beach on the way to the Jaguars game.

Thank you so much Lynn for taking us to the game!!!

Like every visit, it had to end. We were sad to have him go. It was good being able to have him here and show him around the city.