Thursday, November 24, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving! We just finished the infamous turkey dinner and I thought I would share some things I am thankful for and pictures.

24 Things I'm thankful for (as it is the 24th of November)
  1. Dallin. Really, how did I fool this guy into marrying me?
  2. Jayden. He's getting more and more fun and more aware of the world. I love it. My favorite is when he just looks at me and says "I love you, Mom." The best
  3. Our extended family. I really like that I can say we have a good relationship with both sides of our families. And what would I do without my hour long talks to my mom?!
  4. The gospel. With new callings and trials that have come our way this year it makes me think about the decisions I've made and to place more faith in what Heavenly Father has planned for us.
  5. Baby Asher. That's what Jayden refers to him as. I love feeling a little baby's kick and movement. Just knowing that we're going to have a brand new baby makes me extremely happy and grateful.
  6. Friends. We have such great friends here that they should be considered under family. We love to do fun things with them and are sad when some leave to pursue bigger and better things. 
  7. Our house. I love our house. I love the things we've done to it, I like the way it looks. I just love it.
  8. Dallin's job. I'm very grateful Dallin has a really good job and that he loves it so much. I may not understand 90% of what he talks about but I love when he gets that gleam in his eye talking about web and native stuff and how this app does this and that...(see I'm learning :)
  9. My job. I'm grateful I have a job that is so flexible that I only work one-ish day a week to give us just a little play money and me a little break and adult conversation.
  10. The temple. I love going there and all that I learn and gain from my attendance. I'm grateful that it means that my family can be together forever. I thinks its so awesome that Jayden loves to go there so much. We had to take a walk around there this week and he was so excited. 
  11. My calling. I love playing the piano in Primary. I love it. End of story.
  12. Our cat, Reba. She's so patient with Jayden, never hisses or howls, and is so easy going. 
  13. The weather. I hate Texas summers but I love Texas winters. This is why I live in Texas. It was so nice today; Dallin and I joked that we should have eaten Thanksgiving dinner on the patio. Ahhh.
  14. Our truck. I'm grateful for our car too and that it works well and gets me from point A to point B but there's just something about the new car smell and both my boys' excitement when it's time to ride in the truck!
  15. That morning sickness happens in the 1st trimester and not the 3rd. I was horribly sick yesterday. Stomach cramps, puking (I know TMI), the works and that started the contractions and the baby moving like crazy. Today I'm feeling it in my muscles up and down my back and feeling stupidly weak. I'm glad when you're that sick at the beginning you don't have to deal with the big belly and contractions.
  16. Our windows. You just have to see them to believe me. They are awesome!
  17. My washer and dryer. Seriously. Best purchase ever.
  18. The prophet and conference talks. I have really loved rereading the talks from conference this time and reading the words of the prophet and apostles just fills you up some how.
  19. Insurance. With truck getting rear-ended recently I was really glad that the other guy had insurance and that things were fixed without any cost to us. (And that sweet ride sure was cool too.)
  20. My phone. Silly I know, but I don't know what I would do without it to text and talk to Dallin, family, and friends and of course waste all the time I do on it playing games and checking Facebook. Guilty, I know.
  21. Garbage trucks. This is probably more of something Jayden is thankful for because he loves garbage trucks. Practically every Tuesday and Friday we are out watching the Recycling/Garbage truck go down the street. I think it's so cute. Definitely a parent thing.
  22. Blogs. I love "blog stalking" and keeping up with what my family and friends are up to. What did we ever to without technology?!
  23. My Boppy-pregnancy pillow. I dont' know how I would ever sleep without it. 
  24. That pregnancy is only 9 months. I am so ready to be done and I'm only at 34 weeks. What if I was an elephant and it was going to last for 89 weeks?! No way!
And now promised pictures  :)

Dallin is so good and always makes the turkey. Usually I'm working so he does the whole meal. Amazing!
Mouth full and everything!

Snacking before dinner

Let's eat!
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving with family and friends. Now bring on the shopping!!

2 comments:

Lacey said...

i love your thankful list! i cannot wait to see you guys! only like 25 more days! can you believe it? i cant. i will call as soon as i have a phone again but i love you and happy hunting (shopping) may you find great deals tonight/tomorrow

Blaine said...

Marvelous Thanks List, looks like a great Thanksgiving meal! We are most Thankful for Cindy, Jayden & Asher soon to be here! :-) Love Ya!
Yes Dallin you are important too!