Gratitude...

Do you ever have days where you are completely overwhelmed with gratitude for everything you have been blessed with? Well, today is one of those days for me! I can't believe how much Heavenly Father has blessed me and my family. I know that life isn't perfect and that there are a lot of trails, tribulations,  and disappointments and in those moments it's sometimes hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. But each and every time Don and I have made it through.  And that just starts the beginning of the list of things I'm grateful for...

1. I am so grateful for Don. I never thought it was going to be possible for me to find such an amazing guy.  I look up to him so much, he is such a good example for me to follow.  He makes me want to be a better person, because I think he deserves the best I have to offer. He treats the boys and I with such love and devotion. Going through trails with him by my side makes me feel like together we can do anything.

 

2. My sweet, sweet boys. It's amazing how fast and how much you love your children when they are first placed in your arms, and its even more amazing how fast that love continues to grow. They bring so much love and happiness into our home and lives.  I don't know what I would do without them. I feel so blessed to have the opportunity to be a parent. I hope I never take these moments for granted.

3.  I'm grateful to be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The list of blessings that have come from the gospel goes on and on and on, but one of the things I love most is knowing that Families are Forever not just "death do you part". It's unbearable for me to imagine going through this life thinking I couldn't be with my family forever. (below is the  Rexburg LDS Temple, the one Don and I were married in)

4. I'm grateful for my parents and siblings. Every family has their challenges and difficulties, but I feel like everything my family has faced has made us stronger. I wouldn't change my family or anything about it, to me, it's perfect! :) One of my favorite things about my family is their acceptance and love. No matter the choices and decisions you make they will love you for you. Below is a picture of my family oldest....to youngest! :)

  The list of what I'm grateful for goes on and on...but I think I better stop there because I'm not wearing waterproof mascara! :)