i am so thankful for...

• my family and the fun we have when we are together
  
  
• the fact that my girls have awesome grandmas, grandpas, aunts and uncles in their life.
• my girls and the way they help me remember the simple pleasures of life (like playing in a pile of fall leaves, or sitting in the doorway just watching the rain come down, dancing to any and all music they hear, laughter, giggles, and snuggles just to name a few).
• our newest addition on the way- girl or boy (we will find out next thursday and I am very excited).
  
• the fact that I am about 1/2 way through this pregnancy and I am finally starting to have relief from the constant "all-day" sickness.
• modern medicine that has helped me have these beautiful children I longed so desperately for.
• my sweet husband and all the hard work he puts forth for our family and the wonderful daddy that he is to our girls.
• the blessing and gift (as well as hard work) it is to stay home with my children.
  
• the opportunity I have had lately to be so very busy doing something I absolutely LOVE.
  
• the freedoms we enjoy in this country.
  
• the great love of my Heavenly Father and Savior Jesus Christ
  
• good friends
  
• visits with extended family.
• satsuma mandarin orange season (and the fact that my girls will trade in their lollipops for oranges without a second thought- they really are that good).
• technology- I don't know what I would do without it all- computers, internet, cell phones, or web sites/blogs that can show you how to do or make absolutely anything and everything- LOVE that!
• creature comforts
• cozy sweaters and blankets- and that it has finally been cold enough to need them!
• the blessing of health
• yummy thanksgiving food- especially pumpkin pie!
• and so very much more....
• for this time of year that gives us a moment to pause and reflect on our many blessings.

Happy Thanksgiving! 

(and the beginning of the most wonderful time of the year)