Things I am grateful for

I saw this on Sara's blog and I thought it was a great idea!  We need to count the things we are grateful for more often.  

I am going to do one for each day in November.  

1-Kendall, my wonderful husband, my best friend, and the love of my life!

2- Madeline, my super awesome daughter, who is about the cutest thing ever!  (I am her mom and am allowed to say these things.)

3-My parents-who are always there for me and are awesome grandparents.

4-My brothers and sisters-  We all get along great and I am glad we are able to have such a great relationship.  They are so fun and they handle my teasing so well.  ;-)

5- Kendall's parents- they are super supportive and because of them we have been able to pursue many of our dreams.  Thanks!  

6-Kendall's brothers and sisters- We usually always have a great time with them.  We have had some great family get togethers.  

7-Melissa- My best friend in grade school, we always told everybody we were cousins. She always a blast to hang out with and we never had a dull moment.  Do you remember the roof incident and the fire works?  Good times!

8-Doranna-  We had some great laughs.  Doranna was always one that could get me giggling so hard I would get a side ache.  She is always willing to try something adventurous.  I remember many walks back and forth from her house and  phone calls from her mom wondering where she was at.  

9-Sara-I couldn't have asked for  a sweeter friend.  Sara always had something to smile or laugh about and I have to say she has the best laugh ever.  She is my hero in many ways and is such a cute mom!

10-Courtney- We met at work and we ended up being pretty close.  We always had great girls nights!  She has helped my with many of my adoption questions.  

11-Alanna- She was the one I would pal around with at high school events.  She always fun to talk to and had great advice.  Alanna is always happy!  

12-Candice-  She is one of my closest friends.  She is actually the reason I have my family.  She hired me to work for Kendall's mom almost 10 years ago and that is where I met Kendall.  She always has great advice and is so fun to be with.  She is the most amazing mother and homemaker.  

13-Linz-  We both worked for Kendall's mom and I am so glad I got to know her.  She now lives far away but she has endured some of the hardest trials ever in my opinion.  When ever I get down on my situation she gives me hope.  And she is the cutest person ever!

14-All my friends at church.  I would name them all but there are too many and I might run out of room.   I am so glad to be in the ward I am in and have gotten to know so many new people. 

15-Christine-She is one of the first I got to know after we moved into our new house.  We have a lot in common and she is an inspiration to me.

 16-Athena- She is the best neighbor ever!  We are always borrowing something from each other when we are in a bind.    She is a blast to be with and we have a great time.

17- Megan- What a beautiful person inside and out.  She is so strong and has endured so much.  I look up to her.  

18-The young women I teach.  They are so strong and have to deal with so much.  

19- My home- I am so grateful that Kendall sacrificed so much to build us this home.  It has been a blessing in more ways than I could have imagined.  

20- The gospel. It has gotten my through some very tough times.  It has given me hope when  I have felt no hope.  

21-Priesthood blessings. They have given me the strength to go on and the faith that all will be okay.  

22-The temple- How great it is to know that I can be with my family forever.  I love how close to heaven I feel when I am there.  

23-My grandparents-  They are so supportive and know so much.

24-   Books- I love to read!

25-My walk in closet- I can always shut the door when I don't want to see clothes on the floor.  How nice is that!

26-Internet- so many things you can learn.  If you have a question just google it.  

27-My december angels ladies!!  You guys are the best! 

28-Adoption- What an awesome way to see God's hand in your family.  

29-Birth mothers-  They are the most incredible mothers ever, hands down the best!  How many mothers can place their child in another's arms and trust that they will take care of their baby?  What an ultimate gift they give!  

30-My family's health- I think we take that for granted a lot of times.