Thankful

What are you thankful for?

 

As the year ends, here are a few things...

 

My husband
My health
My job
My home
My car
My family
My friends
My church calling
My insurance
My doctors
My co-workers
My talents

 

Photo: Celebrate. This is how we celebrate New Year's Eve... cookies and sherbet, and we'll probably go to bed at 10. Goodbye 2013!

 

Feeling....

Today I am feeling…

 

Fine...a bit nervous. We are getting a new employee today, and honestly, it kind of worries me. I just get in this groove and I really don't like when New things come along and mess it up. I'm sure she is fine, but still. I am also feeling a bit of anger about it... not towards her personally, but the situation, which I won't get into because I'm just being a baby about things. I'll get over it eventually.

Other than that, I feel the same as usual. Not good, not horrible, just the same.

 

Photo: New. I have so many great new ideas for a planner I want to make for myself, and one day to finish it before the new year.

 

Greatest Success

What has been your greatest success this year?

 

I think not giving up. Not quitting my job because things for too hard for me. Not holing up in my house, staying in bed, and never leaving. I know I haven't always had the best attitude, but I haven't given up, and I think that's quite a success.

 

Photo: Exciting night to be a Cowboys fan. Can they do it?

 

Ring In the New

What do you plan on doing to ring in the New Year?

 

We have never really done much for New Year's Eve. Last year we went to Shaina & Jesse's, but since they moved we are on our own. Chances are we will just sit around, maybe watch a movie, eat junk food. The usual. We are pretty boring for sure.

 

Photo: Just bought this for my art and Spider-Man living nephew Aidan. I'm so excited about it. I hope he loves it.

 

Eating

How much did you eat today?

 

Probably not as much as I should. I get too busy and don't have time. I had breakfast, half a clementine, breakfast shake, egg salad sandwich and a leftover Cafe Rio taco. Plus desserts. The most important stuff. It seems like a lot...dang food.

 

Photo: Settle the debate... is this ball red or orange?

Best Christmas Gift

What was your favorite Christmas gift? Who gave it to you?

 

I got a lot of great things. A new computer, a new outfit, some things to help me around the house. I have to admit though that my favorite gift was the cute little bright orange owl ornament. I love the little things Greg gets me.

 

Photo: Cozy. I am quite cozy here in bed, and I REALLY don't want to work tomorrow.

 

Holiday Traditions

What is your favorite Christmas tradition? Did you do it this year?

 

We started this tradition the first year we were married, but we usually buy a new xbox game to play on Christmas Eve then stay up as late as we can playing. This year we played Halo4, and made it to midnight. We are awesome.

 

Then we have a big yummy dinner with just the two of us. Delicious. I love Christmas.

 

Photo: Our Christmas dinner. Yummy!

 

Happy Holidays

What makes you happiest about the holidays?

 

I love the lights, the sound, and the joy and the holidays. I love sitting in the dark with just the Christmas lights on. I love most Christmas music and I'm sad it's only played (or viewed as being acceptable) for a month. I wish it was acceptable all year long. I also love giving and, yes receiving. Its just a beautiful time of year.

 

Photo: Presents. Finishing wrapping Greg's presents while watching Elf.

 

Three Things

List three things you enjoyed doing this week.

 

Davies family Christmas party. Its been years since I last went to one, and it was great seeing aunts and uncles, cousins, and other family members. Even if half of them didn't recognize me. It was great seeing them.

 

Coloring with Aidan and making gingerbread houses with the family.

 

Working all day with only two other people. Oh wait, that wasn't quite so fun.

The Sounds

List the sounds you are hearing right now.

 

Since I'm in Cokeville with my family I've been hearing...

 

Shari yelling at the kids
Lilli and one of the boys crying
Macey and Sid running around trying to find people to play with
Kenz or Kennan playing the piano

 

...it's good to be home

 

Photo: Holiday. It's the holiday season. Visiting Grandma Norene.

 

Positive...

Were you a positive or negative person today?

 

I'm pretty sure I've been more positive than negative lately. So I'd have to say positive. Despite having to work which is always a bummer, it was only three hours, then I got to go to Provo and hang out with family. It was great.

 

Photo: Davies Family Christmas Party. It was great seeing aunts and uncles and a few cousins. Too bad more of them weren't there.

 

Five Things That Matter Most

What are the five things that matter most to you in your life today?

 

1. My relationship with my husband. He has been my strength through our trials this past year, and I couldn't have done it without him. He is my best friend.

 

2. The Gospel. I love being a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I'm grateful for the knowledge I have that I have a loving Savior who sacrificed his life for me.

 

3. My health. I have had a rough year and a half health wise, but I've learned that it could be a lot worse. I'm still able to do quite a bit alone, and that's important to me.

 

4. Pictures, journals, anything that helps preserve memories. I love that I have a smart phone that I can just snap a picture and go. I also love reading blogs and trying to come up with ideas to keep memories of my own.

 

5. Sleep. Sleep is a deal breaker when it comes to how I'm going to feel in the morning and through the day. I need my sleep, and I need good sleep. Otherwise I can be a bit cranky.

 

Photo: Gift for the hubs. Took forever to wrap these ones. I'm beat. I may just have to color the packaging on the next ones I'm waiting for.

 

Last Place Online

What is the last place you visited online?

 

I don't know for sure but it was most likely Facebook or Instagram. I don't visit them because I'm obsessed, I visit them because I'm bored. Okay, I may be obsessed with IG, but that's because I like pictures, and there is no drama. I should just delete Facebook. But I can't. Its sad.

 

Photo: Got all my shopping done today, plus made three batches of muddy buddies for people. Feeling festive and wornout.

 

3 Things Tomorrow

What are three things you need to do tomorrow?

1. I need to write up some decisionings on some loans that I really don't want to do. Yes, I get/have to do loans now. No longer am I just a teller, but I got all sorts of responsibilities that have made my job super fun.

2. Make treats for my co-workers. Muddy buddies. They're the easiest.

3. Eat, sleep, be merry.

Photo: Family. We are family... even if Greg doesn't ever let me take a normal pic.

A Pet For Bre

If you can have any animal for a pet, what kind of pet would you choose?

 

I want a little kitty, or a puppy. Something soft, little, and fluffy that will cuddle with me and play with me, and not make a mess ever! Is that too much to ask?

 

Photo: Green. The only good kind of yogurt is the green kind.

 

Headlines

What was the biggest headline in the news today and what are your thoughts?

Honestly, I didn't watch or read the news much today at all. On ESPN they talked about the Cowboys and whether to blame Tony Romo or not. I don't. I blame Jason Garret. I have for the past 3 years. No one listens to me. Apparently there was also a bus crash in Cache County. Crazy drivers. And then something about polygamy, which I really didn't pay attention to. Crazy world we live in.

Photo: Cool. The amount of time it's taken me to get that far is not cool. Seriously...I know it's been about three months since I touched Photoshop, and now I'm dealing with an entirely new computer and Photoshop than I'm used to. But it's taken forever too get this far, and chances are I'll change it completely. Lol.

Word

What word are you using too much lately?

Crap. Seriously. I say that word way too much. I use the phrase, "What the crap" way too much as well. I use it a lot when I'm frustrated, which is a lot. I need to choose a better word/phrase, because let's face it, crap is an ugly word. (Plus the visual...)

Photo: Ice cream. Brownies and ice cream...I think I'll be regretting this later.

Today

Where did you go today?

 

Hastings (of course)
Sams Club
Bath & Bodyworks
Gamestop
Shopko
Walmart
Arctic Circle

 

Photo: Shopping. Weekly shopping trip to Hastings.

 

Weird

What was weird about your day?

 

Oh geeze. All my days lately are a bit strange. Beyond the fact that I feel weird, I just feel like I'm kind of losing it. I totally spaced that I was supposed to go help babysit for a Relief Society service. I never forget. I had it in my calendar. I really never forget things. (Sometimes I do say I do when u really don't) but honestly. At 9:30 I remembered. I suck.

 

Also weird, the way people act sometimes. I wish I could get inside their heads, but then again, maybe not. Only another week.

 

Photo: Almost done with book 6 of the Vampire Academy series. Now to get through the 3 Bloodlines books so I can finally read the newest one. Is it weird I have to re-read the entire series before I can read the new ones? These books make me jolly.

 

Can't Live Without

What's the one thing you can't live without?

 

Technologically speaking it would have to be my phone. With smart phones you have access to just about everything...internet, phone, text, music, etc. It's sad that we have become so reliant upon technology, but let's face it. Is why it was created...to make things easier.

 

Non-technologically speaking, I'd have to say music, even though I guess that could kind of new technological. But I love music, whether it's One Direction, or church hymns, or Christmas songs, they each can set a tone to my day. They help me in hard times, in happy times, help me feel the Spirit. I love music and am grateful for it in my life.

 

Photo: Selfie. Selfie attempted with the hubby. He wasn't having it.

 

7 Things Again

List seven things about the last seven days.

 

I actually really enjoy this prompt. It gets me thinking...

1. Received some disappointing news about my job. Trying not to be angry, but it's a bit hard.
2. Had one of my co-workers tell us she was going to quit. It was a bit unexpected.
3. Had a great Enrichment activity last night.
4. Had a missionary farewell on Sunday, Sat next to the missionaries grandson who totally fell asleep. It was quite funny.
5. Learned that I can't cry so easily. Thank you Prozac.
6. Made a breakfast casserole for our ward party, but didn't attend. I had to work.
7. Still haven't set up our Christmas tree. I need to get in the Christmas spirit.

 

Photo: Dinner. Eggs & Toast with a side of cellcept.

 

Thinking About...

Who is one person you think about often but rarely get a chance to see? Describe your relationship with that person.

 

Lately I've had my friend Lindsay on my mind. I don't know why, I've just been thinking about her a lot. Even though I 'keep up with her' on Facebook, I still wonder how she is really doing.

 

She was one of my very best friends in high school, despite being two years younger than me. I always had a great time talking with her and hanging out with her. She was a great friend, and I turned to her for a lot. Even after HS I still kept in touch, and now that we're both married, we still keep in touch through FB and IG. It's definitely not the same, and I don't know if we'll ever have the same relationship we once had (not that we don't have a good relationship) is just not the same, but I know that I'll always have her as a friend, and I'll always be there for her when she needs. I love her to death and I'm grateful for her friendship. We keep talking about how we need to get together...I just need to make the time to do it.

 

I think being in my calling has really got me thinking about people, friends, and how they are doing. I need to do a better job at following up on promptings when it does come to these people... and so do you. Never pass up the opportunity to follow a prompting. You just never know what you can do for that person.

 

Photo: Red. For Relief Society we created little angels with all the sister's names on them and encouraged everyone to pick one to do a little something for. Well this sweet sister came up to me tonight with this falling homemade ornament and red and white candy cane and said, "I didn't pick your angel but I wanted to give you this." It touched my heart so much. I am really going to miss her as she leaves on a mission to her native country of Samoa. She is so sweet, and it made me realize how great my calling can be.

 

Where I Spend My Time

Where did you spend the most time today?

 

If you count actual hours, it would be at home. I mean if you count from 12:00 am - 8:45 am, then fron 4 pm - 11:59 pm, then it's spent at home. But I feel like the majority of my days are spent at work. I think it's because that's where I do the most actual work and thinking. It just makes my day seem longer than the few short waking hours I have at home. I did spend a few extra minutes at work today though talking to my boss. But those minutes were ones that I would normally spend waiting in my car for Greg, so not sure if that counts really.

 

Photo: Creae. The view behind me as I lay in bed. I didn't get very create-ive with today's prompt. Its too cold for that.

 

Sweat

What makes you sweat?

 

Gross, but everything. Its awesome that all my meds have 'increased sweating' as a side effect. But I especially sweat when I'm out on the spot, or have to be the center of attention. Totally gross. I hate sweating.

 

Photo: White. I guess this will do.

The Job I Wish I Had

What do you wish your job was?

 

Here's the thing. I've never been a fan of people calling motherhood a 'job'. Yes, all you mothers can throw rocks at me or whatever, but it really bugs me when that term is used. It's not a job. It's a choice, a calling. So I can't use motherhood as an answer. And so now I'm not really sure why I felt the need to explain that...

 

Anyway. Job. I really wish I were a pop star. Being able to sing in front of thousands of people and hear the cheers of the crowd. That would be awesome, and my choice of a job.

 

Photo: Sometimes I lock myself in the bathroom because it's the warmest room in the house.

 

3 Things I Don't Do Enough

What are the things you don't do enough?

 

1. Serve
2. Cook
3. Stay in touch with friends and family

 

Photo: Indulge. Sometimes I like to indulge.

 

Money

How much money is in your wallet?

{2012}

 

I don't think I have any money in my wallet. Maybe a few cents? Why people carry cash now days, I really don't know. Cards are so much easier.

 

Photo: Love. My Christmas present came today. I kind of love it.

 

Christmas Season

What are you most looking forward to this Christmas season?

{2012}

 

I love everything about Christmas season. The lights, the snow, the music, the giving, everything except the shopping and madness that sometimes exists. I'm looking forward to getting our Christmas tree up too. I love sitting in the dark with the Christmas lights on. Its my favorite.

 

Photo: Tasty. Some tasty clam chowder in this freezing cold winter day.

 

Self Conscious

I feel most self-conscious when...

{2012}

 

...people ask me personal questions. I just don't like it. Unless you're one of my really good friends, I just have a hard time talking about myself...

 

Also lately I've been a bit self conscious about my face. Dang skin tightening. Plus the cold is not a good combo! I'll survive.

 

Photo: Greg's Christmas present came today...

 

Wishes

I really wish...

{2012}

 

...I felt normal
...I wasn't so mean
...I had more energy
...it wasn't so cold
...people would stop being ridiculous
...I had more time
...Greg and I could go on a warm vacation

 

Photo: Warm. With it getting colder, I have to rely on this baby to keep me warm at work.

 

5 Words/Phrases

List five words/phrases that make you giggle.

{2012}

 

It's so weird when I get asked this, because I know we have a million things we say, but when put on the spot, I can't think. But one that pops into mind is a Jimmy Fallon parody of 'What Makes You Beautiful'. You'll have to listen to it to get the full effect. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWQoiOBnqWA

 

Photo: Joy. We get to sing Christmas songs at church now. They bring me such joy!

 

To Do Today

What did you get to do today?

{2012}

 

Sleep in
Have pancakes
Shop with Greg
Watch The Heat
Relax at home
Spend time with Greg
Fix up things on the house
Eat yummy treats

 

Photo:

Worries

What worries you?\
{2012}

 

I will never get better
I will lose the mobility of my hands
I will fall again
Greg will get sick of taking care of me
Something will happen to Greg
One Direction will split up

 

Photo: Month of Gratitude Day 29. I'm grateful for the people I interact with and meet at work. Some are crazy,  some are rude, some are nice, and some are totally awesome. You just never know who you'll meet. Like the lady I met today who was interesting, nice, and intuitive. I plan on blogging about this interaction and this book later, but it made me realize how grateful I am to be able to interact with others.

Ups and Downs

What have the ups and downs of the past week been?
{2012}

 

Ups:
Thanksgiving Day! No work, yummy food, football!
Getting a new TV
Receiving a gift from a friend
Getting to see Liam (my nephew, not the 1D hottie)
Buying One Directions new album and LOVING it

 

Downs:
Only one day off of work
Spent way too much money
People at work tick me off
Body aches and is tired
Not enough sleep

 

Photo: Month of Gratitude Day 28. Grateful for our Thanksgiving traditions, and for a wonderful hubby who always cooks such a wonderful meal. Grateful we can afford the things that we have.

My Body

My body is...

 

A wonderland. Right John Mayer?

 

But really, it is old and tired and in pain. However, it is still functioning somewhat and getting me around. I am grateful for it.

 

Photo: Month of Gratitude Day 27. Grateful for my brother Brady. Even though we spent most of our early years fighting, I couldn't have asked for a more living and supportive little brother. It was fun having him so close in age so we could have some of the same friends and share some memories. Grateful for his example to me, and grateful for the times he texts or calls just to see how I'm doing. I'm also grateful for his wife, and my newest sister Ashbee. She is super cute and sweet and she loves my brother. I'm grateful they have each other. Love you two!

Sounds

What sound do you hate hearing?
{2012}

 

My all time last favorite is scraping sounds. I have to plug my ears when Greg scrapes the windows. I just can't stand it. Or when he scrapes the pan or bowl. I just want to cry sometimes. Really. Like with tears and everything.

 

Photo: Month of Gratitude Day 26. I'm grateful for goodly parents. They are great examples of love and service. They are supportive of their children (all six of us) and are great grandparents to their four grandchildren. They are a little weird, and somewhat embarrassing,  but also kind of fun and funny. I couldn't have asked for greater parents. Love you guys. Thanks for all you do and have done.

My Shows

List your top 5 shows right now.

{2012}

 

(In no particular order)
1. The XFactor
2. The Voice
3. The Big Bang Theory
4. Modern Family
5. One Tree Hill (re-runs on SOAP)

 

Photo: Month of Gratitude Day 25. Grateful for thoughtful people. Grateful to know that I'm not the only one going through trials, and there are others who are mindful of me as I go through mine even when they have their own. A sweet sister in my ears who also suffers from an AI disease night this by with a note that simply said, "Thinking of you." It brought tears to my eyes that she would do that. So grateful.

 

Last 3 Things

Name the last 3 things that you used today:

{2012}

 

1) My phone
2) My toothbrush
3) The bathroom

 

Photo: Month of Gratitude Day 24. Grateful for new tires to help us go over these icy roads. Grateful for a car that kept us warm too. Also grateful for a little getaway.

 

Fave Holiday Recipe

What is your favorite holiday recipe to cook?

{2012}

 

I think I said crab dip last year, and I think I'm sticking with it. Or pecan pie. Yummy. I'm excited for Thanksgiving!

 

Photo: Month of Gratitude Day 23. Grateful for technology. I'm grateful for cell phones, iPads, kindles, tv, internet, etc. Technology is amazing and there are all many things you can do with it... including watching a seven hour broadcast of 1D Day on YouTube. (Okay, I didn't watch all 7 hours, but quite a bit of it). Its amazing that you can watch people hundreds of miles away over the internet. (That doesn't sound creepy). Grateful for the many forms of communication technology provides as well.

 

Playing

How did you play today?

{2012}

 

I played by leaving town after work and driving to Star Valley for a relaxing weekend. I also played Candy Crush and some One Direction YouTube videos.

 

Photo: Month of Gratitude Day 22. Grateful for my baby sister McKenzie. She is one of the prettiest and most talented people I know. She can sing and play the piano like no other. I'm grateful I had a little sister to dress up and do get hair when we were growing up. She is always happy and so outgoing. Grateful for her cowboy husband Kyler as well. He is one of the nicest young men I've ever met. Seriously, from the first time I met him he was so nice. I'm glad they have each other and can't wait for the day they have babies. (Gotta get my baby fix somehow) love you two!

Last Text

The last text message I received...

{2012}

 

Was from: Greg

and said: For long pentance sessions.

 

Don't ask.

 

Photo: Month of Gratitude Day 21. Grateful for doctors (in all their varieties) and modern day medicines. I don't understand how anyone could go to school for a hundred years just to deal with sick people, but I'm sure grateful there are people out there who do. Grateful they are willing to become knowledgeable in different areas of medicine so they can help me when my body decides to shut down. Grateful they will answer my stupid questions and put up with people who have issues that aren't easy fixes. Grateful they are there to try and help. And when I said Drs in all their varieties, I also meant a 'witch doctor' I know who also had helped me. I look forward to seeing her again when the time is right. Grateful for your knowledge and personal insight. It's nice to know I have options, and for that I am also grateful. and p.s. some of those bottles are duplicates. I don't really have a ton of meds.

 

As of Late

This is what I've been up to lately...

{2012}

 

Working
Visiting Teaching (yes before the end of the month even!)
Helping keep score for church volleyball
I'm pretty boring.

 

Photo: Month of Gratitude Day 20. Grateful for all the little ways the Lord watches out for and helps me. I can't tell you how many times I've almost dropped things and somehow they land just perfectly so I don't have to bend over, or my reflexes are ninja like, and I somehow catch them. Or like today, he knew I needed a twenty minute break, so when I swallowed my massive pill, it got caught in my throat. Now this has happened before, but it only takes a few minutes before I can get it down. Today it was such for over twenty minutes, so I got to chill in the breakroom for that time, and just when I was on the verge of breaking down, I was able to get it down. These are just a few silly examples, but I know the Lord is mindful of me and my abilities and handicaps. I'm grateful for that knowledge and grateful for his watchful, protective care.

Drive Me Crazy

Name one thing that you drove you crazy today.

 

I can't name it. Its the same thing day after day though. I just don't understand it, and even though I try to just ignore it, it's definitely hard to do.

 

Photo: Month of Gratitude Day 19. This may seem silly, but I'm grateful for these gloves. I'm grateful for my hubby who bought them for Christmas last year and they have been amazing. They aren't super warm, but they keep my fingers warmer than other gloves, plus I can wear them while I work and count money. Plus I have received quite a few compliments about them. If you want some they are arthritis gloves. They have been amazing for me the past year, and as you can see from that hole, they been put to good use.

 

Three Things to Buy

What are three things you need to buy?

{2012}

 

A TV. Ours is dying.
A computer. Mine is dying.
One Direction's new CD... even though it's not out yet.

 

Photo: Month of Gratitude: Day 18. I'm grateful for the opportunity to go visiting teaching. I've had/kinda still have a pretty negative attitude about it, but once I actually go and get to meet new sisters, I come away feeling better about it. I'm grateful for my partner, we've only been together two months, but she is so sweet and I look forward to getting to know her better. I'm also grateful for the ladies I visit teach. I got a new sister this month and I'm excited to get to know her as well as the other sister I've only visited twice. They are both great and I'm grateful for the opportunity to speak with them outside of church and get to know them. I'm proud is myself for making it out two months in a row!  (And it's not even the last week of the month) celebrating with a creamy!

 

Sandwiches

What is your favorite sandwich and how must it be made so it's perfect?

{2012}

 

Ugh. Can I just copy last year's answer? I'm not a huge sandwich person. I do like grilled cheese it tuna. Or Subway or Quiznos or Jimmy John's. That's about it.

 

Photo: Month of Gratitude Day 17. Grateful for the town I grew up in... for the lessons I learned playing sports... for great coaches and mentors who taught the value of hard work. I have never known harder workers than the people I grew up in Cokeville. This week the football team win its 21st state championship, and a few weeks ago the volleyball team won its 20. That's pretty awesome, and I'm grateful I could be part of such a strong tradition. (My dad, and head vb coach, is the handsome fellow in the orange shirt in the top pic...can't miss him. And little bro is somewhere I'm that God looking group of boys. I think I know which one is him, but they all kind of look alike). Thank you people of Cokeville for teaching me all you have.

 

Projects

What's on my home project to do list?
{2012}

 

This will probably never change, but I'd still live to declutter my house. Clean it up a bit. Make it look a little nicer.

 

Photo: Month of Gratitude Day 16. Grateful for movie night with the hubs and ice cream.

 

Feeling

Today I am feeling...
{2012}

 

Exhausted...I pulled an all dayer.
Physically in pain
Annoyed
The usual...

 

Photo: Month of Gratitude Day 15. Grateful for my job. I have some great co-workers, who make it more enjoyable. Even with all the stress they cause me sometimes we have a great time. I really love my job and I'm grateful for it. I'm grateful that I can work extra hours if I want, and even though it wears me out, I'm also grateful to know that I can come home at the end of the day and put my feet up.

 

In One Year

In one year I would like to tell myself...
{2012}

 

You survived this long, you can keep going.

 

Photo: Month of Gratitude Day 14. Grateful for my other older sister Kandyce and her family. Kandyce has been a great example for me. I'm grateful that she offers to drive two hours just to go to a Dr. appointment with me, and that whenever she is in town she lets me know so she can stop by and visit. Also grateful that she is a good mom to my nephew Liam, who I'm also grateful for. Love that little guy to bits. And of course Clay too. He's a great source of comic relief to our family, and he loves my sister and nephew. Love you guys.

Excess

What do you have too much of?
{2012}

 

Negative energy. Too much anger and resentment towards quite a few people. It's frustrating that I can't seem to let go. Maybe one of these days I can just let go. Its way too much for sure.

 

Photo: Month of Gratitude: Day 13. With all the time I spend crying and complaining about what my body can't do, today I am grateful for what it can. I have a healthy heart with only one valve that has slightly elevated blood pressure (I blame it on work), that still beats and pumps blood throughout my body. My lungs are mostly functioning properly. I can still walk by myself, though I have to be careful not to jump off curbs. I can dress myself mostly by myself, I can do my hair well enough that I don't look like I just rolled out of bed. I can see. I can drive, though I have to take corners a little slower. I can still work at my job. And mostly I'm grateful that my hands aren't totally deformed, so even though it's harder to do what I once could, they still can do what I need them. Lots to be grateful for today.

 

I Love You

Who is the last person you said "I love you" to?
{2012}

 

My husband. Because I love him. So I said it.

Photo: Month of Gratitude Day 12. Grateful for service...for those that have served me, and for opportunities to serve. We went to the local humanitarian center tonight for RS, and it was great to see all the sisters who turned up to serve. Always be on the lookout for small opportunities to serve, even if it's just picking up something they have dropped. You never know what battle (disease) they may be fighting. Also grateful that my fingers actually worked well enough to help tie a few knots. I didn't do much, but I sure tried.

 

Out of Character

What is one thing you've done recently that's completely out of character for you?
{2012}

 

Hmmm, I cry a lot lately, which maybe isn't too out of character, but I feel like I cry a while lot more than normal. My emotions are totally out of wack. Thank you Chuck Norris.

 

Photo: Month of Gratitude: Day 11. Grateful for those who have and who currently serve our country. Those who sacrifice for us and our freedoms...I have so many family and friends who have served in the military. Thank you, and today I'm especially grateful for these guys...my brother in law Ben, who serves in the Air Force and is the best big brother, and a great husband to my sis and father to my niece and nephews. My sister Shari, who is a great mother, and sacrifices by allowing her husband to serve our country, while taking care of the kids by herself sometimes. Love you sis. And of course Lilli, Alex, and Aidan who are the funniest and cutest kids ever. They also sacrifice by letting their daddy serve us. I know they miss him so much when he is gone. So grateful for the sacrifices of these wonderful people. Love and miss you guys so much.

 

Thoughts Before Bed

What did you think about before you fell asleep last night?
{2012}

 

It was probably something along the lines of, 'church sure is early in the morning.' Those are usually my thoughts, something about not wanting to wake up and just sleep in.

 

Photo: Month of Gratitude Day 10. Grateful for great in-laws who are so selfless and are always willing to help when we need it they are all so loving and kind, and I'm very grateful that they were willing to take a trip down here just to drop off our new recliner and get rid of our old stuff.