Thanks

Thanksgiving is this week. I have so many things in my life I'm thankful for!

I am thankful for:

1. Brielle ... what a help she has become.
2. Linzi ... she loves to hug and has a great laugh.
3. Tessa ... she just has the sweetest smile.
4. Kate ... we couldn't live without her.
5. Matt ... I don't think there is a more hardworking man ... really, I challenge you to tell me anyone who works harder than Matt. (eternal companionship is nice)
6. Our home ... it's nice to have a dry, warm place to live.
7. Our cars ... it sure makes getting around a great deal easier
8. Our health ... we have been especially blessed this year with great health and only small issues
9. Our safety ... in this world, this is important to me. I value the fact that we have been kept safe in this day and age
10. Freedom ... I feel blessed to live in a country where I can be anything I want, do anything I want, worship any way I want,
11. My testimony .... I really love going to church. I know that what Christ taught a long time ago was the truth, and I love that I am part of that truth today. It fills my life with peace and happiness. I really feel blessed to have this in my life.
12. My extended family ... it's so great knowing we have people we can count on. I talk to my mom almost everyday, and a sister (or sil) at least once everyday. I love that.
13. Food ... don't you just love food? Especially chocolate, pie, really good salads, cold cereal (we couldn't live without it), crock pot roast beef, and yummy potatoes.
14. Matt's job ... in this economy I know we're blessed that Matt has a good enough job (actually jobs) that provide us with everything we need ... and I get to stay home with my kids ... I love that!!
15. Beautiful nature ... don't you think we live in a beautiful world?
16. Technology ... thank you TV, telephone, computer, Internet, microwave, furnace, DVD, ipod, crock pot, stove/oven, washer/dryer, dishwasher, kitchenaid, light bulbs, hair straighteners, cell phones ... really the list could go on and on.
17. Toothpaste ... don't you love the minty freshness of a clean mouth?
18. music ... it's just the best!
19. diapers. (enough said)
20. Modern medicine ... do you know 100 years ago people often died from diarrhea?
21. Peaceful moments in this crazy world when everything seems good and happy.
22. Smiles and hugs from my little ones
23. Promptings to do good things.
24. Snowflakes
25. Latter day prophets
26. Socks on a cold morning
27. Advil when my head is pounding
28. Newborn babies (they're just so sweet)
29. Clothes and shoes (especially shoes)
30. Family dinners
31. blogging!!

What are you thankful for this week?