Our ABC's of Gratitude

 Shea and I had a lot of fun and enjoyed our time

together remembering how thankful we are for 

our life together and all the things we have in it. 

AFFECTION from those we love, like tearful hugs and warm cuddles and sweet whispers and boo-boo kisses and sleepy snuggles and hand holding and more.
BLOGGING is my new journaling and I am obsessed if you can't tell.
CAMERAS to capture our priceless moments. And COMPUTERS they make our lives easier and funner.
DIAPERS for my babies and both babies love their DADDY'S famous back pats.
ETERNAL Families
FREEDOM in this amazing country and all the opportunities and blessings we gain from that. And we can't forget FOOTBALL, Shea loved playing it and reminisces every time he sees kids playing in a field.
GOSPEL teachings and the standards we learn to uphold from it.
HEALTH, HOME, and our HEAVENLY FATHER
ICE CREAM especially when it is for breakfast. My little brother Joseph and I are famous for our secret chocolate ice cream mornings.
JESUS CHRIST and his sacrifice for us.
KIDS that bless my life, especially the two KIDLINGS that we get to raise and love everyday!
LOVE for each other and our marriage!
Missionaries (Our missionary - RYAN)
NATURE, my favorite part of nature is trees. Whether it is the icy branches, or blossoming buds, or falling leaves; I just love them.
OCEAN, especially the one back home that I have so many memories of and can't wait to see again. I miss those crashing ocean waves and sand between my toes and scattered shelled beach. PRAYER, the peace and comfort and guidance that I gain from prayer is remarkable and I can't express how grateful I am for the role it has played in my life. 
QUESTIONS that my children will ask one day, I know that they will be endless and awkward and sometimes annoying, but I can't wait for all of them!
READING and the power of words in our lives music, poetry, scriptures, books they all make reading worth it.
SKYPE and how close it brings me to my family.
TESTIMONIES and TEMPLES and my TIME here on earth.
UMBRELLAS and rain, I love rain it just makes me happy watching it and driving in it and running in and out of it.
VACATION, Shea and I haven't gone on a vacation since our honeymoon. This next summer we are doing a "just our family" vacation somewhere.
WISHES on falling stars in the midnight sky.
XMAS cards sent to all we love. Keep your fingers crossed that we get a chance to do cards this year!
YARDS, one day we will have a big green one that our kids will love running around and playing in.
ZIPPERS on Bella's pajamas, which are so much easier and faster than buttons.