Happy Thanksgiving!

With my cute husband being home from work tomorrow, and getting ready for the big feast, I thought today would be an appropriate day to do a Happy Thanksgiving post! Today I feel so thankful for so many things. So, I am warning you ahead of time, this is a very long post!! First, my Lily. I remember when Lily was first born, we were running back and forth from the hospital and I was in so much pain, I would think to myself 'what have I done'. I was so depressed, and was too embarrassed and ashamed to say to anyone because here I had this healthy beautiful little girl and there are so many people who can't have children, or those who have lost their precious child. The change was so hard for me and Anton. It wasn't just US anymore, doing whatever we want whenever we want. Someone had come between us. I was almost resentful of Lily. Terrible, I know. So, you are probably asking yourself "where are you going with all this"? This morning Lily started jabbering in her room around 6:15. I walked in there, and she smiled at me great big. She was so excited to see me! I picked her up and fed her, then I grabbed her blanket and went into our bedroom. I laid her down on my pillow, and snuggled up next to her. Anton rolled over and immediately he runs his fingers through her hair and kisses her face and her little hands. Here was this little person, between us. It was the best feeling in the world. It was so quiet and there we were, just staring at this most precious little girl. I didn't know it was possible to love someone the way I love Lily. I am so thankful that she has come into our lives. She has changed me. She had made me a softer person, and she has made me want to be better. I know I can also speak for Anton when I say that being a parent is so much better than we ever could have imagined. When Anton comes home from work, he always goes right up to Lily and hugs her and tells her how much he loves her. Last night I was in the other room and I heard him tell her "Seeing you is the best part of my day". It melted my heart. I am SO thankful for Anton. Where would I be without him? I am so lucky to have my husband as my best friend. Last night we sat on the computer for about an hour and just laughed and laughed at some of the things we were looking at. It was so silly, yet so fun. I love that I can be myself with him. He knows me so well, and he loves me no matter how I look or how grumpy I may get. He is such a good man, such an adorable father, and an amazing husband. I love him so much. I am also so thankful for my family. I couldn't have been born into a better family. I can't begin to express how much my parents mean to me. They are such good people. I am thankful for all the things they taught me and for the way they raised me. Sure, I have made mistakes in my life, but it was never because my parents didn't teach me or raise me well. They were and still are such incredible parents. They are such cute grandparents...all their grand kids go nuts when they see them. It is so cute! I love my parents so dearly. I think I might have the funniest brothers around. I always have such a blast when my family gets together. I am so thankful to have two beautiful sisters whom I am so close with. Each and every one of my siblings have qualities that I admire. I am so lucky to be their "little sister". I am also so thankful for my in laws. They are such loving and accepting people. I felt so welcomed the very first time I met them. They always make us laugh when we are around them. And, how could I not love them, they raised Anton into the man that he is. Next, my cute grandparent. They are all still alive, and still in good health. I love Antons grandparents as though they are my own. I am so thankful for the special relationships I have with my grandparents. I am also so thankful for good friends. I have such fun friends I grew up with, and have met such dear friends in the recent years since I have been married. I am so lucky to have them! And, last but not least, I am so thankful for the gospel. I am so thankful for the peace and happiness it brings into my life. It couldn't be a better feeling knowing I am with my family for all eternity. I am so thankful for the atonement, and for the Savior. I get emotional just thinking about it. I am so thankful for all of the many many blessings that have come into my life. As you can well see, there are so many things I am thankful for, and this is just the beginning!! I hope each of you have a Happy Thanksgiving!!

Checkup!

Here are the stats from Lily's 6 month doctors visit...

Weight: 14 lbs. 12 oz.

Height: 25 1/4"

Shots: Hated all 4 of them. Good thing her dad was there to comfort her. Poor thing.

Cooper and his "lady friend" down the street had puppies. This was his last litter. They are DARLING! If you know of anyone interested, let me know!

Winter is coming...

...and Lily is ready!(isn't this hat cute? my friend made it for her...i love it)

Sub for Santa

My family has been involved with a refugee organization here in Salt Lake. We have been asked to find some beds for families that are sleeping on the floors of their homes. If any of you have anything or a slightly used mattress that is sitting in storage that you might be willing to donate, please let me know and we can arrange to pick it up and have it delivered.

Also, if you are thinking you would like to do a Sub for Santa this year with your family or youth group, let me know! There are 90 refugee families that we would like to find Sub for Santa's for.

And, starting in January, the Refugee Center will be doing tours. It may be a neat experience to take your youth group or your family to hear some of the stories of the refugees. So, if you are interested in any of this, please let me know! And, pass on this information to anyone you think might be interested! Thanks!!

All About Me

I am... Elizabeth Woodward Brog, mom to Lillian Virginia, and wifey to Anton R Brog.
I know... I am very blessed.
I want... to start my Christmas shopping.
I wish... I could just loose this last 10 pounds.
I had... such a good nights rest. I love that Lily is sleeping through the night.
I hate... when I see little kids picking on other little kids. It breaks my heart.
I miss... Europe. I can't wait to go visit there again one day.
I fear... that something will happen to my loved ones.
I feel... so lucky to have my little family.
I hear... the computer buzzing, and the dogs fighting over a bone.
I smell... our new carpet.
I crave... Cheesecake Factory for some reason.
I search... the Internet often for cute things for Lily.
I wonder... what Lily is thinking. I love to watch her look at everything.
I regret... not enjoying my college experience more.
I love... my little family.
I care... about celebrity gossip too much.
I always... fix my sheets before I go to bed.
I am not... a competitive person. In fact, I am the complete opposite. It drove my dad nuts when I played tennis because I wasn't more competitive.
I believe... in miracles.
I could... go for a diet coke right about now.
I dance... with Lily sometimes.
I sing... terribly.
I don't always... stand up for myself.
I write... letters to Lily for her Baby Book.
I win... sometimes. But if I am playing Anton in golf, I will most definitely win. :)
I lose... things very rarely.
I never... will hike Angels Landing. NEVER.
I never listen... to the kind of music where they just sit and scream. Hate it.
I can usually be found... at home with Anton and Lily.
I am scared of... spiders.
I need... to become more organized.
I am happy about... Christmas coming soon!

1st Snow!

I was surprised to see snow today! We have had such a beautiful fall, so it was expected that winter was right around the corner...but I am always surprised when it really snows for the first time. I took Lily out this morning to look at it, and she just stared at it. I like to think she was thinking it looked pretty. Lily turned 6 months last week. She makes me so happy...I can't even stand it! She is starting to have the most special relationship with her dad. She loves to play with him...especially when he puts her on his shoulders and he tickles her belly. She just laughs and squeals in delight. Her laugh is so adorable. I love it! My lips are constantly chapped because I give her close to 500 kisses a day. Chapped lips are worth it - I love kissing her fat cheeks, and that skinny little neck. She is a special little bug. One of my very favorite things: every day we go into her cozy little room, grab her blankie and a book, and rock in the glider until she falls asleep. Once she falls asleep I can't help but stare at her. It is the most precious thing. I'm in love. Here are some funny things about Lily that I have noticed in the last month or so:

*She is constantly sucking and playing with her feet, that they stink all the time!!

*She has a big fat crush on Mickey Mouse. She smiles great big every time she seems him on the TV. I showed my parents how she smiles at him...they laughed so hard. It is hysterical!

*She smiles so big at Anton every time he is talking to me. She thinks he is talking to her.

*She is learning how to play 'bashful'. She does it to Anton all the time.

*She thinks I am really funny. It helps my self esteem :)

Happy Halloween!

Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays, and this year it was a blast. Lily made the day so fun! We went and visited all the great-grandparents, her daddy at work, my office, Nana & Papa, and we took her trick-or-treating to the neighbors. She was the most darling little Fairy you have ever seen (I can say that, I am her mom!)!! By the end of the day, she was tuckered out. Here are some of our picture from Lily's first Halloween!

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