30 Days of Thanks

-Lilly’s good health.
-Anton. He is so good to me, so good to Lilly, and just a good man.
-I feel so lucky to be able to spend my days with Lilly. We may not have everything in the world because I don’t work, but, I wouldn’t change it for the world. I love being at home with her.
-My home. It is nothing special, but it is “ours”. We have created a home together, and I love that. It is a place of comfort and peace for us.
-Antons job.
-My sibling. I always have a great time when I am with them.
-My sisters. I hope Lilly is blessed with a sister.
-My car. I may not love it, but at least I have one. It runs well, and gets me where I need to go.
-Bath time! It is one of Lilly’s favorite times of day. She sings and plays and splashes all around.
-Blogging. It has become such a fun hobby. And, I love my fellow bloggers..they are inspiring, funny, clever…the list could go on and on.
-I am thankful that I love to cook. I love making a delicious home cooked meal for my little family. There is something about cooking that I simply love.
-How darling Anton is to Lilly. We went to visit him at work today and she walked right off the elevator, past the receptionist, and down the hall to daddy. When she saw him, she could barely contain her excitement. And, I heard him say “oh, you just made daddy’s whole day”. I love moments like that.
-That Anton is my partner. He can take over, and is so willing to do so, when I need a quick break to re-group.
-Lazy Sundays. They drive Anton nuts, but I love just being lazy reading books, taking naps, watching our favorite TV shows, playing with Lilly etc.
-The snow! It makes it so much more exciting for the holidays when there is snow around. Now, if it could only melt on January 2nd.
-My knowledge of the Gospel. The wonderful blessing of the Atonement and the Plan of Salvation is such a sweet, tender, peace in my life.
-Online shopping. I love it. It is so quick, easy, and fun. I would be OK if I never went to the mall again.
-The men in Lilly’s life. Her papa (my dad) is so smitten with her, and can’t go much more than a week without seeing her. He is always wanting to know how Lilly is doing. Lilly’s pompa (Anton’s dad) thinks she is pretty adorable. He always comments on how sweet she is, and I often hear him say “she is one cute grandchild”. And last but not least, Lilly’s daddy. I can’t even begin to describe their relationship. They are so in love with one another. He is so sweet to her, is protective over her, loves her, plays with her, is so happy when he sees her…I could go on and on.
-That I have healthy pregnancies, with little to no complications. The baby is starting to kick…what a fun feeling!
-My parents, Anton’s parents, and both our grandparents. We are so blessed to have them as ours!!
-Mormon Messages. They are always so uplifting and perfect.
-The Office. Honestly, I don’t think there is a show out there that makes me laugh as hard as The Office. We are always a season behind, so we can rent them and watch several episodes without commercials. I think we watch 5 episodes on Saturday night. I laughed until I was crying.
-The Internet and email. So quick and so convenient. I am not a huge phone person, so email is fantastic!
-Our dogs. They are such sweet, good little dogs. They really are a part of our family.
-Utah. We live in the most beautiful state. From the gorgeous red rock down south, or the mountains up here…it is stunning.
-Our grandparents.
-Laughing. Is there anything better than laughing hysterically? I don’t think so. I laughed so hard this weekend, and laughed even harder with Anton on the drive home from St. George.
-My marriage. We have our “issues”, as does everyone, but as a whole, Anton and I have a solid, very happy marriage. For that, I am so thankful.
-Lilly’s laugh.
-Thanksgiving. I love that Thanksgiving is a time for me to reflect on the things in my life that I am so thankful for. I am so very blessed, and have such gratitude for all the many beautiful things in my life. Happy Thanksgiving!!