Thanksgiving

Instead of posting something to be thankful for the whole month of November, I thought I would just write a list. I also know I'm late on another blog, but what's new right?

So for the 30 days of November, here is what I'm thankful for:

1. First and foremost my faith. Through Him all things are possible right?
2. My husband who has shown me more to life than I ever thought another person could. He is absolutely my better half! He supports me in everything, loves me unconditionally, respects me, gives me confidence...the list could go on. I could probably list 30 things of why I'm thankful to have him in my life.
3. My amazing, bubbly, smiley little girl. She makes every day worth getting up for. She continues to amaze me each and every day. I can't believe it's already been 2 years worth of fun with her!
4. My family...Mom, Dad, and brother. They are the initial 3 to shape and mold me into who I've become. I love how close we all are and wouldn't trade one of them for the world!
5. My "other" family...Mike, Jean, Lee, Jenna. They have welcomed me into their family with open arms. I couldn't have gone out and hand picked a better family to marry into.
6. To be able to build my "dream" home at the age of almost 30. Even though we've recently had a set back on the house, we will still be moving into a house that Nate and I together designed to call ours.
7. To be able to stay home and raise our kids. Although I never dreamed or imagined I would be a stay at home, I'm excited to give it a whirl! I'm so excited for the added family time we will share because I won't be working nights and weekends.
8. The friends I have made through the years. Compared to others, I may not have the most friends, but I don't doubt that I have some of the best there is!
9. Kit-Kats!! I absolutely want you to break me of a piece of that kit-kat-bar!! YUMMY
10. Being able to learn things from my Grandma like making buns and lefse.
11. The opportunity to start my own business in becoming a Thirty-One Consultant. I was very hesitant about doing it, but in the first 6 months of selling, I love it!
12. My parents making the move from Riverton to Grand Forks. It has already been awesome to have them so much closer!
13. A car with a car starter during the cold winters up North! It hasn't been working all the great this winter for some reason, but it's still awesome to have.
14. Shoremaster...who Nate is employed by. He truly loves his job and enjoys the people he works with. It's so nice to have an upbeat Husband and Daddy come home every night as opposed to a crabby one!
15. The couple who have bought our house. They have been absolutely amazing in letting us pay rent for 4 months until our house is done and until they are able to move in!
16. Social media. Although that probably sounds dumb, it's a great way to keep in touch with people without having to make a 20+  minute phone call to stay in touch.
17. The chance to know all my Grandparents and even one Great Grandma. They are all amazing in their own way and I'm happy to say I have had the chance to truly get to know all of them...with maybe the exception of my Great Grandma.
18. Amazon delivering diapers to my doorstep monthly! I never have to go the store for diapers or wipes and I love that!
19. Online shopping. I hate the crowds during this time of year and would much rather buy things online and just have them dropped off at my doorstep. Plus, the kid in me comes out with excitement as new packages await daily right now!
20. The ability to get pregnant and have pretty easy pregnancies. I know many people have a hard time getting pregnant and have miscarriages all the time, so I am especially thankful for this and do not take being pregnant for granted.
21. Portable electronics. I don't know how our parents did it without them! We watch movies on the road. I hand Jade my phone at the store to keep her occupied with shows, pictures, games, etc. Flying home to Wyoming was a breeze because of them!
22. Kiddo food that comes in pouches that our parents never had. Jade loves her fruit pouches and I can take them anywhere with us! What's even better is the lid if she doesn't want all of it right then we just save it for later.
23. The opportunity to play sports throughout high school and a little during college. I think it really taught me how to work hard and work with others.
24. Caramel spice apple cider on cold days when I'm supposed to limit my caffeine intake. It's not my latte I love so much, but it still warms the body from the inside out.
25. To live somewhere where it snows so I can show my kids how to build snow forts and snowmen, go sledding and ice skating, make snow angels, etc. The only thing I miss from back home is the skiing!
26. To live in an area with so many lakes. Gotta love the summer months and outings on the lake. Now, we just have to buy a boat!
27. My new washer and dryer! I love them. I can wash big loads and save on space when they are stacked.
28. Dolly Parton imagination library that sends Jade a new book in the mail every month. Most of these books have been at one time or another Jade's favorite books! Nate and I have even tried to hide some them because we are so sick of reading them. Out of sight, out of mind right?
29. My education. Even though I might not continue to work or when I go back to work, I might not use my degree. I'm still very happy I did what I did.
30. Being rich. Not with money, but with what I do have that money can't buy. It used to be so easy for me to come up with lists of things I "want." But as each year goes by, I realize I already have everything I "want." Life is good!

Wow! That was a lot harder than I thought it would be. I know I have many things to be thankful for, but to come up with 30 things at one sitting is tough.

And again,  a couple pictures of my little cutie. She puts a smile on my face everyday! Love this little lady!!