grateful

I am grateful for those who aren't afraid to bear their testimony about their beliefs, struggles and joys.. You never know who you are going to touch..

I am grateful for the telephone. Without it I wouldn't be able to keep in touch with my family and friends as easily.

Kahlan

I am grateful for Kahlan.(My KK). I really thought that I would never have a little girl and then she came along and she is wonderful. She can make me smile and laugh even when I want to scream. She is smart and caring. She loves to tease. She is a good big sister to Elijah even if she is a little too bossy at times. Okay a lot too bossy. ;)I love her curious nature and sweetness. She has so many questions and it is said that I used to be just like her or is she just like me?

house

I am grateful for our home. As small and crowded as it is, it works for us. We are close to a great park and the school is good.

Today I am grateful that I get to teach in Relief Society.(our church)

I am so nervous,and don't want to do it but every time I walk away amazed at the sisters in the class and fulfilled. I learn so much when I teach.

12/13 grateful

For music. It lifts my spirits. It's almost time for Christmas music!!!!

I am grateful for laughter. Laughter lifts my spirits every time

Honesty(day 11)

As children we are taught to always be honest, then we are taught what is correct to say and what isn't, then we are in a tight spot because we have been taught that we need to be honest but sometimes honesty sucks.. Sometimes honesty hurts. It sometimes makes us feel bad, but sometimes it is exactly what we need to give us that Ah hah moment. You know the one where you realize that thing you need to change. I won't lie, I have had times in my life that I haven't been completely honest but I have always been grateful to those who have been to me.

day ten

I am grateful for the family(wives, husbands, children, brothers, sisters, parents, and anyone else I may have forgotten) of the military men and women. These folks sacrifice a lot to support their loved ones. So THANK YOU!!!

kids papers

So I am curious to know what things you keep from your children. I am going through some of my stuff and it seems like I keep way too much. ( I usually keep anything that tugs at my heart strings) And how do you organize all this stuff. I would be grateful for any ideas..

kind words

I am grateful for kind words. Kind words help people feel loved. Help children learn to be kind and just plain make us feel better when we use them..

Today I am grateful for Richard. He tries very hard. He is a good big brother and he likes to help me cook. He cooked pancakes this morning for breakfast. He thought Kahlan and I needed some. It was so sweet. Oh in case we haven't shared with you, Gohan is now going by Richard.

grateful

I am grateful for the Sunshine. It makes me feel so much better when I look outside and see the sun shining.

Day 6

I am grateful for all the men and women who are serving or have served in the military. I know the sacrifice you have taken on and it is greatly appreciated.

day 5

Today I am grateful for my car.. It would not be fun to have to walk where I needed to go with all these kiddos in the rain...

job

I am grateful that in this economy my husband still has a job. What a blessing it is.

Mothers

I am grateful for the women I have or had in my life. My mom, mother in law, grandmothers, aunts, friends, and all the other women I have learned from and admired. From these women I have learned how to mother my own children. I learned the importance of family. I have watched them in the struggles in their lives and learned how to be strong and keep going no matter what. I have learned to love and be kind and treasure the small moments. Thank you all..

day 2

I am grateful for my sweet husband. He works so hard to make it possible for me to stay home.. I am grateful that he truly knows, understands and accepts me.. He makes me laugh.. He is a wonderful father and the kids adore him. He cooks, cleans and helps with the kids.. He knows the value of education and works hard to get it. He loves the gospel and wants nothing less than eternity with me and our family. Crazy as it is.:)

More halloween pictures

I love my kids..

I added one with Ethan and Kahlan because I love the way he helps her so much. He is a wonderful big brother. I love Richards playful spirit...Kahlan's joking nature.. Elijah's sweet spirit. Anthony's teaching nature.. All so different but together we make a wonderful family...

Gratitude

A friend of mine commented to me the other day that I never update my blog.. :( So I am going to try to be better at that... I was reading somebody's blog today and they are taking a challenge to write something they are grateful for everyday for the month of November. I've decided to do this also. I can't promise it will be everyday but I will do my best.. So here's today's: I am extremely grateful to be a mother. It is so hard some days that I just want to pull my hair out but at the end of the day when we say prayers and I get their sweet kisses and hugs it makes the long day worth it.

For Halloween this year we had lots of fun. We went to a party at the cousins and we crashed the ward party of our old ward. We had lots of fun seeing our old friends. Then of course we went trick 'or'treating and had a blast and had too much candy.. Kahlan was a princess dinosaur. Elijah was a dinosaur and got the growling part down very quickly. Ethan was Venom from Spider Man and Richard was a Bey Blader, (it is the latest greatest thing for 9 year old boys) I don't have a picture of Anthony dressed up as he is at his dads but I am sure he had a great time.. The one is from this summer and the boys birthday party..