Things I am grateful for

This economy has me in a total funk! Chris and I have watched what seems like hours of the stock ticker on Fox Business on how much stock value companies have lost and when I sat down yesterday at 5 am to read the 680 pg Stimulus Plan knowing it was just going to make me mad I decided enough is enough! I have a million things to be happy for, so here we go!

1. Of course my family! The boys are the best blessing I could ask for! I have a husband that will stop at nothing to make me happy and drive me crazy :-) In fact I am writing this with a Venti Caramel Macchiato thanks to him! They make me laugh everyday and I am so lucky!

2. My sisters! Whatever happens in life you are connected forever. Liz and I are the only people I know that can start our day going through the drive-thru at Starbucks for 2 Ventis (you have to plan ahead) and Theresa totally knows me. I was offended at first that she said I was exactly like Kate from Jon and Kate plus 8 but she is so right!

3. My Parents! They taught me to work hard, to be loyal, to support your family no matter what and that a cat or salami can sometimes put your marriage at risk so be on the lookout! Seriously, having parents that love and support you and show you that marriage is not always easy but it is always worth it has been a great inspiration.

4. Being born in this country! When you see the plight of other countries you just realize that every day we wake up with advantages other people do not have just by virtue of the Lord deciding we would be born here. As much as we belly-ache about the economy if you have shoes on your feet and a home that meets basic building codes you're among the richest people in the world!

5. My faith! I am so thankful for the people that have been an example to me in my walk, who have led me in my walk and who are there for me when I struggle.

6. Watching my kids grow up! The baseball games, the basketball games, the football games, the school programs and the night-time prayers are things I sometimes take for granted. My kids are so cool!

7. Seasons! Living in Phoenix for about 12 years made me forget how beautiful the seasons can be and while I sometimes get frustrated at how cold it can get here it is really stunning!

8. Miss Maggy! What a great dog! Super smart, really cute, great protector and like Air Bud she can "dish the rock"

9. My nieces and nephews! Cutest kids ever! I am over the limit on pictures so I cannot add them here :-(

10. Dad trying to stop smoking! We love you Bad Papa!

11. You Tube and Vanilla Joy for showing me how to fold a fitted sheet!

http://www.vanillajoy.com/how-to-fold-a-fitted-sheet.html