Nothing fancy

I am sitting here at the computer, looking over my "to do" list and not wanting "to do" anything! I love this picture of Lane. He is such a smiley baby but when he is tired he has this blank stare on his face. Often times I feel the same way.

I've been reading everyone's blogs about things that they are thankful for. I've cried reading some and laughed at others but I can say that I feel grateful for much of the same things. This time of year is a great time to reflect and it is nice to stop and take the time to do that. I was thinking about the usual-husband, kids, house, groceries, health, etc. Not to discredit any of these wonderful blessings, I was also thinking about growing up and the wonderful blessings I had.

I will start with friends. After a few years without keeping up, I am so very grateful for the blogging world to let me reconnect. Each of them has touched me at a different time in my life. Each of them is strong and taught me so much. They have put up with me and loved me anyway. Hopefully they have forgiven me of my shortcomings and know that I have never stopped reminiscing about the fun we had and never stopped praying for their happiness.

I am grateful for my dad who honored his priesthood and his family. I don't think I would have searched for my great husband if it hadn't been for my dad. I'm grateful for my grandma (yes Les, I stole this from you). My grandma really is the best. My 3 wonderful brothers who I got to laugh, cry and grow up with. We aren't all that close but I do love them and miss them too. Of course my mom! I don't know what words to put for a mom. I don't think you fully appreciate them until you are one.

I am also grateful for my guardian angel. I have thought about this a lot since last January. I had a sister who passed on before I was born. I always wanted a sister and was jealous of the close bond I saw others have with theirs. I used to wish on a star for a sister(that is when Patrick came). Thanks to some personal experiences and some experiences Chad shared, I really believe my sister is watching over my family(old and new). I am also grateful for my learning experiences. I would say trials but I'm not sure that I've had those. I look at everyone around me and the things they deal with and think, "I couldn't do that". Then I feel guilty for not having to. There are so many wonderful people with so many challenges. The minor hiccups I've learned from have been hidden blessings and I'm grateful that I've been forced to grow.

Right now, I'm grateful for quiet time and nap time. How else could I update my blog!