I am grateful....

Seems like lately I've been taking a lot of things in my life for granted. You get so caught up in the daily tasks of life that you forget to just stop for a minute and just be. Between work, school, Dr. appointments, baby plans, friends, family and life I think we get so caught up in it all we forget to slow down and enjoy it. As I hear of hard times and sad news for others I realize how much I really have to be grateful for in my life and take for granted daily. So today, these are the things I am grateful for:

~This AMAZING little life that is growing inside of my belly..... All of the kicks, squirms, rolls and pokes... For the life that my father in heaven has in trusted in my hands to love and teach and be a mom to.... And even all of the nights of feeling nauseous, the aches and pains, the added lbs. and emotional roller coasters. I am grateful!

~For the sweetest, most selfless husband in the world that spoils me rotten.... for his constant positive attitude, his cheerful smile and his words of encouragement... for his testimony of the gospel and his drive for life.... And even the times we can't agree and life gets stressful. I am grateful!

~For the gospel in my life and the places it has taken me.... for the blessings we have received because of it and for the knowledge that my family is FOREVER... And even the times those 3 hours each Sunday seem like eternity. I am grateful!

~For my health... that I can get up each day and do the things I want to do and enjoy with no restrictions.... I am grateful!

~My family.... For the most amazing parents that stood beside me when I probably didn't deserve it... for my siblings that are there everyday encouraging me to be better and for my adorable nieces and nephews that never sees to amaze me... Although we can be loud and obnoxious and things aren't always organized. I am grateful!

~For the trials that me and Jacob and me alone have gone through in life to get us to this point... for the hard times with money, for the sacrifices made and for the positive attitude and encouragement from others.... Although living in my grandpa's basement may not be ideal. I am grateful!

~Friends..... where would we be without them?... both new and old, each have played a crucial roll in my life.... for the long chats when I just needed someone to listen, to the laughing for hours or until we cried... for the lasting memories that still make me smile... Even through all the fights in high school and breaks in our friendship. I am grateful!

As I start to write these all down I realize I could go on for hours, but these are the first things that come to mind that are constantly there and effecting my life for the better. So thanks to all those that add to life and make each day that much better! I am grateful!