Thanksgiving

As a child I always knew that before we ate our Thanksgiving feast we were going to be forced to share what we were thankful for. Since I am not going to be with my side of the family this year, I have been pondering this thought all morning. Although I feel like 2007 has been a big year of loss for me, loss is out-weighed by the things I am thankful for.

1. In the last year two of my sweet sisters have gotten married. The more I learn about my new brother-in-law Ammon, the more I love him. He is quirky (in a very funny way), smart, humble and most of all he treats my sister like a queen. Elliot is too nice to be true. Really, when you meet this guy you have to wonder if this guy is for real! HE IS! I have never met anyone as loving and giving as this guy. We are so blessed to have him in our family!

2. I have the two cutest kids EVER. This past year I have gotten to watch my Charlie grow and develop his sweet yet strong personality. His gummy smile can melt my heart in fractions of a second! And Abby, words cannot adequately explain my love for that little girl. She is so quick and so smart. She is such a fun balance of me and Carlos. She loves to learn and play hard, but can sit at the table and work on crafts and art projects for hours. I am so thankful to be Abby and Charlie's mom, and cannot wait to see the people they become!

3. Carlos and I celebrate our 5th anniversary next month. He has had to put up with a lot of ups and downs with me this year. He is kind and supportive, and sacrifices for my needs. Prime example is driving the entire family to Houston and back over 3 days so I could attend a best friends funeral. Not fun, but he knew I needed him and also needed to go. Such a kind man that I love with all my heart!

All and all I am so blessed to have so much to love and to be loved!