Thankful

So, lately I have especially been thinking about all I have to be thankful for. So, this may be a totally boring post, but I needed to sit down and write a few things that I've been thinking a lot about lately.

#1 A husband that is working so hard. Dan works a lot, and I can't begin to write down how grateful I am for his work ethic. He does such a fantastic job. He is very professional in the office, and I have to admit, he is WAY better at the management stuff than I was up in Cedar. He is efficient, learned everything fast, and is the smartest person I have ever seen when it comes to fixing stuff. Way to go honey. Thank you for working so hard for us.

#2 The chance to stay at home. Ok, to those that know me well, you probably NEVER thought I would say that I am grateful to be staying at home with the kids. I can honestly say that staying home with the kids has been the BEST thing in the world. I definitely am not the best at it sometimes, but I really try hard. I know that this is the place for me to be, and even though I get a little bit frustrated sometimes, I really appreciate being at home. I think our family life has improved because of this decision.

#3 The Spirit. I have had some really special spiritual experiences over the last 6 months, and I can't begin to tell you how grateful I am to have that guidance. I got to go with the sister missionaries yesterday and had the opportunity to hear them teach a discussion about the plan of salvation. The spirit was so strong, and my testimony has grown because of the experience. The missionaries were so sweet, and it felt great to be able to help them.

#4 Good friends. I have met some LIFE LONG friends here. I know I'm cheesy, but I really can't begin to tell you how much I love living here. From the very beginning, I felt a fellowship that I HAVE NEVER FELT before. I felt at home. Our neighbors have really been AWESOME. We have so much fun hanging out with them all. I do miss some of my friends from Cedar City too, and I will always keep in touch with them, but I am so glad to be here. You know who you are, and if any of you move soon, I will honestly have a nervous breakdown. You have gotten to know me so quickly. I love laughing with you all. Thank you for all the fun memories so far!

#5 A great family. My husband and I both have great families. My neighbor noticed the other day that I call my mother-in-law "Mom." I do, I call her Mom. I call her Mom because I consider her my second Mom. My parents are such great people too, and I am so lucky to have such great in-laws. Every single holiday, we get surprise cards in the mail for the kids to open, and they just LOVE getting mail. It is so fun to see their faces light up when people come to visit. We have had so much fun with all the visitors so far. It's pretty fun living down here, because people come visit more!! YAY...keep it comin'!

I know 5 isn't a very long list, but these 5 things have occupied my mind a lot lately, so I needed to write them down.