Thanks Be Given

We were fortunate enough to come home to Sacramento for the Thanksgiving holiday. Shane has started a new job which unfortunately didn't allow him to come with us, BUT being the bomb husband he is he let Kaylee and I come anyways. What a nice guy. Sadly I think people here are starting to doubt I even have a husband. So let the record show I do!! I promise :)

So even though we missed Shane very much, Kay and I had a great Thanksgiving. My family and I headed down to the bay area and spent the turkey day with my Aunt and her family and my grandparents. It was a great day full of naps, WAY GOOD food and a reflection of the things that are important in our lives. Every year we try to go around the table and say what we are thankful for. This year was especially wonderful to be around loved ones and truly express our gratitude for all we have. I have decided to publicly share mine.

I am Truly Thankful for...

My Hubby. He is a great guy who takes good care of us! He works super hard and still has time to be a terrific dad and husband. We love you Shane-y poo!


My Bab(ies). YES that is plural!!! Crazy! Although Pack number 2 is not here yet I still have a love for her. Of course for now Kaylee is number one and I don't know what we would do without her. She has stolen our hearts and fills each day with such excitement and joy! We probably would get more love from our families if Kaylee wasn't around, but Shane and I are totally fine being complete second to our little girl!

My Savior.
In the past years I have come to really understand the importance of the gospel in my life. It isn't just something I do, but truly has become something I strive to become. I love knowing that if I do my part that I can live with my family forever. Its an amazing thing.

My Family. Shane and I are very blessed to have wonderful family. We have certainly had our ups and downs along the way, but feel so lucky to have such a great group of people to call our own.

My Friends. I don't know what anyone would ever do without good friends. I think Shane and I both would agree we have been blessed in this area of our lives as well. We have great friends both past and present who have enriched our lives and made the days even better. Thanks you guys!

My Health.
I have one beautiful little girl and another on the way. I have a healthy body and mind. Its something I think we take for granted sometimes the little things we can do, but it is a blessing.

My Freedoms.
The world is indeed a scary place, but how lucky are we to live in a country where we are free to choose. I know I take it for granted especially when you watch the news and get overwhelmed by evil and terrible things, but it could be so much worse. Sadly its taken a few good movies to really wake me up to what really happens outside the US.

ECT.
I could probably go on forever if you really sat down and thought about everything, but I won't. Hopefully this coming year we will be able to really look at our lives with more gratitude. To see what we have been given versus what we lack.