I'm Thankful!

A week late, but better late than never!  We had a very nice Thanksgiving this year.  While things are never perfect, I have so much to be thankful for. 

I'm thankful for every single person in this picture and for what they mean to me.

I'm thankful for my sister missing from that picture because she was taking the picture :)  I'm thankful for her and the bond that grows each year as sisters.  

I'm thankful that Shane received a clean bill of health last month.

I'm thankful we have our own inside jokes and that this dish makes my husband so darn happy!

I'm thankful for my dad and for every turkey he has carved.  Other than one Thanksgiving while they were travelling for a wedding, my dad has carved every single turkey I have ever eaten in my lifetime!

I'm thankful for extended family and for how they love my family so.

I'm thankful for these two beauties who have to grab their lipstick every time they see my camera!

I'm thankful for my husband who is the best possible Daddy I could have ever dreamed of. 

I'm thankful that he never ceases to amaze me when it comes to our children.  I'm thankful that he steps up to plate when things get hard when most would want to turn and run.  I'm thankful for his work ethic and for how he supports his family.  I'm thankful that he loves me the way he does.

I'm thankful for my healthy son who makes my heart happy every single day.  I'm thankful for his sense of humor, for his compassionate ways.  I'm thankful that he's a go with the flow kind of kid.  I'm thankful that he has such a sweet soul.  I'm thankful that he still hugs me out of the blue and tells me he loves me.  

I'm thankful for new beginnings.

I'm thankful for the immeasurable amount of love my girl is surrounded by on a daily basis.

I'm thankful for parents who have been married for over 46 years and have stuck by each other through thick and thin.  I'm thankful that they support us in every way possible and that they are always just a phone call away.  

(and I'm thankful my mom doesn't mind being covered in Allie Bean drool!)

I'm thankful for ALL of Aaron's family and the sacrifices they all make to be with us when they can and support us in any way they can between the miles.

And yes, I'm even thankful for this little ball of fluff that makes me smile every day.

I'm SO thankful for all of my friends and for those that make me laugh and make me cry.  Sometimes good, sometimes bad.  I'm also so grateful for my great "neighbors" :)  I'm thankful for my job and for my bosses who hired me despite knowing my circumstances and how crazy my life can be at times. I'm thankful for Alex's nurse, Tammy, and how she wants to do what's best for her all the time.  I'm thankful for Shannon, Alex's physical therapist, that never gives up on her and is always helping her and pushing her to her fullest.  I'm thankful for Alex's new teacher, Ms.Hadji, for believing in her so much and for all of her new friends in middle school.  I'm thankful she has the greatest friend, Ms. Jennifer, and that Jennifer loves to hangout with her and think she's the coolest.

I'm thankful and forever grateful for the amazing organizations like Inclusive Racing, Jacob's Chance and We Heart Harlie and Friends that give Alex the incredible opportunities they do for without them she would not be able to participate in the things that she does.  I'm thankful that because of those organizations I have met some of the most amazing, compassionate and caring people that I'm lucky enough to call friends.

I am thankful for this beautiful girl who has taught me so much.  I'm thankful for all of the lessons she has taught me and for showing me I'm stronger than I ever thought I could be.  I'm thankful that she has taught me to appreciate the little things.  I'm thankful that she has shown me unconditional love.  I'm thankful that she's so forgiving when I don't get it right.  I'm thankful for all of the amazing people I have in my life because of her.  I'm thankful that she is happy.  

And I'm thankful for all of you who read my blog - may you all be blessed this holiday season!