Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday! There are no materialistic gift exchanges, it's one of the only holidays left that hasn't become so "hallmark", its the start of the winter holiday season, and on Thanksgiving you know if winter hasn't arrived it soon will. And the best part is sharing food and memories with loved ones.

We should all be thankful every day but sadly most of us aren't, so today is a day where everyone in America stops their busy lives for a moment and thinks about what they are thankful for and for a lot of people it's the only time of year they voice it.

I try to show my love and thankfulness on a regular basis. I'm not sure if I do a good job or not though, but I do try. But today I want to take an extra moment and put down in words a few things I'm grateful for this year...

My growing family! Wow - this is absolutely, overwhelmingly the BEST! I have a loving husband whom created and welcomed a child into our lives with me. Jadon is the biggest blessing I have ever been given. He makes my heart sing. The beauty and innocence of a child is amazing. It feels like this really isn't my life sometimes when I look around I don't know how I got so lucky!

Chad has been wonderful, he is an amazing father to our son. He takes on the parenting roll so well and I'm so happy he is getting to experience being a daddy - he really has it in him! He has been a huge help to me and has been very supportive. Having a child after so many years really makes for some adjustments, but its all very, very worth it! I love you babe and thank you from the bottom of my heart for love you show for me and our son. You're quite amazing.

My parents moved down here earlier this year and having them so close has been really great. I know I don't show my love to my parents very well - I'm not sure why and I really dislike the way it comes across sometimes and that is something I have to work on. But my mom and dad always have accepted me for who I am and they know I love them. They have done a lot for Chad and me throughout the years and this year is no exception. I could go on and on about all the things they do but here are just a few things; they have lent us their car since ours has been broken, they help out around our house with laundry and dishes and anything that needs to be done so Chad and I can spend time after work with Jadon and not worry about cleaning and whatnot, and they watch their grandbaby Monday, Wednesday and Fridays while I work full time. Seeing my parents as grandparents is something I longed for for years. I always wanted them to experience this so I'm so very thankful they are. And they embrace every moment with Jadon. It's heartwarming to watch them with him. Thanks for all you do mom and dad. You really are the best parents I could imagine.

Chad's parents have been really wonderful too - they are totally in love with Jadon and they really enjoy spending time with him as well. I'm glad they live close and we are able to help them out and be around them! They have also been a big help watching Jadon Tuesdays and Thursdays and I really appreciate that!

Being able to go back to work and have people who love our son watching him is something I defiantly don't take for granted for a second! I need to work (for a few reasons) and knowing that Jadon is home bonding with his grandparents makes it a whole lot easier on me emotionally.

I'm also very thankful for the people who were there when he was born, who got him to us safely. Also the prenatal care I received while carrying our son was awesome, so I'm glad we live in Mesquite - I don't think we could have gotten better treatment anywhere in the world!

I'm also thankful for...

My family and friends health and well being
My health
Being able to work and provide for our family
Having a home
Having so many people who love us
Finding out who those people really are

I miss people who live far from us, but that's ok. We are all where we are for a reason, and as long as they are all healthy and happy where they are then I'm thankful for that!

I know I'm missing a lot on my list. This past year has given me so much to be thankful for. It's really overwhelming!! All in all, I'm thankful for my live and everyone and everything in it!

Love you all very much!
D