Grateful #13

I am grateful for this. 

It is my happy place.

'Nuff said.

Grateful #12

I finally figured out what I want to be 

when I grow up! 

 

 

I'm SOOOO SOOOO SOOOO grateful for a job 

that I look forward to everyday.

For a profession that is my perfect fit!

I hEaRt OT!

 I was truly led, step by tiny step, 

to discover this hidden passion---

and I'm grateful to my Heavenly Father.

Every. Single. Day.

Grateful #11

My family is a military family. 

My Mutti & Dado served.  

Dado was a WWII and Vietnam veteran. 

My Bubs served.

My Uncle Craig (Bud) and my Uncle J. Scott served.

My Uncle J lost his life in the service our great nation.

Today, and whenever I think of the sacrifice of those who serve our country and their sweet families, 

I am humbled and filled with the deepest gratitude.  

Thank you to all who keep us safe. 

Thank you to all who fought and fight for this great nation.

My beautiful Mutti.

My uncle Bud.

My cutest Bubs.

My Uncle J.

My handsome Dado.

Thank you.

Grateful #10

For the last few really long times our ice-maker has been busted.

We got it fixed today and I am 

BEYOND grateful for an icy glass of water.

I'm salivating just thinking of it.

Grateful #9

I am grateful for my Granny.

Just thinking of her makes me giggle.

She went to party on the other side almost six years ago, 

but I think of her all the time and am so grateful

that my kids remember her, 

& for the deep impression she left on my heart.

Love you, Granny!

Me and my Granny on my graduation day 1989

Granny getting smooches from the neighbor boys

 

Grateful #8

I am grateful for this dude.

He has grown up into such an amazing young man. 

I can see him as a missionary, as a business exec,

 as a husband and father. 

His potential is limitless.

He is a leader, he's smart, he has a million friends, 

kids LOVE him,

he is crazy about pretty girls, he is a tech wiz, 

he loves his family.

Sorry I didn't get any football pics this year, Kyle! 

Boo me.

Disney dress up day at school.  

How awesome is this fool??!!??

 Kyle told me that he wished he could wear his green tights everyday

 - under his jeans - 

they are just so comfy. 

Grateful #7

My Gigi.

I am beyond the moon thankful for this beautiful woman. 

I'm grateful for her testimony, her support, 

her acceptance, her loyalty, her sacrifice, her elegance, 

her example, her love. 

She is everything I want to be when I grow up! 

Grateful #6

How can I not be grateful for this joker?

I love love love this boy that made me a mama!

He is goofy, talented, responsible, a little bit fragile, smart, witty, and the most thoughtful gift giver.

Varsity receiver 

Messing with my iPad while in the hospital 

with his latest football injury.

A hole in his esophagus.  

Who does that???

While in the ER with the above injury, 

I went into the hall for a moment 

and I came back into the room to find this.

Idiot.

See "a little bit fragile" notation above.

This boy is NOT a fan of needles.

 Proud, proud mom.  

Seems impossible this kid will be leaving the nest soon.

I'm soaking up every minute.

Gratitude #5

Naps.  Oh, happy day.  Nothin' better.