One of my favorite tv shows is The Office and I love this scene from the episode where Pam and Jim get married.

http://www.hulu.com/watch/101187/the-office-forever

I Am Grateful

I have had a rough week. I'm not gonna lie about it. I've been sick and feeling kind of sorry for myself. And in one of those states of feeling blue, I realized I have so many blessings that I need to be grateful for. They're big and small. And because you are people I love most and hold dearest to my heart, I wanted to share them with you. Your in for a long ride. Here we go.....

I am grateful for my wonderful husband who is working so hard to go back to school and help provide a better life for us. And, to eventually provide a good life for our children-to-be. And who puts up with all my little quirks.......I am grateful for modern medicine because without it, I would be miserable with my sinus infections.....I am grateful for The Office because it gives me something to laugh at and forget about my worries......I am grateful for good books to read that give me the escape I need from real life. Don't worry...Twilight hasn't taken me too far......I am grateful for the Gospel and The Book of Mormon...I am grateful for a living a prophet.......I am grateful for my talents and opportunities that I have and get to improve them.....I am grateful for my wonderful and loving parents who have raised me and taught me so many wonderful things. Who pushed me to learn the piano, even though I didn't want to at first, and encouraged me to sing my heart out. Who have taught me many valuable lesson's that I have carried on throughout my life, Yes, I actually listened to you......I'm grateful for my grandparents who are still living and have passed on and for all their many lessons......I am grateful for Jon's parents who raised a wonderful son. Who are loving and caring......I am grateful for my little brother, Scott and I am so happy that he has found the love of his life and will be taking her to the temple.....I am grateful for my little sister, Brenda, who is an amazing person and makes me laugh........I am grateful for Daniele and for her amazing friendship......I am grateful for Jolynn and the friendship we have and all our Deseret Book trips.......I am grateful for Ashley because she is a wonderful sister and will one day make a wonderful mother.....I am grateful for Jon's brotheres, Reuben and George. They are amazing guy's and I love to watch as they're brotherhood grows.....I am grateful for all my little niece's and nephew's that we have now and the one's to come. They bring so much happiness into our lives......I am grateful for my many friends who laugh with me, cry with me, and are just there for me.......I am grateful that Jamie convinced me to go Water Aerobics and the fun we have doing it together......I am grateful for my friend Jen, who brought me chocolate chip cookies the other night to help me feel better. They were awesome!!!!......I am grateful for the internet so I can keep in touch with my family and friends who are far away......I am grateful for our little dog Dixie, who is sometime's a pain but is alot of fun......I am grateful for the awesome ward we live in and the many friendships that we have developed.......I am grateful that we have an awesome bishop who has an amazing family and likes Rock Band just as much as I do. I am also grateful for their friendship......I am grateful that I get to teach Primary and I have the cutest little Sunbeam class in the world. I'm probably biased, but they really are cute......I am grateful for shelter and a comfortable bed to sleep in.....I am grateful that our cupboards are full of things to eat......I am grateful that we have clothing and jobs.....I am grateful that I can laugh at myself and have a sense of humor......I am grateful for the temple, for my temple marriage, and all the blessings I have received in my marriage.

Two Kid-Fun-Filled Days

On Thursday and Friday this week, I decided to take some time off. It also just happened to be UEA and Daniele's kids were out of school. So, I decided to spend the days with them. On Thursday, October 1st, I took Missy, Mandy, Britney, and Braden to lunch at Wendy's and then we went to Gardener Villager. Starting the first of October, the Witches come out. There are witches all over the place. And I mean, everywhere. Gardener Village is all decked out with Fall/Halloween decorations. Hay bale's, pumpkins, witches, etc. And then at each little store, they have things set up outside for the kids to to. Britney and Missy both got glitter put on their eye's and also had colored hairspray put into their hair. Braden got a HUGE Cotton Candy. We went to the candy shop and they each picked out something to snack on. And we also got a goo look at all the different witches. Mandy liked looking at them, but didn't want anything to do with them. It was cold and super busy, but we had so much fun.

On Friday, Mandy, Braden, and I went to The Gateway and saw Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs and it was very cute. I think Mandy really liked it because she couldn't stop laughing. Then we walked around The Gateway, got MORE candy at The Rocky Mountain Chocolate Shop. Mandy decided she wanted a Caramel Apple with Mini M&M's on it. Being the aunt that I am, I bought it for and I think if I allowed her too, she would have eaten the whole thing by herself. Good thing I was willing to help her out on that one.

These last two days were so much fun and I'm glad I took the time off to spend with them. I'm also glad that I have an amazing sister in law who lives so close and is willing to share her kids with me and Jon.

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