30 Days of Thanks #13

I am thankful for babies. I love everything about them- the way they smell, the way they look, the way they move, their little noises. Tonight I got to carry my 2 week old niece while we went to Girl's Night Out. It was so fun cuddling with her. I remember carrying Olivia around when she was a newborn, and people would tell me "they grow up too fast". It's so true!

30 Days of Thanks #12

I am thankful for Pinterest. Best invention ever (besides air conditioning, of course). I love crafts and I love copying other people's ideas because I stink at coming up with my own. Whoever thought up this website was genius. You can follow me here.

30 Days of Thanks #11

I am thankful for chocolate. And not the cheap chocolate. The good stuff. Because it is delicious. And can make sadness go away (at least momentarily).

Truth

If there is one thing I could teach young girls, it is this:

30 Days of Thanks #10

Today I am thankful for answered prayers. My little sister is going to be ok. Thank you for all that prayers on her behalf. God is good.

30 Days of Thanks #9

I have all these thoughts and emotions swirling in my head. If you could pray for my little sister I would appreciate it. I'll explain more later, but not tonight. I'm tired and emotional and the thought of typing it all out just seems too daunting right now. Suffice it to say that sometimes things in life just stink. And for some reason my sister has the crappy end of everything 90% of the time. I'm sure there's some great lesson or wisdom that comes from having such crappy things happen all the time, but right now it's hard to see that far away.

In the meantime here is my thankful post:

9- I'm thankful for church. I'm thankful for the knowledge that brings me peace, the knowledge that I have a Heavenly Father who loves me and the knowledge that His Son died for me that I might live eternally someday.

30 Days of Thanks #7 and 8

I am thankful for medicine. Cramps, headaches, toothaches, colds, allergies- I'm thankful we have a way to treat them.

I am thankful for our animals. As of right now we have goats, pigs, chickens, quail, guineas, rabbits, a duck, a turkey and a dog. They bring a ridiculous amount of happiness to my life. I love that we can be more self-sufficient with them. And I love that my children are learning how to care for something that is dependent on them for survival. I am always looking for ways to expand our collection. I am hoping to add some new broiler chicks to the mix soon.