So much to be thankful for.

The time to be thankful.


As I look back, now, and forward I have so much to be thankful for. Every where I look I see blessings.

As I look toward my Husband:

Jonathan is very right for me. He is everything I need in a man. We see eye to eye on just about everything. When I first met him I just knew I had found my eternal companion. I would have to wait 2 ½ years to do anything about it. He was going on a mission. When he got back I had a feeling that things would fall into place. I’m so grateful for all he is and does for our family. He is sensitive to my feelings and needs. He had helped me through so many of my own issues. I’m a much better woman thanks to him. He has brought so much depth into my life. He is just the best daddy ever. I just fall in love with him all over again every time I see him interact with our children. He makes them laugh and giggle every time they see him. I remember each time I have been pregnant and close to the end he is way more impatient for the baby to come than I am. He would have us have lots more if it were possible. I just couldn’t love or be loved by anyone else but Jonathan. I know that he loves me to no end. I love you honey.

Diddo. -jonny

As I look toward Lily:

Lily was the beginning of my greatest joy, Motherhood. I learned so much when I spent my days with her alone. She made me smile, laugh, cry, worry, and swell up with pride. She brings so much life to our family. Lily has an infectious smile, and laugh. She doesn’t have a mean bone in her whole body. To hurt someone is the worst thing ever. Some things that I love about her are:

How she flaps her little hands and flutters around the room.
She loves to learn new things.
She loves to do the right thing.
She loves her daddy so much.
She loves to make her baby brother smile.
She devours books.
She loves to snuggle with me.
She randomly tells me that she loves me about a 100 times a day.

Lily is a beautiful little girl that I am so blessed to nurture and to love. Lily I know you will be my friend forever, and we will always have a bond that can never be broken

As I look toward Emma:

When I first saw Emma I was awe struck. She was beautiful. She was calm and aware. Everything that she did was perfect, my second little girl. As she advanced at a fast pace I enjoyed every minute of it just as much as the first time. She had this cute little voice that charmed everyone. Emma still charms all around her. She even charms herself. She tells us that she is very pretty because she has puffy cheeks. She does all that she can to make others happy. Some things I love about her.

She loves it that grandma said she has piano fingers, so she loves to play the piano.
She helps me out all the time.
She comes out of her room after the bedtime ritual is over to get a second helping of hugs and kisses.
She is very insightful when I am not.
She makes sure we always do the right thing.
She is in tune with the spirit.
She does what I tell her usually the first time.

Emma is a wonderful daughter, and I am so thankful for her. Emma I know you will be a rock for me to hold on to. I know you will trust and love me as you grow and blossom.

As I look toward Peter:

I wanted a boy so bad, and after two girls in a row I was scared I would never get one. I have lots of brothers and I think a girl needs a brother. So when I found out I was blessed with a son I couldn’t hold back the emotion. He is everything I wanted in a son and more. Even though he teases and torments his sisters, and baby brother he is full of love and fun. Peter is a momma’s boy, and I love that. Some other things I love about Peter:

That he wants about 200 hugs a day.
He loves to squeal in delight.
He has a huge imagination.
He has to hold my hand going down the stairs and up.
He loves me more than grandma. (doesn’t happen much around here – everyone loves grandma )
He doesn’t like to see me sad.
He loves to have fun.

Peter my first son, I love you so much. I can’t wait to see you grow to a man. I know you are going to be amazing. I’ll cry when I send you on your mission. I’ll cry while you are gone, and I’ll cry when you come home. You are a wonderful little boy.

As I look toward Benjamin:

As he is still an infant, and just developing his own personality. He has taken hold of my heart for ever. I can see the love he has for me and life in his eyes. He brightens up every time I walk into the room. As I feed him he gently plays with my fingers. Some other things I love about Benji:
He laughs at everything.
He smiles every time I look at him.
He is very patient.
He is a good eater.
I can comfort him easily.
He tolerates his brothers roughness.

Benjamin I’m blessed to have you. I had to work harder to get you, but it was worth it. I know that you will be a success in life. Just like your brother you will grow into a amazing man. You will serve a honorable mission. You will influence many around you, including your family. I love you baby boy.


I have so much to be thankful for, and I know life is just going to get better