A time for thanks...

So the holiday season has begun! And this weekend I've spent time pondering what it is I'm thankful for. Most importantly, my little family. Nic and the girls. They are my everything. I have a good man. I'm very thankful for him. And my girls. They are my life. The reason for my existence. I thank the Lord everyday that he gave me these beautiful little souls to call my own. I'm grateful for my Heavenly Father. He guides me, leads me, and teaches me. He blesses me, and forgives me. He is a merciful God. A wonderful God. I'm thankful for my parents. They are imperfect, and sometimes crazy, but I know they love me. They have helped me and been there for me when I needed them. I'm thankful for my siblings. We don't always get along, but they are my family. I have the best brother ever!
And I'm thankful for friends. I don't have a lot of close friends. I'm thankful for my best friend. I can be cranky, mean and ornery at times. And she still let's me pester her. :) she's been there when I needed it. And always is around to help me, even when I don't deserve it. I am blessed with great thing and people in my life.

I own my own home!

I got to spend my first nights in my very own home this weekend. I don't even know how to describe this feeling I have. It's mine. All mine. Built by our hands. As I lay in bed that first night, I couldn't help but smile as I stared around the room. We are still sleeping in the living room because the bedroom aren't quite finished. But I don't care. It's beautiful. I can look around and see in my head what it will look like when it's all done. With the crown molding, trim, flooring and everything else. It fill my heart with joy knowing that, as long as I pay my taxes, no one can take this from us. I love watching savannah dance around our living room. As happy as we are that she's in the home her dad has spent so much time building. And now we have more ideas for things we want to do. Like an arctic entry to give more space in the living room. And then next year a garage. Yay! Today I am completely content. Perfectly happy. Filled with joy. What a glorious sunday morning!!