Gratitude

General Conference was last weekend, and I one sentence struck a cord with me more than anything else, these words from President Monson: "Regardless of our circumstances, each of us has much for which to be grateful if we will but pause and contemplate our blessings." I can be a complainer. I get feeling sorry for myself because things don't go the way **I** think they should all the time, or I get my feelings hurt and then the whole world is out to get me (ok, slight exaggeration, but you get my point), or I get frustrated that I don't have the nicest things, or that we can't afford to fly to Hawaii every weekend (or ever!ha.) But bottom line, if I "pause to contemplate my blessings," I have everything I have ever wanted. I have a testimony that my Savior lives and loves me, I have a husband who works hard everyday to provide for the children that Heavenly Father has blessed us with, I have a home to live in, food to eat, I have amazing extended family and friends that are just as close as family. I have cheese in my refrigerator-seriously what more can one ask for!?!??! ;) I am going to make a special effort to show my gratitude for the great blessings that I have. :)
Aspen:She is such a great little girl. She's got an amazing imagination and is SO friendly. She loves to talk to people and is SUPER outgoing. She is incredibly affectionate and loving. Not one day ever goes by that she doesn't tell me she loves me. Love love LOVE her. :)
Mia:
This little girl has more energy than I ever knew was possible. She keeps me on my toes for sure. She is also so so so sweet and snuggly and loves to be held. She is also affectionate, but is more reserved about it than Aspen. She gives the biggest and best and rowdiest hugs on earth. Love her to pieces. :)
Isaac: Isaac, my sweet baby boy, is so mellow and happy. One smile from him is all it takes to cheer anyone up. He makes me happy. He is my snuggle buddy. Love him so much. :)
Smalo: Malo is my best friend and the cutest boy I know! He is the greatest husband and works so hard for our family. Our kiddos absolutely adore him and that makes me fall more and more in love with him. Watching him be a daddy has been one of the greatest blessings of my life. I love him so much. :)

I hope that we can all take a few minutes out of each day and think about the things that we are the most grateful for. And take the time to let the people in our lives who have helped us, who have touched our lives and made life better or easier, or just plain more fun ~ tell them you appreciate them! And take some time each day to thank our Heavenly Father for our blessings, because everything we have is from Him. I'm certainly going to try to be better at this. Because I do have a lot to be grateful for.