thankfuls 6-12

6. Church. I'm so grateful to have been raised in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I can't imagine how life would be without knowing of the restored Gospel and I'm thankful my parents had open hearts and minds when the elders came a knocking.

7. My home. As I cleaned house Monday I thought about how blessed I was to have a nice home. Many of you probably know I really hate the look of the outside of our house but as I cleaned I appreciated having a home with nice features. Plenty of room for us, in a wonderful neighborhood and school district. And its ours. Ugly on the outside, cute on the inside. :)

8. Gorgeous weather. We had sunny 70s here this week and it was perfection. We took advantage of it and the girls played at the playground for hours. So nice.

9. New friendships. I have a new friend, Evelyn who is married to one of Jarom's friends from growing up. They recently moved back from UT and we've become close friends. Wednesday was her birthday so our hubbies watched the kids while we spent a girls day out having a yummy breakfast at Another Broken Egg (bacado omelets and cinnamon rolls... yum!!) followed by an hour massage at the spa, time in the steam room, a pedicure, Target trip, then the guys grilled steaks and we ate them with salad, some yummy garlic parm rolls I made, and a cheesecake! Perfect day. I'm grateful for my sweet new friend and the joy and insight she adds to my life. I'm also thankful my hubby has his friend back to hang out with who set up the whole day since I've had my spa giftcard forever! :)

10. Bunco. A friend from church set up a bunco group last August and asked me to join. So once a month I get a GNO with yummy food and great company. All the gals are from my Ward and I've really enjoyed getting to know them better. I look forward to it every month and always have a blast! Jarom is sweet to be sure to be home that night on time so I can go and I'm grateful for that too! Sometimes a little girl time away makes for a better mommy and I'm always ready to give my babies a big squeeze when I get home.

11. Veterans. I've been blessed to be born and raised in this great country where I'm free to do as I choose. I'm thankful for the veterans that have fought for my freedom and are currently fighting for my freedom.

12. Eternal families. A friend's dad passed away this morning. I can only imagine how they must feel during this difficult time. I know they must find peace in knowing their family is eternal. I'm so grateful to be bound to my family and it gives me great comfort to know that death is not the end. I'm so very thankful for my forever family.