It has been really busy around here...we have been getting ready for our company...my whole side of the family is coming to celebrate Thanksgiving at our new house! Dad, Erica and Ira get in tomorrow and Rachel, Allen, Kylie and Kira get in Friday. We will have our big dinner on Friday. Anyways, in honor of Thanksgiving, I thought I would make my list of things I'm thankful for...

-My marriage of 7 years to Juan. He truly is my soul mate & best friend. I am so happy to have him in my life.
-Our son Brandon who is a ray of sunshine on cloudy days. He makes me smile and I love to try to view the world from his eyes.
-Our son Colin who is just as happy as can be. He has shown me that I have an infinate amount of love to give.
-My sisters Rachel and Erica. They are both so awesome, fun to be around, we can talk for hours and I just love them! Allen, Ira, Kylie and Kira are on my list too! I love my extended family! We are all so lucky to be able to spend Thanksgiving together!
-My parents, who are always so supportive and loving too! They always go out of their way to do stuff for us, and to come visit us.
-Juan's parents, who are so generous, kind, loving and we always enjoy their company and conversations. I wish we lived closer (but we ARE closer than before!) We'll miss you for Thanksgiving!
-Juan's sister Jen, her husband Jeff and their beautiful daughter Gabriela. It is great to have another sister and brother! We have grown closer over the years and I just love spending time with their family!
-And of course the rest of our extended families...we love you all, and are so thankful to have you in our lives.
-I am thankful for my health & well-being.
-I am thankful for the many friendships I've made throughout my life. I honestly think I can say I have a friend in every part of the country!! (north, south, east, west, you name it, we have friends there!!)
-The ability to be a stay-at-home-mom. I can't even imagine working and being away from our two boys. And along with that, I'm thankful for the Navy, even though there have been some tough times, having that job security is a blessing!!
-I am thankful that we have found a church here in Jacksonville that so far feels like home to us.

When I think of the blessings I have in my life, I think of this Irish Blessing that I love:

May your days be many and your troubles be few.
May all God's blessings descend upon you.
May peace be within you may your heart be strong.
May you find what you're seeking wherever you roam.

Happy Thanksgiving to all!
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