Today I am thankful for...

time off work..

Who can complain about a 4-day weekend? You ask what have I done with my time? Nothing worthwhile! :) Just kidding.. I plan to finish most of my Christmas projects and maybe if I get up the energy from being sick.. maybe put up Christmas. I am a scrooge this year, but I really am not excited to put it all out! That is BAD!

Today I am thankful for...

Black Friday sales...

I wasn't going to go to any sales this morning. There was nothing that I needed or even wanted and since we have no money.. it worked out good. Brandon really wanted the Sony Bravia T.V. that was 1499.00 (yes.. that is on sale). I was mean and said "NO WAY!! That will have to wait till we have two incomes!" I saw that Cricut cartridges were on sale for a good price (they are NEVER on sale), so Brandon is such a good husband and woke up with me and drove me to go get them. We even drove to a couple different stores to get the ones I wanted. I don't think I will be able to keep them all, so I have to decide which ones I really like.

Today I am thankful for...

Holidays and spending time with family...

I am so glad that we have holidays and can spend them with our families. This year was with the Goldsberry clan. The food was delicious! I felt so worthless.. I got sick with an awful cold the day before, so I slept during most of the preparation. Don't worry.. I did help with clean up! :)
I had to include this picture (the only one I took).
Little Tyler LOVES Brandon.. they are buddies. Every time we are together.. Tyler goes right to Brandon. When we watch them.. he doesn't so much like me when it is time for bed or any of the time, but will climb right into Brandon's lap! Today.. he went right to Brandon when he wanted to play and here they are playing with the animals. Brandon is so dang cute, and so good with the little kids. I can't wait till he can have his own kids to be so cute with!

Today I am thankful for...

Brandon's education.....

I know I have mentioned this before too, but I am so glad that Brandon was accepted into the DPT program at the U! Mostly because it is in state tuition and because we got to stay close to family! He has done such a good job and for the millionth time, I am so stinkin" proud of him! Just a few more weeks of course work and that will be it. Just a couple internships and then GRADUATION for my doctor husband! :)
I have to brag for just a second.. they had a nasty test a little while ago that had two parts.. the first part was graded early and only half the class passed.. Brandon passed! The second part was graded not too long later.. even less people passed, but guess what... Brandon passed!!! How could I not be extremely proud!! GREAT JOB HONEY!! I am so glad that he has worked so hard and I am so grateful he is doing it to provide for an awesome future for our future family!

Today I am thankful for...

our vehicles...

I know this is super random, but I really am so grateful that we have vehicles to get around in. Ours may cause us lots of stress and financial burden, but we have them! :) There are so many people that don't have vehicles and depend on public transportation. I am so grateful for the freedom to go and do as I please! :) Thanks to Brandon's wonderful parents who have let us drive the truck for free till we can afford to get another vehicle!!

Today I am grateful for...

the apartment we have to live in...

It is so simple, but I hear of so many people each day that are homeless and have nowhere to go. I am so glad that we have a warm place to stay/live especially this winter. We try to rely mostly on the 2 people below us to use their heat a lot so that it will rise to us and we won't have to use the heat so much. Yeah, that is not working so well, although we have only turned the heat on a couple times so far! I am not so grateful for the ridiculous price we pay for rent, but what else can you do?

Today I am thankful for...

being a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints....

A little while ago, my brother in law asked something along the lines of "Do you ever wonder how different you would be if you weren't a member of the church?" It really got me thinking a lot since then and I KNOW I would not be the person that I am today. I am so grateful that I was raised in the church and was taught of the gospel and the blessings that come from being a member and being faithful!! Thanks Joe for reminding me how blessed we really are!