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I'm horrible at this whole blog posting thing but I would really really like to get better at it.  I need something to just be able to get some thoughts out as well as record awsome things that my kiddies do!

We spent a chilly weekend in the mountains of west virginia.  It was nice and relaxing but it was cold!  Saturday morning when we woke up it was 23 degrees out! Yikes!  It did warm up to the mid 50's I think but it was still cold.  Kylie rode a 4 wheeler for the first time with her daddy and she loved it!  We did a few hours of outside work then inside we went it was way too cold!

This weekend, I'm having a little gathering for Kylie and Brooke's friends for thanksgiving.  I love a reason to have a gathering and plan a party so we shall see how it goes.  I still have a few things to finish including cleaning house so a to do list will be made and finished hopefully sooner then later.  I also need to make cupcakes for Brooke, Jamie's daughter's birthday party saturday.  I have a few ideas in mind so we will see how they turn out.

Sine it is November, and thanks giving isn't too far way, I've decided I should write about thankfulness, not sure if that's a word but I'm using it.  So my challenge is to blog about things I am thankful for up until thanksgiving.

1. I am thankful for my parents.  Without them I wouldn't be here. Nor would I have a wonderful little sis.  I'm thankful for all the memories that I have of growing up. The leasons learned. The values and manners taught. The memories of family events. The magic of holidays. Tho things are different now, please know I love you both and appreciate all your hard work, time, and dedication to being my parents.

2. I am thankful for my little sis. Kelsey and I are five years apart in age, which doesn't seem like a big deal but growing up it was. It seemed as tho we were always at different places in our lives. I was five when she was born, jealous and mad that I wasn't the only child any longer. We had fun times playing with doll houses and baby dolls stuff like that but now that we are adults we have really created a close bond and for that I am thankful!  I love our friday night dinner and craft, baking or do nothing nights. I'm so glad we have grown closer, I love having a sister, she is my best friend <3 !

3. I am thankful for my husband, Michael. It was a love at first sight deal.  We met and never left each others side, besides to go to work.  February will mark 7 years of being together and May will mark 4 years being married.  I can't believe how the time has just flewn right by. I am so proud of what we have together and what we have accomplished for only being 25 and 26 years old.  I'm thankful that he is so hardworking with that we have accomplished so many things and for that I am proud.  He has given me two of the best things I could ever receive, my beautiful daughters.  Thank you Michael for all that you do for me, and our family!

4. I am thankful for Kylie, my first born daughter. I am so thankful that she made me a mommy, something I have dreamed of since I was a little girl. I was excited beyond words when that test showed positive.  I was overflowing with excitement when we got to tell everyone the news, even tho we were wrapping up planning our wedding I wanted to tell everyone right away. I have enjoyed every moment with my Kylie girl.  She has grown so fast, her 3rd birthday is just a few weeks away and I can't believe it!  Kylie has taught me alot about life, how to enjoy the little things.  I remember one of her first baths when she was able to sit up well by herself and I remember sitting next to the tub and her splashing and immediately thinking O no she's not, she's not getting my floor soaked. Then I looked at how much fun she was having and said screw it she's only little once, that's what towels are for, to clean the mess up right?! It's just little things like that, that makes me just love her to pieces.  Now that she has started her terrible two phase things have been a little tougher but the end of the day I am so thankful that I am her mommy. She is truley amazing and as much as I don't want her to grow I am so excited for the future with her. Love her to pieces!

5. I am thankful for my baby girl, Brooke. I knew from growing up that I didn't want my kids many years apart. Brooke was a bit of a suprise but not as much as Kylie. Still a wonderful blessing.  I was again extremely excited to be pregnant and loved the idea of giving Kylie a sibling! Brooke can bring me up when I may be feeling down she always has a smile on her face. She is always happy unless she needs her diaper changed or she's hungry. I look forward to when Brooke and Kylie are together, I love when Kylie makes Brooke laugh its so precious and can even bring me to tears. 

  6. I am thankful for my boys, Landon and Hayden. They were my first "kids" and I love them dearly. Altho life has seemed to pull me away from them a little I still love them and care for them as if they were my own. I am so thankful that I was able to watch them grow and am able to continue watching them. I can't believe that they are both in school and sports where has the time gone?! 

 7. I am thankful for dirty dishes.  Weird I know, but read the below:

8. I am thankful for the steps in my life. Altho no one wants their parents to divorce and it's a hard thing for all involved, I'm so glad things have calmed down and there is a sense of new life. There were many hard times over the years and I'm so thankful that things have leveled out and I have grown up to not favor one side over another and to be able to have had space to form my own opinions and thoughts.  Both my step mom and step dad have helped me when they didn't have to and continue to do so.  Thank you both for being there.

9. I am thankful for my job. Even tho it's not the job I'd like to do the rest of my life, it's a job. I'm very thankful that I am fortunant enough to have a job as there are many out there that have lost their job or aren't capable of having a job. I'm thankful that I am able to be independent and am able to help support my family.

Since we are only 2 hours away from tomorrow I'm gonna go ahead and do day 10 since I'm here!

10. I am thankful for my health.  As I'm listening to Martina McBride on the CMA's I am so so thankful for my health. I can't imagine being ill and not being able to be with my kids. My absolute biggest fear is not being here for my girls.  With that being said I do pray for those that are having health issues and I pray for a healthy life for all.

Welp it's time for me to head to bed. Good night all!