Long long time

It is so difficult for me to remember to blog. Of course I am doing it right now because I am supposed to be writing a paper for school. This summer was really difficult for my family because I have been dealing with health issues. I hope that this fall brings better things for us. I am so grateful for my wonderful husband for taking charge with the children and the family while I was unable to. I look forward to the fall and being more of a part of the family again and working hard on my masters. It is going to begin to look up for us. I have faith in that because I have faith that our savior is there and he is watching after us. We are blessed even when when feel that we are not.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TURNER

WOW!! My little boy is 6 today! I cannot believe how fast time has flown by. He is smart and sensitive and loving. He is good at school, sports and making us laugh. I do not know what I would do without him in my life. God truly blessed me when he gave me this little boy!

Thoughts on Reese

I like the MTV shows 16 and pregnant and also teen mom. It amazes me sometimes when I think about it how it is showcased that these teenagers are having babies. I know that I like the show and stuff, but then I think about Reese and what I want her to know and how to teach her. I can't think about it for long without overwhelming myself, but I know I want her to be happy and be able to do anything she wants with her life. I know I want her to experience love and stability, friendship, trust and honesty. I want her to know the difference between right and wrong, and even though I know that she is going to make mistakes, Ryan and I are here for her and will be there for her forever. She is strong willed and independent which I think will be great for her future. She has an older brother that loves and cares for her so much. They are best friends. Even with all that she has going for her, I worry about her and the future. I know that my faith in Jesus Christ and our God is strong, and I know that they will be there for everything. I think that is what I need to continue to focus on so that I will enjoy the moments I have with her now and not worry about tomorrow.

Fresh Start

There has been so much that has happened this past year. I started grad school, became a vegetarian, sent my first born to all day kindergarten, celebrated birthdays and holidays, and lived to tell the tale. I am amazed at how fast time flies by, but when you are living minute to minute it seems so slow. One of my resolutions this year is to write more on the blog so that I have a better record of the day to day things that interest me. I hope that everyone had a wonderful 2010, and you are all looking forward to 2011! :)

Prayers

Ryan's grandfather has been in and out of the hospital for the past 6+ months with several issues. Last week he had open heart surgery and we found out he has a really weak heart. He is in the Cardiac ICU and has MRSA. Hopefully he will be moved to the ICU soon and then to a room. Please keep him in your prayers!!

Wow

I cannot believe that I have not been on here since the beginning of December. So much has happened! Reese turned 3, we celebrated Christmas and New Years, had A LOT of snow, celebrated my birthday, and are moving into March at full speed. I will be posting a lot of photos and stuff over the coming days! I really need to get better at this whole blogging thing!!

Thanksgiving weekend

I love Thanksgiving! It is my favorite Holiday of the year. Don't get me wrong, I love the Christmas spirit and all of the decorations, but Thanksgiving just makes me happy. I think that it is so nice to get together with family and enjoy one another. I also love the Macy's Thanksgiving day parade. I would love to go to it one year with the kids. I also love that there is no pressure for anything but quality time on Thanksgiving. I am so thankful for my amazing family. Everyday my children are growing and learning and just amazing me with all that they are able to do. I love to watch them and experience life through them all over again. I love their little smiles and big hugs and the way they are confident that Daddy and I still have all the answers. I love the way they smell after bath time and the way they fit just right when we cuddle. I love everything about my children, even when they are trying my patience. I just adore them! I am thankful for a wonderful husband who loves me more than I ever thought anyone would. I love that he is so good with the kids and he would rather be with us than anywhere else. I am so thankful that he goes to work everyday and works so hard for his family. I am thankful that we are so different because we bring out things in one another that we would not experience with out one another. I love him so much and I am so happy we are raising this family together.

I am thankful for our home. It is nothing extravagant and has a lot that needs to be done to it, but it fits us just fine. It keeps us sheltered and warm and it feels homey to me. I love that our kids have a stable place that they can call home and know that they are safe and loved in.

I love that I have a strong faith in God and his son Jesus Christ. I know that I have a long way to walk in my faith, but I know that our heavenly father loves us very much and is watching over us. We are so blessed to know that we have him.

I am grateful for all my amazing friends. Some of them I don't talk to or see all that often, but they are all wonderful and I am so lucky that they have all touched my life. I am thankful for all of my new friends and that we are able to support one another through things that we are all going through with our families or us personally. They are all such amazing people that I don't know what I would do without.

I think that I also love Thanksgiving because I love the anticipation of the Holiday season. I love the sights and sounds and smells. I love the warm feeling that I get when we are cuddling together at night reading Christmas stories next to the tree. I just love this time of year!!

Sorry this post was so long and on going... I am thankful for all of you that I keep in touch with through this blog too!!