.thankful.

I have thought about this post for a while and making a list of all the things I am thankful for. The thing is, everytime I start to write it, I get overwhelmed with all the things I am thankful for. I have so many things to be thankful for and have been so blessed that my list could be endless. My heart is overwhelmed and FULL of gratitude for everything I have been blessed with and the awesome life that God has allowed me to live. So in my futuile attempt.....here is a {teeny} tiny list of the things that make my heart happy and thankful.

...I am thankful for...

my immediate family, parents, in-laws, siblings

a healthy, amazing, beautiful baby boy

a supportive, smart, wonderful and {hot} husband

a job that I enjoy and the ability to work

Victoria who watches Parker while I am at work

nick's job that he enjoys and that supports us financially

our warm, beautiful home that keeps us out of the cold

cars that run and get us safetly where we need to go

healthy bodies

wonderful friends

Eastlake church and our community

financial stability

God's grace and forgiveness

sacrificial parents {both sides} who bless us beyond what we deserve

food, and the fact that we never have to go hungry

creativity and the people who inspire me daily

weaknesses and trials because it helps me grow

books

my iphone {materialistic I know, but it has saved me more than a few times!}

the Green Bay Packers :)

morning coffee

America and its freedom

While we may not have the latest and greatest of everything, an enormous house, brand new cars or all designer clothes, we have everything we could ever need and the ability to live a very comfortable life and be surrounded by friends and family who love us. I couldn't think of a better life to live. I love that this time of year I get a huge reality check...while it is so easy to look around and compare {of which I am SO guilty of doing}, when I take a look at what I have, I cannot help but feel unworthy and so blessed to have all the things I do. I pray that I can be continually reminded of these blessings and live with a heart of gratitude all the time.