1. My awesome husband. He is gorgeous, talented, hard-working, loving, and so much more. He gets what life is about and he loves me so much. That is an irreplaceable feeling.
2. My beautiful son Oliver. He is truly his Father's son with looks and his Mother's son with attitude. I am still trying to figure out if this is good or bad, but his attitude is STRONG. He is so independent and sassy (naturally).
3. My family- The older I get the more I realize how blessed I am to belong to such an amazing family. The would truly do anything for me and they love me a lot as well. They are giving an unselfish and I don't know what I would do without them. Having brother's and sister's is so much fun (99% of the time) and I am grateful for each one of them.
4. My extended family of in-laws and so on.. Oliver is so lucky to have so many people love him. I couldn't ask for a better family to marry in to.
5. The opportunity to wake up each day and see soothing water and sounds of nature all around.
5. The ability to even have kids.
6. Indiana - I know right?? Indiana?!?! This Hoosier state is what made my husband and I the way we are and I love it. Corn, rednecks, camo, carhart, deer, small town USA yes please!!
7. On that note-- I feel that it is necessary for me to be thankful for Brandon and I's desire to travel and see the world outside of IN. This is home, but we both want to discover other things.
8. For Brandon opening my eyes to design, appreciation, nature, ... the list goes on.
9. For my mother-in-law for raising Brandon up in church and teaching him about God. He would NOT be the man he is today without that most important thing.
10. For my parents raising me in church, even when I didn't want to go.
11. For Brandon and I's relationship. I find that it is closer or deeper on many levels than a typical relationship. You name it we talk about it.
12. Being able to stay home with Oliver a couple days a week.
13. For a healthy baby boy.
14. For the two big trees in our front yard- what would we do without them.
15. For my best friend, Kati, she is truly a one of a kind and I love her. Two gangly, freckle-faced, flat-chested brunettes from small towns and went to Prairie Heights. (say that last sentence with a southern accent- I promise it will bring a smile to your face)
16. My two part time jobs- I have never liked let alone loved a job since college and I really like both of them and the people I work with!
17. Seasons- each one brings a different mood, emotion, attitude and we truly wouldn't appreciate one without the others.
18. Time- God giving me each day with my husband and son, and hopefully many more days.
19. Coffee and Iced Tea- equally enjoyable to me.
20. Even though this one is last- it should be first but I did it on purpose so that it is most remembered. I am most grateful for God- without him none of these things would be important or mean anything to me.
