My Thankful List :)

Today my friends, is a HUGE step for me, lol.. 

It is one thing to hide my little round self behind a computer.... and a whole

new panic attack to actually show off the me that I am!

It seriously makes me want to vomit..... Anywhooooo....

Here I am, along with my family!

No more stress,lol. 

I will hide no more:)

Now we all know how good I am at posting things on time.... so, I am going to 

take the easy way out, and type up my whole daily thankful list on one post :)

1. I am thankful for a Heavenly Father who loves me, and has a plan for me.

2. I am grateful for the wonderful and forgiving man I married. Poor Mike has suffered

through so much, and still loves us, and protects us all.

3. I am grateful for my Maggie. I'm glad she doesn't remember ONLY the times I have threatened to beat her and lock her in the closet :) Seeing her with her son makes my heart skip a beat.

4. I'm grateful for my Kella. She is so easy going and happy. My little artist.

5. I am grateful for my girly girl Malli. She has a love of life that astounds me. 

6. I am grateful for little Nikson. His presence has brought a happiness that I have never known:)

7. I am so grateful for my siblings! They all add to my world... and look after me, (so sad for them, lol.)

8. I am forever grateful for my parents. I miss them terribly.

9. I am grateful that when I look in the mirror, I see my momma.

10. I am grateful for my round squishy self..... it's the best place for snuggling my grandson.

11. I am grateful for my hands! I am continually surprised at what they can do.

12. I am grateful for washing machines! I really  hate laundry.... 

13. I'm grateful for my furry babies. Their unconditional love is much needed!

14. I am grateful for my friends, who listen me to whine all the time, lol.

15. I am grateful for the internet!!!! It has brought such opportunity and relationships that I cherish.

16. Pepsi and Dr. Pepper. 'nough said :)

17. CHOCOLATE everything!!!!

18. I am grateful for the opportunities of service that I have daily! Nothing makes me feel better.

19. I am grateful for bath tubs and showers... and hot water!

20. I am grateful that not everything that pops into my head  comes out of my mouth. :)

21. I am grateful for the job I have that I hate. It has allowed me to help provide for my family for 14 years.

22. I am grateful for you. I am wowed that you are even reading my ramblings!

23. I am grateful for those who suggested, nagged, and have guided me into my graphics! Who knew???

24. I am grateful that Mike cooks. If not we would all starve. He's really good at it!

25. I am grateful for the TV show COPS. When my life seems sad, it always puts things into perspective.

26. I am grateful to have found a dentist for my little ones that uses a laser instead of a drill to fill cavities!!!! I don't cry when I take them anymore. It's awesome!

27. I am grateful for sleep. I never seem to get much, but I love it!

28. I am grateful for my whole family, even the crazy ones :)

29. I am grateful for the house we live in!!!! We were pretty close to being homeless once.

AND....

30. I am grateful for all of the trials that have led me to being the person that I am. I may not be a super model, but I have a big heart. I wouldn't trade it for anything. 

Wow. I am so blessed. 

Thank you my friends, for being one of those blessings.

LUB you bunches.

xox

Nikki