THANKSGIVING...

On my list of 101 things to do was write 100 things I am thankful for. What better time to do this than on THANKSGIVING! Before you read my list, I would like to wish everyone a wonderful Holiday with their family. Please know I am Thankful for you all in more ways than I can explain!!!

1. God
2. Jesus Christ, his son
3. My faith in Eternal Life
4. That I was kept in this world only weighing 2.5lbs
5. That I have found my soul mate...
6. That I can share his laughter and life
7. My Father, who shows me a real man can be sensitive and strong, giving and loving
8. My Mother, who is selfless and encourages me and lives with struggle every day but tries not to complain
9. Motherhood
10. My Family
11. The ability...To See
12. To Touch
13. To Feel
14. To Love
15. To Hear
16. To Walk
17. To Smile
18. To Laugh
19. To Hope
20. My Isabella
21. My Vincent
22. My Sisters, there will always be a power of 3
23. Aunt Diane, who has shown me you can live happily even after loss.
24. Alice, who always has a smile on her face
25. Joe, who is always willing to help
26. Nick who has the best sense of humor over his disability
27. My in-laws (above) because they have welcomed me into their family
28. Old friends: Teren, Caitlin, Holly, Rebecca, Vanessa, Christie, Yolanda,Melanie, Amanda - Friends forever!
29. Bianca, who can always make me laugh and has been there countless times.
30. New friends: Meagan and Lauren; preschool moms and moms club friends
31. The sun shining
32. The fresh air
33. Our home
34. College saving funds and my husband who has already started them
35. The encouragement I am given daily
36. That I was taught the value of family and respect
37. Grandpa Vincent & Grandma Virginia
38. Grandpa Andy & Grandma Jessie
39. My college education
40. That I am an American
41. That there are still people who hold open doors for you when you are trying to push a two child stroller through
42. That there are still people who will say "thank you" when you hold a door open for them
43. Doctors and Medicine
44. That when I make mistakes, I learn from them
45. For my camera and the ability to document my children's life
46. For the computer, as it is an outlet for me and Chris
47. My Guardian Angels in Heaven
48. Always having food available
49. Traveling (Family Vacations) and the means to do so
50. Authors that write so many amazing books I love to read
51. For the emails I get from my Dad just to say he loves me and hopes that I am having a great day with Bella and Bub
52. For the time I get to spend with my Husband alone
53. Being happy
54. Creativity
55. When Chris says, "Who cares what they think!"
56. Blankets and Cold pillows at night
57. Laptops
58. Music
59. Disney movies and Disneyland
60. Hot Tea, Ice Tea, Coffee
61. The Anxiety I have battled, because it has taught me I can handle more than I think
62. Isabella's preschool and teachers - she can write her name by herself now
63. Facebook/My Blog so I can stay updated with friends
64. Isabella saying, "You are the bestest Mother in the whole world!"
65. Vincent's excitement when he sees me in the morning
66. Honesty and truth
67. Trust
68. Prayer
69. Childhood Memories - my Mom being there to pick me up and drop me off at school and my Parents being at every function - because it taught me I was/am loved
70. Baseball
71. Christmas and Holidays - Christmas songs
72. Family Traditions - there are no greater things
73. Phone
74. Smiles & Laughter
75. The colors on my walls - brightens my day
76. Roses and flowers; gardening
77. Random emails from friends
78. Isabella learning to pray and knowing "Our Father" and others
79. High School Cheerleading
80. College, Alpha Chi Omega, CSUF and meeting my future husband
81. Two napping children (even though it doesn't happen often)
82. When people tell me they love my work
83. Making Brides happy
84. Television; Reality
85. The wonderful Father Chris is and the smile he puts on our kid's faces
86. Google Chat
87. The wonder in my children's eyes
88. Having a Dad who can tackle any project
89. Having a Mom who is creative
90. The love my parents give Isabella and Vincent
91. Baby Kisses
92. Staying home with my kids
93. Nie Nie Dialouges
94. Higher patience levels
95. Movies and watching them on the laptop while Chris plays xbox and the kids play toys - the ability to multi-task
96. Watching Isabella become independent
97. Friday night dinners
98. Target
99. Wine and Candles
100. LIVING LIFE, LEARNING ONE DAY AT A TIME AND LOVING IT!