These are a few of my favorite things :)

So what my post was supposed to be about before I rambled FOREVER is this:

My GRATEFUL list:

Tyler, who is the single most loving, fun, humble, unselfish, kind, unconditional, faithful, strong husband and father, son and brother anyone has ever known.  Seriously you're missing out if you don't know him!

Lyndi, who is the single most thoughtful, faithful, too smart for her own good (and for mine and Tyler's own good) funny, loving sister, daughter, and granddaughter you will ever know.  Her words have brought me to tears on occasion.  Such as when we had people over for our monthly group family night.  We went around the room listed things that are important to us and we treat differently and she said "The gospel is true, and the gospel is true".

Emerie who is the single most happy, smiley, smart, snuggly, loving girl you'll ever know.

My testimony of the gospel.  There are days where if I didn't have the gospel (especially since I've become a mom and have a deeper understanding of forever familes) I wouldn't make it through the day with my two crazies!

My extended family, who has been there for me when I've needed them most.

My friends, who are just like family who have been there for me when I've needed them most. 

Our car, which has been so trustworthy!  We FINALLY paid it off and it feels great! 

Our apartment, which on the sticky or freezing days has been a tremendous blessing (as most shelters are!)

My ability to cook and be thrifty when it comes to being on a tight budget.  Who needs expensive meat anyway?? ;)

My calling in the Primary.  I teach Sunbeams (for those of you who are not members of my church, it's the class for the 3 year olds).  Lyndi's in my class this year and I've learned so much in the short time I've been in there.  Kids have such an amazing, humble, spirit that they carry all the time, and it's been wonderful to share it with them every Sunday. 

AIR CONDITIONING!  We bought window units the night after we moved into our new apartment.  As it turns out, 82 and humid does not make for a comfortable sleep! :)

Technology like facetime and skype and facebook.  I know facebook is so overused, but honestly it's one of the only ways I connect with some people and family!  It's been great to see everyone instead of just hearing from everyone.

All of the furniture we have.  90% of it is used and has been given to us or we bought from D.I. or Salvation Army, but going without somewhere to sit other than the hardwood floor for a week when you're 35 weeks pregnant is a stinker!  It gave me a new perspective and appreciation for all that I have.

A dishwasher.  We've been married almost 5 years and have had a dishwasher from time to time amounting to 19 months!  Wow does it save time!

A kitchen that has outlets and counter space.  Our last kitchen was a large closet to say the least.

Last but most importantly my knowledge of the gospel.  I know it goes along with my testimony, but I really am grateful for the things I've learned and have applied from the gospel in my life.  Because of it I know that if I live righteously I can be with my family even after this life.  How great is that knowledge?!?  I have a husband who worthily holds the priesthood and uses it to bless our family.  I love that the gospel is the same throughout the whole world.  The teachings are the same no matter where you are.  I'm grateful that I have technology that I can use to share my testimony with others as well (such as this)  :)

These are a few of my favorite things :)