Thankful

I am so thankful for the year we have had and the life we have.   Dear Jackson, I am so thankful that I have such an incredible husband with whom I share the ups and downs of life. We make an amazing team and have learned so much about ourselves and each other this year.  I have loved taking adventures with you, building a new home, and expanding it by four paws. Thank you for teaching me to let loose a little, that it's okay not to take myself so seriously, and that at the end of the day, as long as we are using our marriage to glorify the Lord, we have had a successful day.

  Dear Feeny, thank you for bringing fun and energy to our home. I have loved seeing you grow from a 2 pound baby to a 10 pound monster who wrecked our blinds. Thank you for teaching me patience, the different levels of snuggling, and how important we are. Thank you for loving us and depending on us to care for you and give you your every need. 

Dear fireside crew, this year has taught me that it is so important to have people to share life with.  We have played truth or dare, hide and seek, and true or false to our heart's content. We have broken down walls, talked about opinions, argued, and come to learn that our brothers and sisters are great and it's because we are all different and have different opinions.  

  Dear Briana, I am so glad you got the job and came to work with me this year. Our friendship has grown exponentially and I am so thankful. You're my partner in crime, my giggle fest plus one, and a text away from a sweet reminder that God is in control. Love you big!

  Dear Dad, Thank you for your always amazing love for both Jackson and I. Thank you for your encouragement, your wisdom, and for being five minutes down the road.  I am thankful for the example you are, and for setting my standards high for how I am to be loved.  I could not ask for a better support system and I know you're always there to catch me if I fall.