Thankful thoughts

So I tried the whole "saying what your thankful for everyday" on Facebook and it just doesnt work. Not because I'm not greatful for anything, I'm just an air head and never remember to do stuff like that everyday.

First of all I'm greatful for nap time, without it I would not be able to sit here and type as easily as I am. Normaly when I'm on the computer I am using one hand to use the computer, and the other to block Kastyn from trying to play with it.

I'm greatful for my sweet little family. I have a wonderful hard working husband who has built a wonderful life for us. I know he gets really stressed sometimes and I tend to be really insensitive to it most of the time but I hope he knows how greatful I am for all of his hard work. He has worked so hard to get to where we are today. Not many 22 and 23 year olds can say that they afford to live a comfortable life in a brand new house. Not only do we have a beautiful brand new house but we also have 2 reliable cars that get us to where we need to go, and we can afford to put gas in those cars as well.(Which we all know really sucks to pay for these days) I am really proud of us!

We also have a beautiful baby boy that keeps me thanking my lucky stars everyday. When I think about all of the times that I thought I wouldn't get to have him it makes everyday with him that much better. He is so smart and has such an amazing personality. It amazes me everyday that he does some of the things that he does. I just cant believe how smart a one year old can be.

Not only do I love our little family, but I love the rest of our family. We have great parents that have taught us a lot throughout the years. We have been brought up by wonderful parents who in turn have showed us how to be good parents. When I found out my mom was having a baby when I was fourteen I will have to admit that it was a little weird for me. But by the time my baby brother was here I was really excited. Granted I wasnt getting up in the middle of the night with him, or feeding him every three hours, or changing poopy diapers. But I think that having a baby around me at that age was a big help in teaching me how to be a mommy.

Our parents have always been there for us. Even when we came to them and 18 and 19 and said that we wanted to get married. They have always supported us in everything!

When I was younger I had a hard time with friends. As a child its really hard feel like you dont have any firends, and as I grew up and started making more friends I think that my previous problems with them still stuck in the back of my mind at times. But there was always one person that I could count on to be my best friedn though the years no matter what. She's getting married next week so I have been thinking a lot about her lately. But my cousin Sydney has always been one of my best firends. She's been the Ashley to my Mary Kate, the one I would talk to about my "salad". I hope she knows that no matter how old we get she is always going to be one of my best friends.

I know that my sister will probably never see this but i just hope that she knows how thankful I am to have a sister. We have almost always been far from best firends and had a lot of differences, but none of that has ever changed how much I love my little sis. A few years ago there was a good amount of time that we were inseperable. And we were the best friends I always hoped she would be. And for whatever reason we lost that. I hope that one day we can get back to that. But until that day I am just greatful to have a little sister to count on. I know that she is having a really hard time with things right now and I hope that she will get through it and be happy again. Because thats the one thing I want most for her is to be happy.

We have also been blessed with really good friends. Wesley's best firend is the best that there is. He is one of the best guys I know outside of my family. And when he finds a wife I'll be sure to make sure she knows how lucky she is to catch him. I have a couple of really good firends as well back at home that have been awesome to me that last couple of years. And I know that I dont keep in touch with them as often as a better firend would, but I hope they know that I appreciate everything they have done for me. And that I am greatful for their amazing friendship.

I have made a lot of really good friends since we have moved. And even though they tease me about how much younger then them I am I hope they know how thankful I am that they have accepted the youngster in the neighborhood.

The last thing I am thankful for is my love of fitness. These last few months it has been my savior. it has helped me feel a million times better about myself. And it has been an amazing therapy. Running is one of the best stress relievers EVER! I am also thankful for music. Not only does it help me get through an excersise but it boosts my mood so much!! I love listening to music!!! Its the most amazing thing ever invented!!

I am thankful for the Thanksgiving holiday that makes us all aware of all the amazing things that we have in this life. I hope that everyone will take a minute to be thankful for something this hoilday season.

Playin a little catch...up!

I feel like everyone is updating their blogs lately and I'm a little out of the loop, so I'm finally getting on it. Last time I posted it was almost Kastyn's first birthday so I decided to post some pictures to show how much fun we had.(this was CLEAR back in September! Thats how far behind I am)

One of the best things about bein a mommy is that I can be completely obsessed with mokeys, and as long as I give it to Kastyn, its ok right!

 

We have had a lot of fun adventures to start off the fall. We went to the Red Barn and rode the hay ride and played at the pumpkin patch, it was so much fun. It will be even better next year when Kastyn is more interested in picking out a pumpkin.

Our ward had a Trunk or Treat the day before Halloween, so I decided to make my trunk look like a spider Web. I think it turned out pretty good.

Hanging out waiting to watch Seth in the Elemntary school Halloween parade.

 

Kastyn can hold on to any object and walk, but he just wont let go. He can stand by himslef and everything, he's just to chicken to do it on his own. I am so greatful to be able to stay home with him everyday and watch him grow and learn.

 

I have also been able to work on myself a little. I finally weigh less then I did when I got pregnant with Kastyn, and although at that time I was trying to loose weight I can honestly say that this is the best I have felt about myself in the longest time. I really dont remember the last time I felt this good actually. I would probably be doing better then I am but I just cant eat good. So I depend mostly on my excersising to keep me healthy. I also depend on it to keep me saine! Because running and walking it cheaper then therapy. There is nothing better to clear my mind then a good workout. Whether I am by myself listening to the ipod and clearing my mind of anything but the song that I'm listening to, or if I'm with a friend visiting to help the time pass i just love it, and I feel so good everyday for it!

 

One thing I've learned growing up is that life is hard. Sometime I feel like I am just emotionally drained. I look at Kastyn when he is crying because his milk is gone and I hope that that is the hardest thing he has to go through for as long as possible. And when I am felling emotionally drained he is the one who keeps me going! Every little kiss from him makes everything better. I look at other people that are just so miserable in their life and I wish that they could just realize that even through all the hard times there are so many beautiful things in this world. A childs laugh or slobbery kiss, those are the things that keep me going. I can only hope that one day, the people in my life that seem to never be happy, can realize that there is so much more to life then money, and what people think of you that you've never even met before. I have so much to be thankful for not only this month with my "Today I am thankful for..." post on facebooks but all year long.