Thankful For...

I have not posted in a few days because I have been in a bit of a rut. I was so excited that there was an opportunity at this job for me. When it fell through, I was kind of heart broken. It would have been the best thing in the world for us. We would have been able to pay off all bills and put so much away into savings.

I was so truly dissappointed and really did not feel like blogging about what I was thankful for.

Then I realized that feeling that way was ungrateful, as there are many other things in life to be grateful for.

So, no job for me still... sigh..

Thankful For(s)...

Due to the fact that I neglected my blog for the few days that my family was here, I think I owe about 5 things that I am thankful for. So here goes...

My parents. This was obviously inspired by my mothers visit where she bought me a new pants suit-yay. My parents have always been so good to me. They bend over backwards and sideways to try to make my life easier, even if it means making their life harder. Maybe that is what being a parent is all about.

Write that down..

I am thankful for my faith. I am grateful that when things get tough and I feel as if I have no where else to turn, I realize that I have God. While sitting in church this week, I realized that it would be very selfish to pray for us to get pregnant. There are so many couples out there that have been trying for so long, so I could not ask for that. I did however, ask that when he is ready and he things we are ready, to give us a healthy baby.

I am thankful for love. Even though some argue that it is only a chemical reaction. I believe that love is the root of so many things in life. Friendships, family, marriage, getting pregnant, babies, children, holidays, weekends, pets & so much more. I am thankful that I have so much love in my life and so much love for others.

Today, I am thankful for chocolate. It is a small thing in life that can make such a big difference. When I am having a rough day, chocolate is a big help!

Finally, a biggie, Friends. I am thankful for the few friendships that I still have left after the move. I am also thankful for the many friends we have made since we moved. Friends are very important in life. They are like family that you get to choose and get to choose you. I am so grateful for the few friendships that I have that I feel are "unconditional."

Well, that catches me up to today.

Thankful For..

I decided to write about one thing I am thankful for each day until Thanksgiving. I figure we are so blessed and I have so much to be thankful for. So, in addition to all the baby chatter, I will be listing the things I am thankful for.

I am very thankful for our home.

Before DH and I got married we lived in an apartment in NY that was in his parents basement. It was not a full apartment, (went upstairs for use of the kitchen) but it was ours. We loved living there and miss it often. However, it was definitely time for our own place.

DH has wanted to move south since he was about eleven years old and he is a true country boy at heart. When we were thinking about moving, he suggested looking at homes in NC. I gave in to his whim and figured that was all it was, a whim.

After two hardcore days of looking at houses I FELL IN LOVE! It was a foreclosure being sold by the bank in perfect condition. We put in an offer and it was countered. We countered back and they countered again. We put in a final offer and it was accepted. As they were drawing up the paperwork, someone else offered the bank more money and they took their offer over ours without telling us. We were devastated and began looking for other homes on-line from NY.

A month later, our realtor called us and told us that the deal with the buyer who wanted "our house" fell through. We wound up giving them their asking price to assure we would get the house, and here I sit 5 months later. I love our home. It is the perfect size for our beginning family. 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bath, living room, dining room, the perfect kitchen and a huge backyard that backs up to a horse farm. Perfect for lil Colby.

I do not think we could have been more lucky with the whole house situation. I feel that we are very lucky to have our home and could not imagine us anywhere else!

Happy November

November is such a wonderful month. The leaves begin to change color and the mountains are beautiful. The air is crisp and we can break out the hoodies. Also, Thanksgiving is a wonderful time and marks the begining of the holiday season.

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It is a lot like Christmas with all of the family & friends gathered and great food, however, it lacks one thing; the stress that Christmas ensues. Now, Christmas is my favorite holiday, however Thanksgiving is special because you tend to take time to remember everything that you are grateful to have in your life.

I feel blessed for an abundance of reasons. 2009 has been an amazing year for us. We are newlyweds, in a new home, trying to add to our family. I really do not know what could be better. (Other than winning the lottery : P)

Today, I am most thankful for my little family. My husband is the most amazing individual. He works so hard to support us while I am unemployed and he does a great job of it. He is so passionate about everything he takes on. He likes to work hard at our marriage to make it as happy as can be and to make it grow. Humor is huge in our relationship an he is always making me laugh and smile. He knows what I need without me telling him. We just have that unspoken bond and I love my life with him. He is a handsome little devil to boot! He is my little cowboy and I am a better person because I am married to him.
Colby is the bests little puggle anyone can ask for. He is such a little lover and wants constant attention which we are happy to give him. He is finally out of the puppy stage and we are really enjoying him.

I am so lucky to have these two boys in my life and we are *exstatic* to try and add another member to our family.