Today I am Thankful for: This time of year

The windows are open, there is a chill in the air and the smell of Cinnamon and pumpkin loom through the air... FALL IS HERE!!!! I love it. I love making hot chocolate or cider for the kids, cooking those heartier meals.... I love burning new candles and decorating.. it renews my spirit and puts a smile in my heart!!!!

Today I am Thankful for: Forginess

I am grateful that God sent his son and that are sins can be forgiven. I am working hard on myself and learning from my sins, my past and trying to make each new day better. I want to show Agape Love and embrace the world. I am humbled by those who continue to show me how to have an open, loving forgiving, un-judgemental life and want to live the same way. I want to be a blessing to others as so many are to me. Thank you for those who have forgiven me when I have let you down, or hurt you. I have learned from my mistakes and promise to be true to myself and others!

Today I am Thankful for: Support

Today I am thankful for my unbelievable husband and are 4 incredible kids. They were my inspiration today.From start to finish they cheered me on. I had a goal to complete the Women's Half Marathon in 2 hours... and I beat it. I know it takes a lot of time and dedication from a runner to train. But it also takes support from others. If it wasn't for Kasey's help at nights and on Saturdays I could never be able to do this. And having him and the kids at the starting line to wish me luck.. and then cheering me on at mile 5, 10 and at the finish line.. still brings tears to my eyes! Thank you guys for supporting me. I hope that I will be an inspiration to you to be healthy and live an active life, as you guys are my inspiration to do it. I love you!!!!

Today I am Thankful for: watching the boys play sports

One of my favorite things to do on Saturdays is to go watch Dylan and Blake play football. I am so excited we have kids in a sport again. I grew up in a family thta loved sprots adn always played sports. Most nights were either at a game or at practice. I am competitive and hard working. I put passion into playing and I want the kids to do the same. It has been incredible to watch that starting to come out in them... especially Dylan. There is sucha great self esteem that comes out of putting your heart into things and not giving up. I hope this is the begining and there is much more to look forward to. I want them to always know I am one of there biggest supporters!!!!

Today I am thankful for: My Sister

My sister is an incredible woman. She has one of the most giving hearts I have ever encountered! She is fun and her laugh is contagious. She is a doer and is always busy! She works hard and puts her heart into everything she does and everyone she knows. She is someone I strive to be more like.. someone I honer and respect. She is my best friend and I am so grateful that I have her in my life!

Today I am Thankful for: Our 4 crazy kids

I have been extremely blessed with 4 wonderful crazy kids!!! They are the laughter in are home. I look forward to spending time with each of them and love dinner time when we can all sit together and share. Even in the times of complete chaos .. when they are driving me up the wall with attitudes, crying and tattling.. I can look at them and be proud. Then are GOOD kids!!! They have so much thoughtfulness and love in their hearts. They have laughter, joy and silliness! They care about their families and love to spend time with them. They are growing up to be awesome people who I can't wait to be friends with. They are my heart!!!

Today I am Thankful for: My Parents

I am so blessed to have parents who are the most loving people. They are generous and giving, open hearted and loving. They are such a great example of a marriage. I look to both of them for advice and consider them to be dear friends of mine. I hope that I can have the same friendship with my kids when they are adults.