Thankful

I never did get into the everyday post something your thankful for. I wish I was dedicated enough to do it, but I can't seem to keep up. Saying that I have much to be thankful for this thanksgiving. My number one thankful thought is that my baby is still seizure free. I can only pray she keeps that going, but instead of worrying about it I am trying to enjoy having my happy baby. She is such a different baby! Its been almost 6 months of hell and I had forgotten just how cute she is. After all she has been through I can't blame her for being grumpy, but she isn't anymore. She wakes up happy, watches her brother and cousins and stays happy all day. She tries to chat, she smiles, laughs and is finally enjoying life. It is so nice to see her happy and smily again! Her favorite person is her big brother Joseph. Those two started out rough, but they love each other so much now. She lights up when he comes in the room and he wants her to sit with him, sleep with him, and always be involved with her. I'm grateful that my kids love each other, she will need a big protective brother down the line Im sure.  Zoey is learning and is such a clever little thing. She sits up on her own all the time now, and HATES when she is not. She is a big cuddled and wants to be involved with whatever is going on. She has just started trying to get her little legs up under her, but also seems to want to be walking so we will see which one comes first! One of my favorite things about Zoey is her hair. CHAOS! Bless her she looks like one of those old troll dolls with their hair sticking straight up! Its not thick enough to put in a bow, but long enough it just sticks up! Its so funny, and her big blue eyes melt you! Im hoping to bring her and big brother Joseph to the fundraiser so everyone can meet this special girl, but please no touchy! She still has low immunes, but should be getting them all back soon!

I also wanted to say how thankful I am for my Josey. He is such a clever boy. Sometimes too clever. He loves life and already throws tizzys like mommy USED to! His favorite thing is chocolate.. I thought I was bad, but this kid will sniff it out wherever you try to hide it. He also is an outdoor, bug boy. He is scared of spiders, but also has an obsession with them. I have trained him well with a shoe how to make them disappear, but daddy doesn't like that lesson. He will be 3 years old this December! I cannot believe he is that old, yet in someways he acts older. He is such a character and loves to be silly. He constantly makes me laugh and wants to help me with EVERYTHING.

Then there is my James. We have had a rough couple of years, but he is my constant. He is always there for me, and makes me feel needed. We joke, argue, and laugh together. He is my best friend! this year has been especially difficult with Zoey and no sleeping, but we got through it and still love each other! That is something to be thankful for sure. Almost 7 years of marriage. Only eternity left and that is also something to be thankful for.

Lastly, is family. I will never be able to repay how much my family has done for me. Both mine, and James'. So many talks of hope, nights of getting a turn at sleeping, and letting me cry. Not once has any of them complained when I have asked for help. How lucky I am to have such people by me.

Now for my reminder for all! Yes Tooele is a bit out of the way, but it really isn't that bad of a drive. This fundraiser is for a good cause! Not to mention you will have shopping available, food, entertainment, and prizes! Thats much better then spending an hour in the parking lot at the mall.. Not to mention the fact that Santa will be there! You can't miss this! All the information is at www.isawareness.weebly.com. Don't forget you can donate through my blog page or go into any zions bank and donate to the Zoey Burke Donation. Thank you to all who have helped me out with donations, both money, and items for our raffle/silent auction. Have a very Happy Thanksgiving!