*Family pictures courtesy of this talented friend*
With Thanksgiving just two days away, my thoughts naturally turn to all the things that I am deeply grateful for. My family is my world. My entire world. I often wonder what I could have possibly done to deserve all that I've been blessed with. If somebody would have asked me 12 years ago what I thought the ideal life for me would be, I would have described the life I have now. Are things perfect? Of course not. But, I have learned that through all the trials I have experienced in my life it is impossible to taste the sweet without having experienced the bitter. Right now I am savoring the sweetness that is my life, and for that I am thankful.
These are my zoo animals and I adore each one of them. Yes, they drive me crazy. They make messes at a baffling rate, they eat enough food to feed a small country, they fight like nobody's business, they keep me up at night, they consume every bit of my quickly fading sanity but they are MINE. They are each so unique and special in their own way. Even though they fight more than I can sometimes bear, they love each other and would (and do) stand up for each other whenever it is required. I often fail miserably as a mother but like I always say, I am a work in progress. If nothing else, I hope that my children know that they are loved. I have a lot to learn and my children are constantly teaching me. What an honor and blessing it is to be their mother. 
I also really love this guy. A lot actually. He puts up with more than he should and I'm grateful for that. He works hard to sustain our family and support me in all that I do. He also happens to be my best friend and favorite person to hang out with. In the words of Kip from Napolean Dynamite: He's my "thol mate."We are gearing up for a weekend with family in St. George. We leave tomorrow and are very excited to spend time with my parents and all 7 (hopefully) of my siblings and their families. We will also get to see my amazing grandparent's and hopefully a cousin or two. It should be a wonderful weekend packed full of good memories for sure.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone.
14 comments:
I just love your family. -and those pictures are adoreable.
What great family photos! The one of you and Rob is a cool picture. Have fun in St. George with everyone. Happy Thanksgiving Emily!
Emily, this post is exactly what I have been feeling this week. I love these family photos. So fun to see your family growing up. Sounds like you will have a great weekend. Love the last one of you Rob. You look amazing! Love ya and Happy Thanksgiving!
Cute pictures!
I love the pictures!! They are so cute!
Your family pictures are so awesome! And your post is too. Your writing is getting better all the time. I'm very impressed. Love you!
What a sweet post. You are an awesome mom! Being married to your best friend is a wonderful blessing too; I felt thankful for those same blessings in my life as I read your post. Happy Thanksgiving!
What gorgeous pictures! You have such a sweet and beautiful family, Emily. I am so happy for you!!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving! You have a great family and I admire you that you are always expressing what gratitude you have for them. It really helps remind me how much I love my own family.
I love love love the post. The pictures are great and you always write so well. I hope your thanksgiving was great too.
I think we can be to your house Christmas Eve!! Gonna be there?
Beautiful words and beautiful pictures! It was great to see you again at Molly's sealing! It's nice being able to see everyone more often now. :o)
Glad you had a good Thanksgiving! I love what you wrote and I LOVE these new family pictures. It's definitely time for me to update ours.
Luv ya sis! I'm thankful for such an awesome sister and brother-in-law/ex-band-mate.
Love the family pictures Emily! You guys truly have a great family. I love reading about your feelings and gratitude for them. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving with your family!:)
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