Thanksgiving...a little late...

So Thanksgiving came and went and I didn't get around to post about it untill now... better late than never right?!?!?

There are so many things I am grateful for, that is hard to know where to begin. I guess I'll start with the first thing that comes to mind.

To my amazing husband, Dana: I am so grateful for you, for all that you do. I am grateful for your willingness to work and provide for our family, I am grateful for your hard work when you get home, for your amazing creativity and talent and the vision that has created Custom Kingdoms. I am so thankful for your sense of humor, for your kindness, for the unique way that you look at life that makes everything so much easier and better. I am grateful for your easy attitude and your no stress policy (even when it drives me crazy) I am so thankful for your playful side that allows me to be silly as often as I want (which let's face it, is most of the time!!)  There are no words to describe how special and loved you make me feel, or how important that is in my life. You make me better in every way and push me to do more than I ever thought I could. For that and so much more I am so grateful. I love you (and all 10 Corinnes agree!! ;) ) so much, with or without icecream!

To my family: though we may be scattered across three continents, I am so grateful to all of you, for your love and support, for all the memories, for the feeling of belonging and the joy that I feel when I am with you, or talk to you, or text you! (Sharon, get a silly phone line!!) Migey, you are so special, you have such a drive and determination that I envy so much. Mindee, I am so grateful you are part of our family, your kindness and wisdom are wonderful gifts you possess that have helped me so much. Sharon, I wouldn't be who I am today without your influence and sisterly advice, I miss you so much.  Mom and Dad, there are no words for how thankful I am for all that you have shown me and thaught me over the years. For all the opportunities you gave me to be better, for pushing me to work harder and acheive more. I love you both so much!

To the family I married into (my second family, how lucky am I!??!) : I am so grateful for your acceptance and your love, I am so lucky to have married into such a wonderful family and such a big family too!! Your sense of unity, love and unwavering support for each other is so admirable and amazing. You are all so talented and so ready to share all your talents. Brent and Vea, I am so grateful to have been lucky enough to become one of your daughters, you are such an inspiration to me; and Vea your quilts are a work of art. Michelle, you are simply amazing and when I grow up I want to be just like you!!  (well I do want my hair straight!, sorry) Tyler I wish I could juggle!!   Toby and Jill, I look at you two and am simply amazed at your family. I hope that Dana and I can be half the parents you are. Lynn, you are the older brother I never had, complete with teasing and poking fun at me.... that's ok, I can take it. Your work ethic is spectacular and such an inspiration. Dallas, kudos to you for putting up with him! :)  Emma and Barrett, I don't know how you guys do it, but I wish I had a fraction of your sense of adventure and courage!  Josh, there are no words to describe how thankful I am for you; though we may sometimes disagree in the kitchen (sugar in your tomato sauce?!?!? ) I have learned so much from you and am so amazed at your drive and talent. Oh and your math jokes are awesome!! The number 3 will forever be special. Levi, I have so enjoyed getting to know you better and findng out how talented you are. I am so excited to see where it's all going to take you.
Natalie, you are a lovely young woman and like the rest of your amazing family so talented.  I am so grateful for all of you and all that you have brougth into my life.

To my Savior, Jesus Christ: there isn't a day that goes by that I am not thankful for this wonderful church that I am part of. The gospel has made such a difference in my life and though sometimes I am not as active as I would like to be, I know that all that I have and all that I am is because of Him. I am so grateful for His Atonment, for the scriptures that guide us and teach us what we need to know and who we should be. I am grateful for a living Prophet, that guides us, protects us, prays for us and shows us the way. I am so thankful for all the blessings we receive on a daily basis, for the protection that is ours, for the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost, for Its promptings that help us be better and avoid sin troubles. I am grateful for the trials that come my way, for I know that they strenghten me and teach me the things I need to know and sometimes refuse to learn

I am so grateful for friends to share fun times with; so grateful for friends who are there in time of need and who are always willing to lend a helping hand. I am thankful for all the people who have touched my life and made it better somehow. I am thankful to live in this wonderful country, with all that is available to us and the luxury in which we can live in. I am grateful for the internet that keeps us informed, and connected..... (and also lets us shop from home so we can avoid the crazyness that is Black Friday)

There is so much to be thankful for that I can hardly remember all of it, but I know that I am so thankful each day (yes, even on my bad days....) for being alive and for all that I have.

What are you thankful for?