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Things that make me happy, part 3

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Rosie decorated the bottom of this :)   -Sees Candy even though I can’t eat it, the presentation makes me smile! -Getting approved for a scholarship for full day Kindergarten for Rosie and flag football for Declan! How awesome is that?! -Thanksgiving! I love pie and mashed potatoes with gravy and turkey with that canned sugar packed cranberry sauce (which kind do you love?) -A coupon for fresh flowers for Thanksgiving!  -A sweet YouTube video from Josh -Rain!! -Counseling -Target pick up  -Thankful Trees A trampoline park close by

Things that make me happy, part 2

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  Seven years ago I wrote this post about things that make me happy. I want to add to it. Comedy - Jim Gaffigan, Brian Regan, Nate Berghatze, the original cast of Studio C, some SNL, Jesterz with my friend Desi as a part of the crew Instagram - I like to peruse it for short periods of time. It also helps distract me when I am sick and at the dentist which is great! My adult children -They are smart and funny and well adjusted. Imagine that! Learning about the Atonement of Jesus Christ. President Nelson asked us to spend time each week studying this and I absolutely love it! 

Thankful, Grateful

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It’s November! I love November! I love the cooler weather, Thanksgiving, our Thankful tree and being thankful for all that God has given to us. This last weekend I had a migraine and I lay awake last night not being able to sleep. I decided to count my blessings. After half an hour or so I fell asleep, grateful for what I have been given. It felt like I had exercised a grateful muscle and it felt so good. A few of these things were: - My kids- Elizabeth and Ethan and Jonah and Asher and Declan and Rosie. They are all healthy and well! -Missions- Asher has been serving for 14 months in Ohio. He loves it and I love him! - Josh. He works so hard for our family and is progressing in his program. - My Mom. I love talking to her and checking in with her. - My Sisters. I love how thoughtful and kind each one of them are. They are amazing! - My Savior. He has done so very much for me and has been in it in the thick of things from the very start. I love Him and am indebted to Him for all that h...