Dulcie 318-332

318- grateful for a warm day today.   

319-for punky and that he keeps me company.

320-grateful for a daughter that thinks so deeply abt spiritual things.  

321-and that she teaches her girls and me understanding of it all.  

322-thankful i have been able to study and read to understand what kind of life energy I have.  Why I have characteristics  I have and that's okay to be like am.  

323-thankful for the little bird that taps on my window each morning and wakes me.  

324-grateful Bessie is happy here

325-and that she improves a lot every day.

326-thankful my art assignments for October are done and I am with at least one or two of them.  

327-thankful heather is having a pampered chef party.  I need some things. 

328-grateful for you all in my life and know I have said that before, but it just keeps bubbling up. 

329-thankful for chocolate and I wish I had some right now. 

330- thankful I have lost 7 lbs. 

331-thankful holli is having baby shower. 332-  thankful time changes this next weekend. It fits my personal time clock much better. Later bed time.

 

Holli's #776-800

-I'm grateful Heather is bringing me makeup this weekend

- I'm grateful that we are trading out for hair.

- I'm grateful that Heavenly Father gave me a tradable talent. 

- I'm grateful for the rare nights I sleep good.

- I'm grateful for pillows

- I'm grateful that I have a couple different options of fluffy ness with me pillows- I never know what will be comfy till I'm ready for bed :) and then it changes throughout the night. I have 6 different types on my bed at night all to myself.

- I'm grateful that Chelsea said she would give the Holy Ghost talk at Titans baptism.

- I'm grateful that Dad and Mike can be witnesses to the baptism.

- I'm grateful that Ivan said yes to giving one if the prayers.

- I'm grateful that Holly is able to play the piano at the baptism.

- I'm grateful for Star Crunchies

- I'm grateful that Jeff took the boys to church today- I have been super dizzy all night and still today. 

- I'm grateful October is almost over.

- I'm grateful for running water

- I'm grateful for electricity 

- I'm grateful I live in the modern times.

- I'm grateful that my friend Tasha has turned he life around and is going to be able to be sealed in the temple to her new husband and her kids.

- I'm grateful that Dianne and Holly are going to throw my a baby shower here in Thatcher. 

- I'm grateful for friendly LDS neighbors.

- I'm grateful the boys got to see Jeff talk to the JW's who came to our door wanting to talk about their religion. Jeff said he would take one of their magazines if they agreed to take and read The Book Of Mormon. Even tho they refused to take a BofM the boys got to see Jeff bear his testimony of our True church firmly but not rudely. Although they wouldn't leave so he did have to get a little bit rude because they started insulting our beliefs and kept on talking.

- I'm grateful we have a religion that believes in being Joyful and does not permit us from celebrating Holidays and life events.

- I'm grateful that they announced when the Gilbert Temple open house will be.

- I'm grateful that Emily was able to do soccer and finished out the season. I'm so proud of her :)

- I'm grateful Im almost to 1,000 gratitudes 

- I'm grateful I earned my 8th bead.

Dulcie 301-317

301-Thankful for hair color.
302-Grateful for my television so I can watch the world series.
303-Grateful for time going by so quickly so Holli can soon back to NORMAL.
304-Grateful for the blessing of season changes in Missouri.  It is so exhilarating.
305-Grateful tomorrow is Sunday.  Gpa fixes bacon and eggs for dinner every sunday.  Yea. My day off.
306-Thankful Brenley and Eric have cute halloween costumes.  I love seeing them.
307-St. Louis Cardinals are ahead in the game tonight.  Thankfully.
308-Grateful again this week for many blessings from my Heavenly Father.
309-Grateful for wonderful missionary gramdson's letters this week that strengthen my testimony so much.
310-Thankful they are both in Germany and close to area where they might get clues on the name Huth and help me get passed my stalemate on my genealogy.
311-Thankful I see many little deer grazing in our back field each morning.
312-Thankful for Lifetime cookware. It is terrific.
313-Would be grateful and very thankful for any helpful ideas on how to go to bed and sleep at nite.
314-Grateful for a nice walking trail put through the woods by our little township.
315-Thankful Bessie sleeps late in the mornings and I can paint and do other things I need to in the quiet.
316-Thankful for Emily in all her cuteness.  She is special.
317-Thankful for diet coke.

Holli's #752-775

-I'm grateful that prayers can be answered quickly :)

- I'm grateful that Heather called me and we talked for over an hour.

- I'm grateful that Jeff does the laundry.

- I'm grateful for all the baby clothes Heather gave me. 

-I'm grateful Jeff flipped my mattress around- now my side of the bed is fluffy again. I guess being in bed for 6 months Really takes a toll on a mattress :/

- I'm grateful that we have a vacuum that has last longer than a year. 

- I'm grateful that the vacuum is light and easy to use.

- I'm grateful that the vacuum is easy to clean and that Jeff cleaned it a couple weeks ago.

- I'm grateful that I've been keeping in touch with Char. She cracks me up.

-I'm grateful that we live close enough to the boys school that they can walk home from school.

- I'm grateful that I chose to clean my house today instead of going back to bed. 

- I'm grateful that Jeff is so close to his brother Ivan and that they can talk and problem solve.

- I'm grateful that I felt guided to ask Ivan to talk to Jeff. Jeff has had a lot on his shoulders and he never complains so I'm glad that the spirit spoke to me because I had no idea how hopeless he was feeling. 

- I'm grateful Dianne invited us over for dinner last night. I was feeling so sick and knew we couldn't afford grabbing something at a drive thru. Just when I was about to get out of bed to try and make dinner Dianne called :)

- I'm grateful Heather is helping me out with the food for Titans Baptism.

- I'm grateful Titan is so good at folding laundry and that he's been helping Jeff.

-  I'm grateful for the articles I read in the October Ensign.

 - I really enjoyed learning the history of Boy Scouts especially since Titan is now in Scouts.

-I loved the article called Learning To Trust The Lord. 

- Im grateful that I decided to read the Ensign while I'm doing my 15min breathing treatments through out the day.

-I'm grateful that we did not have to but Titan a scout shirt. There is a lady here that collects them and then donates them to boys who needs shirts in our area.

- I'm grateful for crock pot recipes.

- I'm grateful for recipes I find on Pinterest and Facebook.

- I'm grateful when Jeff gets home from work early. It's a nice surprise.

Dulcie 281-300

281-Thankful for a nice warm house when it is cold outside.
282-Thankful I talked to Chris today and that he is ok.
283-Grateful I got 1 and half painting assignments done today.
284-Grateful for energy I need to go forward in life.
285-Grateful for small hands and feet.
286-Grateful for the blessings of repentance.
287-Grateful for the blessing of the sacrament each week.
288-Thankful for where I find myself in life at this age.  Somehow I have been able get thru many struggles and find myself still clinging to the straight and narrow.
289-Grateful for cookies.
290-Grateful for diet coke.
291-Thankful the Gilbert Temple opens in March.
292-Grateful that Temple is the largest built in 17 years,  I know it will be crowded, but maybe not so much  now.
293-Thankful for the beautiful cloud variations in a blue sky today.
294-Thankful for all the beautiful and varied pumpkins and gourds I see in the grocery stores.  They are so cool looking,
295-Thankful for my vacuum.
296-Grateful for Andy's good health.  Exercising hard has improved his health so much, especially his asthma.
297-Thankful for the thomas family that motivates me
298-Grateful we have chocolate frozen yogurt in the frig,  I want some.
299-Always grateful when I have meals planned, groceries bought for the coming 2 weeks.   Let's eat.
d300-Grateful I made 300 gratitudes and 3 beads.

Dulcie 233-280

233 - I am so grateful for the pictures I got on Facebook and email of my grandkids and great grandkids.
234 - Grateful that I can see resemblance of Debra in Stacie's ballet.  Oh yeah.
235 - Grateful everytime I get a text from grandkids.  Just makes my day.  Can't believe the love I feel for each one.
236 - Grateful Gma Bessie has a date for dinner tonight.  Gives me a short break.
237-  Grateful I have found the dressing for truth program on line and that I am able to find my true nature, why I am like I am, both good and bad, and how to dress that brings out the best for me.
238 - Grateful for that time I can spend painting.
239 - Grateful that I am seeing some improvement in m watercolor .
240 - Grateful for the personality traits I found I have in my nature that makes me determined to pursue the straight and narrow and follow rules.
250 - Grateful for God's plan for families.  Baby Ravyn knocking at the door from the pre-existence,  all of the earthly family here, Grandpa Carl just a newby in the life hereafter, and we are all hooked together in love and as family.
251 - Thankful to be a 11 year cancer survivor during this month celebrating cancer survivors.
252 - Grateful I can help others with cancer through my experience of having had it.
253 - Grateful for a husband.
254.  Grateful I am getting back on schedule with all the key things in my life, scripture study, praying, exercising, skin care, cooking also.  And many other stuff!
255- Grateful for the wonderful cool air.
256- Grateful for all the beautiful foliage.  It is so amazing.
257 -Grateful I figured out that the black walnut trees lose their leaves way early before other trees.  So in the midst of all the bright trees, there are these bare trees with nothing but little round ball like walnuts all over them.  Looks crazy.
258- Grateful I got my nails done last week.  Red glittery tips.
259- Grateful I got my teeth done after 3 crumby appts.  New bridge that looks great.
260- Thankful I have ins thru gpa's work to help pay for it.
261- Grateful Gma Bessie is feeling good enough to do dishes and clean kitchen up.  This helps me a lot.
262- Thankful gov't shutdown is over.
263-Thankful our St. Robert Stake is being divided next month.  We will be in West Plains Stake then.
264-Thankful Sister McHardy our neighbor loves to take care of our dogs when we need to be gone.
265-Thankful for the 10 all gray kittens and cats at Grma Bessie's house and the 8 all color ones at our house so fun to watch and they keep the mice population down.
266-Thankful Andy is always where he says he will be and comes home when he says.
267-Thankful that Television is so bright and good to watch these days.
268-Grateful my laundry from our vacation is done.
269-Thankful the massage therapist I have been seeing for about a year finally sees improvement in the strength in my neck.
270-Thankful for all the good books I am reading and that I can find time to read them.
271-Thankful for all those many family members who had October Birthdays.  Love u
272-Thankful Bessies house is cleaned, what a worry and a chore that was.
273-Thankful for General conference.  I need lots of reminders and helps.
274-Thankful for Dana and Shawnie for being there for my sons and giving them help and strength.
275-Grateful that there was a Dr. nearby when Tia fainted D/S walkathon and that she is ok.
276-Thankful Max can climb like a squirrel.
277-Thankful I only have to fix soup and sandwiches for dinner because there is only two of us.
278-Thankful I got my visiting teaching letters for October written and mailed today.
279-Grateful for the technical tools we have to communicate with, keep organized with, enjoy entertainment, even do family history with.  Yeah for all this smart people out there,
280-Thankful for my snuggly blanket that Kev and Shawnie gave me so I  can keep warm in the evenings.

Holli's #701-751

- its 46 degrees this morning

- that Tylenol helped Titan go to sleep last night because his throat was soar.

- Jeff slept with Titan to make sure he was ok.

- I'm grateful for the mornings Blayze wakes up happy and funny. :) he makes me smile, he's so wired! I wouldn't have it any other way.

- I'm grateful the boys have good teachers this year who understand them and enjoy having them in their class.

- they are getting pretty good grades this quarter.

- I'm grateful that Blayze Title 1 teacher is seeing improvement in his reading.

- I'm grateful she gave me some things to do to work with him at home.

- I'm grateful Jeff stayed home last night instead of going to workout because I was feeling sick and the boys still needed to do their homework and I needed to go to bed.

- I'm grateful for the family values Duck Dynasty portrays in their tv show. We love watching as a family.

- I'm grateful for Landon's video on Path of his mustache glasses he earned from his fund raiser.

- I'm grateful for Stacie's cute lil leggings she wears in her ballet classes.

- I'm grateful Dianne watched the boys while I went to Parent a Teacher conferences.

- I'm grateful that I was able to get a few cute things from The Wear and trade is out for doing my friends hair.

- I'm grateful for the 2 super cute outfits Jodi bought for Ravyn.

- I'm grateful that my stomach is growing and my hips have stopped I'm not looking more pregnant than fat. :)

- I'm so grateful for the awesome quote about atonement that I found!! It's the best way to put what the atonement is all about! 

- I'm grateful my breathing is doing better.

- I'm grateful for Unisom it really helps me sleep at night.

- I'm grateful that Titan is so excited for scouts. I totally don't understand anything that he's doing but he loves it!

- I'm grateful that Blayze is learning to rhyme.....although we did have to tell him that he needs to stop rhyming to the word "sucker".

- we had pizza and carved pumpkins with the Estes Family.

- my cute little house. I love it.  

- relaxing Saturdays

- I cleaned my house yesterday so that today could be a relaxing Saturday.

- the boys ninja costumes. It's so cute how Blayze wants to be what Titan is.

- pumpkin spice candle.

- Filiburtos (I don't know how to spell it) yummy bean and cheese burros and that they are open 24/7.

- having my window open in the evenings and smelling fall outside and peoples fires going. Yes my room is freezing but I LOVE IT!

- our primary program

- Blayze and Titan knew all the songs and were so well behaved.... Minus Blayze picking his nose during one of the songs-EWWWW!

- Blayze did his speaking part do well and everyone could understand what he said.

- Titan sang a baptism sing with 4 other boys and looked so handsome.

- the cool primary song One In A Million. I loved it so much and couldn't help but feel touched by the spirit while they were singing it.

- the cute little boy that was super hyper and loud sitting I front of us. He is so funny and such a handful it kept me entertained. He also looks like a mini Justin with his cute big pokey ears and big brown eyes. 

- I'm grateful for the balance Jeff and I play in each others lives. It's amazing to me how he's so calm and at peace when I'm a mess and can't seem to get a hold of my thoughts and emotions. And when he's having his frustrations I seem to be able to be calm and at peace.  

- I'm so grateful for all his strengths I've got to see a lot of them through out this year. 

- I'm grateful for Gma and Brenley's response to my Path Post about wanting my life back to normal.  I guess there really is no such thing as normal. 

-I'm grateful Heather is becoming passionate about her Beauty Control again. 

- I'm grateful for the bed Noni faces us. I can't imagine how much harder my last 6 months would have been if I didn't have this bed. 

- I'm grateful that Noni lives with mom and dad.  Even tho I know it hard on Noni not having her life in Surprise I'm so glad that we get to have her in our lives. I'm also learning about where we get some of our feistiness from :)

- I'm grateful I get to watch Dad with Noni. He is so patient and kind and Noni just adores dad. 

- I'm grateful for the email Gpa Thomas sent in response to my email to him.  I need to do better at keeping in touch. He is also a very kind and warm person I love his emails. 

- I'm grateful that Louise is in remission and doing so well. 

- I'm grateful I am getting to know Dana better through her Facebook posts. She is so cute and it cracks me up how much she worries about different things. It shows that she really wants the best for everyone and that she thinks before she does things. I can/have learned a lot from her.  She reminds me of Heather. 

- I'm grateful Kip is so happy with Dana.

- I'm grateful that his kids have a safe and sprit filled place to go. 

- I'm grateful Mike and Dani keep tabs on his sisters. 

- I'm grateful that the Holy Ghost is stronger than Satan. 

- I'm grateful for innocence of youth.

- I'm grateful that I am learning that appearance is not the most important thing in my life. I've been humbled and will continue to be.

 

Holli's #661-700

- I'm so grateful Jeff was home when I started throwing up and had an asthma attack. It was so scary.

- I'm grateful to be breathing better thanks to my nebulizer and some steroids. 

- I'm grateful I have less than 100 days left to be pregnant.

- I'm grateful that I get to see my Dr more often now that i'm getting closer to my due date. It makes it go by faster.

- I'm grateful for everyone that could make it for Titans birthday.

- I'm grateful I was able to go to the fair and have a good time

- I'm grateful for the AMAZING homemade corn dogs that were at the fair. 

- I'm grateful that mom bought me a Pepsi. I was feeling really yucky and the Pepsi helped a ton.

- I'm grateful Dianne made the cakes for titans party. I wasn't breathing very good the day before and was stressed out about still needing to make cakes.

- I'm grateful Jeff and the boys helped clean the house before Brenley and Eric came.

- I'm grateful they spent the night. It was fun watching YouTube till midnight.

- I'm grateful that I got to watch my niece Jayden preform her gymnastic routine.

- I'm grateful the boys got to enjoy a few rides at the fair. Blayze is a lil dear devil.

- I'm grateful my friend Jorgan was able to give me a few of her anti nauseous pills because I was out. 

-I'm grateful that Jorgan had a healthy baby boy and her labor didn't take forever. 

- I'm grateful that I was able to meet with the primary pres. and the other mom who's son is getting baptized so we can get the baptism organized finally.

- I'm grateful for leftover birthday cake.

- I'm grateful that I'm not starving hungry all the time and that I can eat more of a variety of food.  (All tho I'm still bummed I can't drink milk, eat cereal or eat ice cream....)

- I'm grateful That the Huish's can come for the baptism.

-  I'm grateful for the meeting I had at the school for Blayze. It's nice to know we have a plan for him if he gets to far behind.

- I'm grateful for the cards Titan got from Grandma Dulcie and Noni.

- I'm grateful for filtered cold water. 

-I'm grateful for the box of maternity pants my friend let me barrow. It makes such huge difference in the way I feel when I'm out doing things.  

- I'm grateful for windows that can be opened to the cool fall weather and that we don't have to have our sir on all the time.

- I'm grateful for my screen door.

- I'm grateful someone told me I looked so tiny today. :)

- I'm grateful for cartoons that keep the boys entertained when I don't feel good.

- I'm grateful that my skin looks a lot better.

- I'm grateful that Titan helped Blayze with his homework.

- I'm grateful I live in a safe environment.

- I'm grateful for Titans testimony

- I'm grateful I was able to move Blayze MRI to the same day as his Dr appt so we don't have to travel so much.

- also so Blayze can go on his field trip.

- I'm grateful Jeff still has a job in this economy.

- I'm grateful that his company is still staying busy.

- I'm grateful for the side jobs he gets so we have a little more $ for bills.

- I'm grateful that I have clients who are willing to come to the house and that they are patient with me.

- I'm grateful for Shawnie's Face Book post they are always entertaining and make me smile.

-I'm grateful I earned my 7th bead

Chelsea bea's 439-500

439. I'm grateful Justin and I were able to have a nice relaxing day just to ourselves.
440. I'm grateful out nursery kids like us and they only cry a little bit.
441. I'm grateful I work so well with kids.
442. I'm grateful I was able to make French dip sandwiches for dinner because our bread was still good and not moldy... We think haha.
443. I'm grateful Justin let me sleep in today and didn't wiggle me around to wake me up. He also makes sure I'm up inte for church. :)
444. I'm grateful that even though Justin and I had to ride in separate cars to and from California he texted me the whole way and made me feel like he missed me.
445 I'm grateful Kelly and chuck paid for all the rooms and they got me one just for Justin and I instead of separating boys and girls to save money.
446. I'm grateful Justin's snoring doesn't bother me.
447. I'm grateful Justin always puts a hand on me the few times a week we get to sleep together at night.
448. I'm grateful grandma chick-a-boo is in my life. She is so sweet! And hilarious!!
449. I'm grateful I fit in so well with Kelly and her mom.
450. I'm grateful Janine is so sweet and fun and hilarious too.
451. I'm grateful Janine's friend was able to make it to her wedding and some she is married Janine was able to have "the talk" with some one she is really comtortable with.
452. I'm grateful for the amazing spirit I felt at the sealing. I felt overwhelmed by the spirit and I knew that Janine's decesed mother was there.
453. I'm grateful that everyone had so much fun at the corvett diner .
454. I'm grateful tht even though Justin was tired he was pacient with me when I got so hyper and excited.
455. I'm grateful my hair was long this time so all my straws stayed in my hair very well.
456 I'm grateful Justin took me to the temple at night to see it and to walk around and talk about things.
457. I'm grateful Justin is worthy to go in the temple and we can enter together.
458. I'm grateful Justin can so sweetly talk to me about things we need to work on.
459. I'm grateful Justin is so quiet. I really like it.
460. I'm grateful I got to go to the San Diego temple again. It is truly amazing.
461. I'm so grateful lili came to do Janine's make up for her wedding
462. I'm grateful I got to hang out with lili for a tee hours. I love her so much!
463. I'm grateful lili made it safely because she made it to the hotel after stopping in down town San Diego and asking a BUM FOR DIRECTIONS!!!
464. I'm grateful Lilis mom accepted a Book of Mormon from me. I really think it will change her life.
465. I'm grateful Lilis family likes me so much :)
466. I'm grateful I met Kelly's friends (again) they were really fun.
467. I'm grateful chuck likes Janine and me so much. He kept asking the photographer to take a picture of us with him.
468. I'm grateful I love Janine so much.
469. I'm grateful we drove to San Diego safely
470. I'm grateful everyone remembered their clothes :)
471. I'm grateful Janine's hair worked so well.
472. I'm grateful we played scrabble in the car on the way there and I won. :)
473. I'm grateful I'm so outgoing because I really like who I am and I make people smile.
474. I'm grateful we got to visit heather.
475. I'm grateful we got to go to Disneyland even though it wasn't everything I'd hoped for ;)
476. I'm grateful I got to ride haunted mansion revamped for Holloween! So cool!!
477. I'm grateful heather and Tyler get to spend evenings together and it's nice to see them have family prayer, family home evening, family dinner, and ect. It was really lovely to me.
478. I'm grateful I learned to so. And I didn't quit.
479. I'm grateful we hung out with the sister missionaries, they were so sweet!
480. I'm grateful I'm feeling better.
481. I'm grateful I was able to clean Reggie's cage and room so quickly.
482. I'm grateful for all the pictures and fun me and Janine took.
483. I'm grateful Wendy and I are still friends.
484. I'm grateful for conference and that I can rewatch and re read the talks.
485. I'm grateful Justin watched priesthood session.
486. I'm grateful Titan wants to get baptized!
487. I'm grateful Holli is not naming the baby mea Bea :)
488. I'm grateful that Fallon and I get along so good.
489. I'm grateful I can read all these gratefuls and get rid of the evil spirit that came when Holli sent me an awful video:P
490. I'm grateful I'm almost to 500
491. I'm grateful for the sweet testimony a little boy bore today in church it really touched my heart
492. I'm grateful for adoption.
493. I'm grateful mom got all her shirts done.
494. I'm grateful I got my nails done ;)
495. I'm grateful that the photographer was so sweet and took a few more photos of Justin and I
496. I'm grateful Stacie dresses up so cute
497. I'm grateful mom and I could read some interesting articles
498. I'm grateful to be alive and well!!
499. I'm grateful to be an optimist most of the time.
500. I'm grateful for my 5th bead !!!
Goodnight!!!!

Holli's #631-660

- I'm grateful for the $ store and all the cute lil Halloween decorations the boys hot to pick out.

- I'm grateful I felt good enough to help the boys decorate the front yard.

- I'm grateful that mom, dad, Brenley and Eric can make it for titans bday party.

- I grateful for the county fair, even tho it's kinda disgusting I always enjoy walking around watching people.

- I'm grateful Jeff and I went through half of our storage and threw away a bunch of stuff. We still have the other half to go through.

- I'm grateful for the little fire pit mom and dad got us 2 Christmas' ago. 

- I love doing fires out in our front yard. Inviting neighbors over and roasting marshmallow while visiting.

- I'm grateful for naps

- I'm grateful for the a mixing talks I got to listen to during conference.

-  grateful for coming home from a Ladies Night at The Wear and seeing Jeff and his dad watching conference while Blayze was quietly doing a puzzle. (Titan went and hung out with Dianne)

- I'm grateful for how close Titan is with Dianne

- I'm grateful that we found 4 puzzles in storage....Blayze has been doing the nonstop since Saturday.

- I'm grateful that Jeff txt me that he loved me today at 2:10. It was a nice surprise :)

- I'm grateful raft time is going by faster and January is starting to seem closer. Wahoo!!

- I'm grateful that we live in a great neighborhood where the boys can play outside with neighbor kids and I don't have to be worried. 

- I'm grateful for the ease of cooking in my cookware especially the EOC.

- I'm grateful that Jeff makes me laugh all the time.

- I'm grateful that I was able to paint my own toenails.

- I'm grateful for the 2 bins of girl clothes Heather gave me... Although I'm overwhelmed by the amount of pink that's happening my my little house.

- I'm grateful Jeff has such great friends that he is still close with from High school. (Ethan Estes in particular.)

- I'm grateful that I can leave my screen door open in the mornings and evenings.

- I'm grateful that when Titan got stung by a bee he was not allergic. 

- cranberry black cherry juice.

- pumpkin spice hot chocolate.

- I'm grateful for the touching conversation we had with the boys about baptism and the Holy Ghost. Titan is so excited to get the Holy Ghost.

- I'm grateful I'm 25 weeks

- I will be in my 3rd trimester next week :)

- I'm grateful Jeff gets to do the electrical maintenance on the Gila Valley Temple. 

- home made lasagna dipped in ranch

- that Britty passed her cosmetology state boards

Brenley's gratitudes #251-275

I am grateful:

251- I am finding time to post more gratitudes

252- that conference happens twice a year 

253- that I am able to watch conference both Saturday and Sunday 

254- there are more and more leaders and general authorities being called from other countries. I love seeing how the gospel is strong in so many places! 

255- my new phone case. It's called a book book. :)

256- I have been able to have a better attitude about the hospital for my Clinicals this semester. 

257- for my testimony of tithing. 

258- for my testimony of prayer. 

259- that we have met some of our neighbors. 

260- Eric got into his "launch to leadership" program at work to help him get a management position. 

261- Eric has a shorter commute from our apartment. 

262- I don't have to wear clothes all the time if I don't want to now that we live alone. 

263- We are getting better at doing family home evening, even though it's just the two of us. 

264- I'm almost half way through this semester. 

265- we have a washer and dryer in our apartment 

266- I have met a couple friends in our ward

267- we live closer to Eric's sisters

268- Eric's parents are getting closer to living down here. 

269- Holland's talk in the Saturday afternoon conference session. 

270- for the beauty of the Gilbert temple. 

271- that I get to drive past it at least twice everyday- usually more. 

272- I get to see our friends new adoptive baby today! 

273- mom loves presley

274- Emily was able to change her attitude when we went to breakfast and was happy she did :)

275- Presley likes to snuggle. 

Holli's #604-630

- I'm grateful for the touching video dad shared on FB about the dad's confession letter to his daughter with Down Syndrome. 

- I'm grateful I got to help my friend Jodi today at her clothing store The Wear. It's so much fun to go help. 

- I'm grateful I felt well enough to color her hair after helping her at the store. I love visiting with her. We are very similar. 

- I'm grateful that I love hanging out at home with my family and I'm not one of those girls who has to be with "girlfriends" every week and bash their husbands and gossip.

- I'm grateful moms motto in our house was "is their name safe on our home?" It's rare to find girls that aren't gossipy and rude to/about each other. I'm thankful for that value she instilled in us. 

- I'm grateful that I am getting a feel for Ravyn's personality- I can def. tell she's going to be feisty.  She's starting to push back when we push my stomach it's pretty funny.  Jeff can really get her going. 

- I'm grateful for late night flirting txt from Jeff. He's so cute!

- I'm grateful that Ravyn is so healthy and strong. Their are so many stories in the news and find raiser for babies and pregnant woman who are having still borns or babies with very serious illnesses. 

- I'm grateful for conference weekend. I love the spirit it brings into my home.

- I love that the priesthood session is now broadcast in our home, I'm always so interested in what they are taught at those meetings. I also think that a lot more men will watch it now.

- I'm grateful for contacts, my glasses give me a headache

- I'm grateful for good books that keep me entertained that I can't put down. 

-  I'm grateful my skin is starting to clear up. 

- I'm grateful that Titan tells me I'm pretty all the time. 

- I'm grateful for Tia, Tyler and Max. I feel like we have heaven here on Earth when they are around.  They teach me a lot about unconditional love and the beauty and purity of Gods love for all his children. 

- I'm grateful that Charlotte forwards me Zach's letters.  He's such a cute little missionary.

- I'm grateful that Nick will be home in January. It will be so cool to see how much he's changed. 

- I'm grateful that Brenley and Eric finished their adoption paper work on time. 

- I'm grateful that Brenley read some of the questions to me.....they are funny and some are ridiculous which both made me laugh.

- I'm grateful that Chelsea makes me laugh.....especially with the funny leg body thing. 

- I'm grateful for when people post their graditudes because I feel like I learn things about them I wouldn't otherwise know. Like I had no idea Gpa Andy got laid off.

- I'm grateful that they have some savings to help them through this hard time..... But if it means they get to live in AZ sooner then I'm kind of grateful he got laid off ;)

- I'm grateful for this year and what's it's taught me.

- I'm grateful for a funny skit my friend Barbara Self posted on FB it cracked me up...and freaked me out a little bit. This girl had on a weird wig and doll hand as her hands. 

- I'm grateful for Gma D #220 gratitude.....we get it all from you Grandma ;) 

- I'm grateful Blayze was singng "don't you wish your girlfriend was hot, don't you wish you girlfriend was hot" all day randomly out of no where-Every time it would make us laugh.

- I'm grateful for the pic mom gave me after Blayze was in the hospital. It means a lot to me and makes me teary every time I read it.

Dulcie 216 - 232

216.  Much gratitude to Chelsea  for figuring out my schedule for gratitudes   Very helpful.    217.  Thankful that when GPa accidentally dropped a light bulb while he was putting a new one that it hit my forehead and not my eye or nose. That could have been bad cause it hit hard before it went crashing to the floor . 218.  Grateful kip and Dana can spend fall break with the girls on a great vacation. 218.  Thankful for good rain that fell today. 219. Grateful for Jeff that he is  such help and strength to Holli    220. Also grateful the other sisters have such good husbands those girls are so precious but such a  handful . Never were easy but oh so flamboyant and fun.  It's amazing to me that they are still those same little girls only now taller and even more beautiful which is gratitude #221.    222. Thankful I finally figured out how to move my pics from email to iPhoto  library.   223.  Grateful to be able to watch conference this weekend. 224.  Thankful for this cool beautiful morning. 225. Thankful for a good husband who loves me in spite of myself. 226.  Thankful that we have savings to carry us thru even tho Andy is one of the millions laid off until govt shutdown ends. 227.  I am thankful he is at home to help clean Bessie's house this week. 228. Thankful I have the strength I need to carry me through at this time. 229. Thankful I can look forward to moving back to Az. 230.  Grateful I can read.  231. Thankful for this  challenge that makes me realize that I am so thankful for my life and blessings.232. So Thankful for my younger grand kids. 

Holli's #581-603

- it's October

- I'm 24weeks

- we finally got Blayze MRI scheduled for the 25th of October at 7am

- this season of The Voice

- I'm grateful for the fun time I had hanging out with everyone this weekend! I love family.

- I'm grateful the Dr. Cook knew exactly what to do with Blayze and it's working. 

- I'm grateful we don't have to switch him to a different med.

- I'm grateful that we had enough money to go to the Valley, pay a bill, get groceries, pay for the boys math family night and still have $ in the bank. Tithing is AWESOME!!

- I'm grateful that it's been in the 80's I can't wait for it to be even cooler!

- I'm grateful that Jeff had a good time at the Diamond Back game with Mom, Eric and Justin. 

- I'm grateful when Jeff turns off the booming bass on our surround sound. It really irritates me while I'm pregnant.

-  I'm grateful that it's getting darker earlier.

- I'm grateful for the boys Principal. He is so nice and really loves his little students. He was Jeff's brother Boydes wrestling coach so the Browns know Principal Allred really well.

- I'm grateful for the amazing Title 1 program that Thatcher has. Blayze is starting to grasp things a little better.

- I'm grateful for the neat programs and events that Thatcher School Dist. Has for their students. It really is an awesome Dist.

- I'm grateful that mom made a nice room for us this weekend. 

- I'm so grateful that dad took care of our boys so much for us this last weekend. They had a blast!

- I'm grateful for Noni's super comfy hide a bed.

- I'm grateful for everyone who came to my lol Kitcheneez party- it was fun. 

- I'm grateful that we were able to have Jenni and Steffi over at moms.

- I'm grateful that Mike can open up to me about personal things that are going on. 

- I'm grateful that Mike and Dani have good communication.

-I'm grateful that I earned my 6th bead :)

Brenley's Gratitudes #211-#250

I'm grateful:

#211- for our new couch
#212- for our new kitchen table
#213- for my cute throw pillows
#214- that Presley is well behaved in our new apartment.
#215- that Presley doesn't have any more problems going potty (she was scared at first and wouldn't go)
#216- that Eric picks up Presley's poop when he takes her out. :)
#217- it's October. 
#218- that I realized fall is my new favorite season! 
#219- our paperwork for adoption certification is done!
#220- we have our home study on Monday. 
#221- that our caseworker, Randy, was so willing to work with us on short notice- we have to have the home study in to the court by the 17th or we have to kinda start again and both our schedules are crazy and busy. 

#222- for the divine intervention of Eric getting off early on Monday so that we could get the home study done. 
#223- my bathtub is big
#224- I was under budget grocery shopping! Hopefully this keeps happening!
#225- I signed up to help at a bone marrow donation drive- you all should sign up to be matches! (Well everyone under 44:)) It's really incredible. Go look at bethematch.org
#226- I'm signed up for the bone marrow registry today. 
#227- I was able to make cupcakes for my nursing school friends birthday today 
#228- for my skirt my SIL Cara got me for my birthday
#229- for my cupcake carrier my SIL Kym got for my birthday 
#230- for my dress my SIL Laura gave me for my birthday 
#231- the "thank you" card I got from my MIL for my birthday because she ran out of birthday cards. It was so cute and funny and cracked me up! 
#232- the relationship I have with Eric's sisters and mom
#233- the serious talks that Laura and I have had. We get each other. 
#234- that my bed is so comfy!
#235- for the nap I had today. Sooo good. 

#236- that Eric helped me do the dishes tonight. 

#237- we found out today that the hematological disorders section would not be on our exam next week but the following one. :) it's hard stuff! 

#238- that BJ came to nonis surprise dinner. Especially on such short notice 

#239- that the browns came this weekend. I miss them!! 

#240- I got to hang out with holli, even if it was only for a little while

#241- for Chelsea's funny leg dance thing

#242- that Holli was able to laugh really hard and forget her troubles for even a few minutes while Chelsea was entertaining us. It was nice to see her enjoying herself and not being burdened for the moment. :)

#243- that Chelsea came to eat burritos at my house this week. :)

#244- that Chelsea calculated how many gratefuls everyone needed 

#245- that blayze is doing better now

#246- that everyone in thatcher is being so helpful to the browns. 

#247- for the minions I made on Chelsea's nails 

#248- that I like the hospital I have Clinicals at, even if it is really far away

#249- I was able to share a little of the gospel with my clinical instructor last Thursday and invited her to the open house of the Gilbert temple and she wants to go!

#250- Sooo grateful we live right by the Gilbert temple- it's beautiful to look at and will be so convenient to go to quickly. 

Chelsea Bea 427-438 my eleven a day :)

428. I'm grateful breaking it down into days make it feel less overwhelming.
429. I'm grateful Holli did my hair!
430. I'm grateful I could be there for noni's surprise birthday dinner.
431. I'm grateful Brenley is so kind and generous! We could all be a lot more like her. Or at least I could.
432. I'm grateful I could make dinner for Justin.
433. I'm grateful he rubbed my back for me cause I was feeling sick.
434. I'm grateful we finally got our water heater fixed.
435. I'm grateful I got to hang out with blayze and Titan and mike and dani and jenni and Steffi, Holli and Jeff.
436. I'm grateful I'm on fall break. I really needed a break :)
437. I'm grateful Brenley fed me lunch one day and we hung out.
438. I'm grateful I was able to go to the asu USC football game and I enjoyed it! Also Janine was so fun!!

Dulcie gratitudes 201 - 215

201  grateful fall is here. Favorite time of year      202  thankful for my little automatic swifter floor cleaner to do my wood floors   203. Grateful I finally did get floors cleaned yea.  204. Thankful for boxer joe that he is such a good watchdog    205. Grateful Chelsea for herbalife you got me cause makes me feel good.  206  thankful blayze has a good dr. To take of him.   207. Thankful for the prophets talk at rs conference  was so outstanding   If u didn't hear it please look it up on line.  I would like all girls in family to listen it will help you each so much for whatever issues u have in your lives    208. Grateful for the pans i got from holli. Love them   209 grateful andy is home from shooting trip safe and sound. 210.  Grateful for book I'm do it when I'm out reading by Brent l Top titled "what's on the other side?"  Brings more understanding about where Sean is and his life now. 211. Thankful to Holli for helping me figure out how to enter my gratitudes on my iPhone so I can enter when I'm out and about   212. Thanks Holli , babe.  213.  Grateful to be with u guys on this blog and Path. It keeps me from being lonely.  214. Thankful that two friends that died this last month brought good things into my life and that I was blessed to know them. 215. Thankful Debra was in tune to have this idea. I have read an article in ensign with same idea plus seen other gratitude blogs on line