Thankful Thursday

This is my 146th post for the year and looking back - that is a lot of blogging. I think I wont do another blog until next year. :) Seeing as next year starts tomorrow and 2009 is coming to a close I think I will do a Thankful Thursday year in review.

Here are the things we were thankful for this year:
February
My family, my 12 siblings and my parents.
The atonement of Jesus Christ, the mistakes I make as mother, and how God has helped me be better.
Answered prayers, funny kids, date night with the hubby and power pump exercise class.
Handsome husband, Corilynn's squeezie hugs, Lyman's 4 yr old logic, rubber dish gloves, automatic mini van doors, my health, and dishwashers.
March
Yummy salads, the way things look greener in the rain, 2000+ min I spend on the phone with sisters, and king sized beds.
Beautiful Ohio scenery, and my porch swing.
My new treadmill!
The good blessings Ive received, and lucky in marriage.
April
A nutty, orphan haired little girl named Corilynn, her crazy matted morning hair and the robin's nest outside our window.
Romantic love - Andy takes care of me when I am sick, Friendship love - A friend of mine came over and totally cleaned my "trailer trash tornado scene" mess of a house because I was too sick to do it myself, Godly love - reminded that God loves me and is aware of me and that when I feel really low "Sunday will come" - when Christ died on the Friday it was the lowest the world had been but Sunday came and he rose again redeeming us all from everlasting death.
My parents and their good parenting. stable home environment, and teaching me the value of keeping close to family.
Beautiful 70 degree weather and happy kids made exhausted by a good day at the park.
May
My garden and getting to 12 weeks pregnant and able to announce a healthy pregnancy.
The new little tiny coming to our lives due December 3rd.
Live near the Goodyear blimp, Ohio is so green, swimming lessons, cute things the kids say.
Priesthood blessings.
June
My mommy in law who came to help this week.
Thankful to be alive considering all this nausea.
July
My garden and the bountiful veggies coming forth from it.
Lyman's imagination, rain, Andrew puts up with my crazy pregnancy hormones, Corilynn's baby voice, not gaining a lot with the pregnancy, 3 day weekend, my sister Nancy's example, veggies, and belly bands.
20 week ultrasound and a healthy, happy baby inside.
Chipotle burritos and how they fill my soul when I am pregnant.
Pregnancy nausea is dwindling, and our Disney vacation.
August
A clean house, a kind comment from a friend, and pregnancy humor.
A quiet, peaceful evening with my hubby.
My son, and being able to teach him about prayer and being thankful.
Reaching 23 week milestone, and that hair grows back even when you are 4 and cut your own hair.
September
Andy did the dishes, pastrami and cream cheese bagels, and sisters coming out for the birth.
Classic literature.
Andy can take time off to help with the kids when I have to take yucky glucose test again, and friends.
Lyman is helpful, the baby in Corilynn's tummy, and the fact that I have good kids.
October
Make believe and magic, and fun things together as a family.
The baby is no longer breech but is head down!
Beautiful Ohio in the fall.
Andy put the crib up and things are getting closer to the end.
Funny things the kids do and say.
November
Thankful to still be pregnant with healthy baby.
Calming spirit of priesthood blessings.
Having someone to talk to about worries and stresses - Andy.
Hypnobirthing and having only 4 weeks left.
December
Excited kids on Christmas day, snow and great gifts from family.
Quiet nights alone with my baby girl.
Non-stress test and ultrasound show healthy baby, and a fun week with sister.
Made it to my due date, decorating for Christmas.

and today - I am thankful for the happy weight blasting miracle that is birth. Down 25 pounds in 3 weeks!!! The best part is - I only gained 20 pounds with this pregnancy.

We have had a great year to be thankful for and are looking forward to many more things to blog about next year. Happy New Year people!