Day 11 of Thankfulness

In honor of Veteran's day, today I am thankful, grateful, indebted to all the men and women who have and continue to serve our country! Our freedom has come at a very heavy price and I am in awe of those that volunteer to serve our country. I am deeply connected with the Armed Forces, with members of family representing almost all of our military branches. In the Army - one grandfather fought in WWII and Korean War, another grandfather in the Korean War, a cousin who did two tours to Iraq, and a step-brother in-law who fought in Afghanistan. In the Navy - several uncles who have served as well as cousins, currently my brother-in-law is serving and is out on deployment. In the Coast Guard - another step-brother in-law is currently serving. In the Marines - both grandfather-in-laws served, father-in-law fought in the Vietnam War, and a cousin currently flying a fighter jet in the Marines.

So, thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the past and present veterans! We are grateful for your service and sacrifices! Today I am very thankful for our veterans!

Day 10 of Thankfulness

Today I am thankful for my best friend Crystal! We met in 6th grade. We both swear that under our breaths we hated each other because we were jealous of each other's talent. Then in 7th grade we were thrown together in class and we became best friends ever since. So I have been lucky enough to have her in my life for over half my life. We have been through sooooooo much together. We have one of those connections that if you play games against us that requires you to have inside gags that means your going to lose against us!!! She is the type of friend if I don't call in a while and then call up, we pick up like it was the next day. I love her so much and don't know what I would do without her! So today I am thankful for my best friend, Crystal!!

Day 9 of Thankfulness

Today I am thankful for technology! Technology is an awesome thing when used for good. Currently, Mike and I are heading to Chapel Hill for UNC's homecoming this weekend. Mamaw and Papaw offered to watch the kids, however, Mamaw also promise to watch Aaden and Bentley for Aunt Stacy. So Mamaw asked if she and dad could take the kids with them to GA. So, last night I got a message that Zack needed mommy. Thankfully Aunt Stacy and I have an iPhone. So we were able to do Face time with each other. For those that don't know what face time is, it is pretty much the same as Skype, but directly through the phone. So he got to see mommy.

Also, each week we Skype with Grammy & Pop and Grampy & Grandma. It is such a blessing to have this, because we might get to see them in person about once every 3-4 months. However, thanks to technology the kids see them at least once a week. So today I am thankful for technology!

Day 8 of Thankfulness

Today I am thankful for sibling-inlaws. I counted up and I have eleven sibling inlaws. That is amazing considering I have one sister!!! Granted some of these inlaws are step inlaws and I don't get to spend as much time as I would like with them, but the others are like my own siblings! They have helped my hubby (again perfect for me) to be the man he is! I love each and every one!! So today I am thankful for my sibling-inlaws!!!

Day 7 of Thankfulness

Today I am thankful for my sister! I still remember the day I was told I was going to be a big sister, the day I found out my sister was born, and almost all the days since (well the important ones anyway). She has been such a blessing in my life. Even though I am older and suppose to be the "teacher"; I have learned so much from her and continue to daily. She is beautiful inside and out, courageous, and thoughtful. I love her so much! So today I am very thankful for my sister!

Day 6 of Thankfulness

Since today is voting day, I thought it would be appropriate to write about what a blessing it is to live in a democratic country with a freedom to vote! I get to go to the voting polls today and cast my vote for several elected officials. I don't have to be in fear, disguise my face or worry about my safety like majority of the world (those that have elections that is). I think it is a privilege to be able to vote, especially being a woman! Most people forget we (women) were the last to be allowed to vote. I don't want to get on my soap box so I will just say this, no matter your voter affiliations, please get out and vote! This is what our forefathers fought so hard for us to be allowed to do! So today I am very thankful to live in a country where my voice matters!

Surprise Concert

A few months ago, Uncle Michael came to us and asked if we would like to go to a Carrie Underwood concert with him and Aunt Amy.  We said "Of COURSE!".  The only catch was that we had to keep it secret, because it was a surprise for Amy.  So, we had Grampy and Grandma come down Saturday to watch the twins so we could go to the concert (Thank you Grampy and Grandma!).  We headed to Charlotte to meet Aunt Amy and Uncle Michael for dinner before the concert.  Somehow Michael was able to keep everything a secret up until about an hour before the concert.  I was quite impressed!  Amy went to use the restroom and saw signs posted about Carrie everywhere, so she put two and two together.  I think she enjoyed it though!  We loved it!  It was GREAT to get a chance to hang out with them!!  After the concert we went to Howl at the Moon for a little bit and enjoyed some dueling piano playing.  Thanks again for allowing us to share an awesome night with you two!