Thankfulness: Day 3!

I'm super thankful for my extended family, both my side and Ben's side. It is wonderful to live close to the majority of our family members (for the time being). I love spending time, as do the kiddos, with our family members. We see local family weekly or bi-weekly! And, we see non-CO family every year to couple of years. Our family is super generous, loving, kind, and fun. I have loved being so close to our family during our first years of marriage nag the kids first years of life. 

Mom: I'm am thankful for your caring and helping heart. You truly wear your heart on your sleeve and know how to treat others with kindness and love. I'm thankful that we got to do some garage selling together this summer. I love how much you love the kiddos. 

Dad: I'm thankful for your sense of humor and dedication/hard work to live the life you want to live. I'm thankful for your visits where we have so much fun we can laugh until we cry! I love how much you adore the kiddos. 

Chris: You are an awesome brother. I'm thankful that you can make me laugh every time I see you. Even during my trials I have endured, it is you that knows exactly what to say to make me smile. I love how you are the cool uncle Chris. 

Aunt Terry: I'm thankful for your strength. You are such an encouragement in so many ways. I look up to you and the way you have faced your trial with such courage. I'm thankful for you sharing your wisdom with me from motherhood to natural living. I owe much of my natural living path to you. 

Visone family: I'm thankful for the fun that we have when we can visit you. 

Dawn: I'm thankful for your caring heart. It's been amazing to watch you drop so many things to take care of our family. You're definitely setting a wonderful example for so many. I love that you remember the small things and wish the kids happy birthday on their birthdays. 

Grandma and Grandpa (PA): I'm thankful that we have been able to visit you (Grandma) in PA and that you have met our kids. It's wonderful to know that they have met my wonderful grandma. I love that you two are setting a example of a long marriage. 

Grandma (F): I know we don't talk a lot, but I'm thankful for when we do. With Chris in Florida, I hope for a visit soon! 

Uncle Mike: I'm thankful that you came to my wedding and we have some pictures of all of us together. I hope we can visit soon.

Billie: I'm thankful for your honesty and willingness to speak truth to Ben and me. I love that you want the family to share experiences as a family. 

Jo: I'm thankful for your generous heart and kindness. You have been there for us in so many ways. I love that you love to have family gatherings. 

GG: I'm thankful that you still want to take care of your family and for your tidbits of knowledge. You always speak up when you think something is not right. 

Rebecca: I'm thankful for our friendship! You are truly the sister I never had growing up. I'm thankful for our conversation and advice, fun ikea trips, and many Kangaroo Coffee stops.

Malpass Family: I love that all our kids are growing up together and am thankful for how much my kids love you guys. 

Cindy: I'm thankful that we get to chat on the phone every once and a while and for you reaching out to me this summer during my hard time! 

Fleming Family: I'm thankful for your visits. We love that we get to see you and spend time with you.

Amy and Allan: I'm thankful that you made time to mentor us when we were engaged (I don't know if I have ever put that to words) We learned a lot! I'm thankful that you continue to share your wisdom as a (more) experienced couple and parents.  

Spiers Family: I'm thankful that we can enjoy family occasions with you all. 

Here are a few pictures (that I had on my phone that I didn't lose) of my mom and brother (before he moved to Flordia) Wish I had more recent ones of other family members too.