In the Spirit of Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! What a wonderful time of year this is...a time to deeply reflect what we are grateful for in our lives. This past year I have kept a gratitude journal where I list 5 things I am grateful for that day for 365 days. I thought this would be challenging, but it was in fact quite easy. I have listed me top 10 below...in no particular order:

* My devoted, talented, goofy, creative, charming, and nearly perfect husband Steve.
* Good health - 3 weeks ago I was diagnosed with H1N1 and couldn't get out of bed for an entire week. I couldn't take care of my kids, go anywhere, or get anything done.
* 2 adorable and healthy children, Eli and Lucy
* The Gospel of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
* Freedom
* Cucumbers and Vinegar
* The talents I have been given
* Good Music
* Grateful and Optimistic people and good friends such as yourselves - each of you have made a positive difference in my life and for that I am truly grateful!
* Belly Laughs

Below the church put out a short video on YouTube, asking random individuals off the streets of New York what they are grateful for. I thought this was lots of fun - check it out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tuwid8_O8dk