Thankful on a Thursday

So I am totally stealing this idea from my sister, Miranda, but the idea comes from The Outdoor Wife. I really like the idea of writing down what I am thankful for each week, not only to show my gratitude, but also as a reminder to myself that I am so blessed and have a lot to be thankful for.


So today, I'm thankful for:

1. Days off. Now that I am working two jobs, I feel like I am never at home! But I completely love days like today, when I only have to work one of my jobs. Who doesn't like to just be lazy sometimes?

2. Employment. Not to be confused with #1, but as much as I love having time off of work, I am so grateful to have employment. And not only one, but two, awesome jobs that make paying bills just a little bit easier.

3. Date nights. With our crazy, hectic and busy shedules, it's hard for James and I to find time to spend together. But when we make it happen, it's so wonderful. And the best part is, we don't have to spend a bunch of money to have fun with each other.

4. My sight. Being a 504 to a little boy who is completely blind has made me even more grateful for the fact that I can see. And even though he doesn't neccessarily completely know what he's missing-he's been blind since birth and he is only 5-it still breaks my heart that he can't see his family, his friends, his toys, the beautiful world we live in, pretty colors, books, cars, animals...all the little things we can take for granted.

5. Family. I miss my family in NC so much, but it is at least nice to have James' family out here. They are a wonderful help and support to us as we have started our lives as a married couple.

6. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. Do I need to say any more??

7. Fall. As much as I love summer, and believe me, I do, I also really enjoy fall. I love layering sweaters and scarves... and drinking hot chocolate (even though I do that in the summer). I also love the smells of autumn and the beautiful changes in color of the leaves as the weather gets cooler. It's also a perfect excuse to cuddle up with my hubby-not that I need an excuse!

8. Mascara. I don't want to sound too materialistic or vain here, but seriously, mascara is awesome. I don't know what I would do without it. It's the one makeup product I could NOT go without. It brightens the eyes and makes me look more awake than I actually feel. (:

9 months already?!

Can I just say this year has FLOWN by. Literally. I cannot even believe it is already September! And being September 5 today means that James and I have been married for 9 months. Let me tell you how crazy that is! I mean, in some ways, it seems like we were just married yesterday, and in other ways it seems as though we have been married forever. I guess that's because we are just so perfect for each other and it feels like we have known each other our whole lives.


Being married is so much fun. It's an adventure, it has it's ups and downs, but at least our marriage has consisted of almost all "ups". And maybe that's just because we are still considered newlyweds, and are still in the "honeymoon" stage. But either way, we are so happy to be married and sealed to each other for time and eternity. I just can't believe that in 3 short months we'll be celebrating our 1 year anniversary! So much as already happened in our short marriage, and I can't wait to see what the rest of our future brings. (: