I cannot explain why, but I woke up in an amazingly good mood this morning...a grateful mood, in fact. I was driving in to work at the ungodly hour of 5:30 am, watching the sun peak over the mountains, when it hit me how absolutely beautiful life can be! It may be difficult, there may be times when I just want to give up and stay in bed, but my God, I truly am blessed! If Today was Your Last Day by Nickleback came on the radio and I almost teared up! lol I am so blessed to have such a rich and wonderful life. It is full of the most amazing, caring, generous, loving people that have ever lived and I am so proud to be able to call every single one of them my friend!

My AMAZING husband, who loves me unconditionally, with all of my faults and shortcomings. Who tells me every single day how much he loves me, how gorgeous I am and has finally convinced me that I really am a beautiful person worth knowing and loving. I trust him with all that I am and all that I have, I will forever follow this man anywhere that life takes us and be happy in it, always, as long as I have him by my side. Our 9 year wedding anniversary is coming up in 3 weeks and, if it were even possible, I realize that I love him more and more every day!

My BEAUTIFUL girls. Strong willed, high spirited, smart, creative and gorgeous! As much as they challenge me and my patience...they are my life! I wouldn't trade them, or our experiences together, for anything in this world. I smile every time I see their adorable faces, even if they are crying, or fighting, or sad, or mad, doesn't matter! I see that wondrous mix of Adam and I in them and am amazed at who they are and who they are becoming. I know that one day they will grow to be astonishingly beautiful women with huge hearts and wonderful minds!

My WONDERFUL family, immediate and extended, including the in laws AND the outlaws! lol Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins that all love us, care for us and are always there for us! I have been given an amazing family, some by birth and some by marriage, but every single one of you is important to me, impacts my life in ways that no one else can. I am grateful for each and every one of you!

My friends... my caring, generous to a fault, beautiful, sweet and amazing..friends! What would life be without these people? The ones I talk to, whine to, vent to, laugh and cry with. The ones whose weddings I've stood in, funerals I've attended, babies I've held ..and who have done the same for me. The ones I've comforted, wiped their tears, fought with, yelled at and LOVED. The ones I call at midnight when I can't sleep, blame when I'm angry...or when I'm happy. The ones I cook for, entertain for and love to spend my time with. The ones that love me no matter what and accept me for who I am, faults and all. I know that I am FAR from a perfect friend, but I am a better person because I have you guys in my life!!!

My life is worth living because I have these people in it, the ones that love and accept me, regardless of the choices I make that they do not agree with. Regardless of my finances. Regardless of my mood! I know that they will always be there, everyone of them...to pick me up if I fall, support me up if I soar, to just hold my hand and stand by my side through all of life's ups and downs. How did I get so truly, truly blessed to have these people in my life!?

Love you all!
aLwAyS & FoReVeR,
Me!