There will be a year where i will be most grateful for my house, My child standing up for what they believe, My child achieving a personal goal, but this year i am most grateful for....

Zayda..This girl has really been the best thing for us. When i look at her, i know that life is going to be OK, when life gets blurry. She has brought us as a family together like u have know idea, Brandon and I are getting our patriarchal blessings next month, it will be the neatest experience to share together. We are getting ready to be Sealed in the temple. I'm giving Zayda basically all the credit for this, she carries something in my heart that no other person could ever replace. How am i ever going to be a good enough mother for her... She is definitely a piece of heaven here on earth.

My Husband.. Always positive, Never talks badly of anyone, extremely hard working, Never gets mad EVER. He is just an all around great person, father, and husband.

Life's Challenges.. I am honestly grateful for the challenges i am given. Right now money is a huge curve in the road for us. Brandon opened an insurance agency and i have not worked in over a year. But i know it will be so worth it. Brandon said to me one night driving home " It would be so cool to go out to dinner and have a hard working single mom as our waitress and leave her a $10,000 dollar tip, i can't wait to make money so i can do that" I will always remember that, that came from someone who is having money struggles. Most people would say i can't wait to have a boat four-wheelers etc. Life's challenges open the human heart to others who are suffering as well, They can bring stronger relationships, they can give us a better understanding of our purpose here on earth. Challenges helps us become a better person, it's all in how you handle them.

Staying home with Zayda..I am so grateful for the amount of time i have been able to stay at home with baby z. Never could have a bad day like you could going to work being around someone so cute all day.

My Mom.. She is my best friend, we talk at least once a day, she is always there to listen. I hope Zayda and i have the relationship that my mom and i have.

Our ward.. I have never been in a ward where i did not feel welcome. I have always loved my wards but this ward is full of welcoming great, knowledgeable people. My ward is a big part of us getting ready to get sealed.

My in-laws.. We have lived here for two yrs. They have been so good to us so welcoming, i feel at home here. Yes i have had my days where i really want a house and get frustrated with life, but i am so grateful for all that they sacrifices for us. I really love Brandon's family and look forward to the family party's.

We have one challenge in our life wow! I will take our money challenge over any other challenge in this world.
We always could want and need things in our life's to make it more fulfilling, but if we live that way we will never be satisfied in our life.