Happy Birthday to Me!

So here I sit on the eve of my 30th birthday, alone watching the clock tick away the last few minutes of my 29th year.  I am not scared to turn 30, I am ready for a new decade, but I definitely didn't think this is where I would be for this birthday.  I have decided that my new goal for this year would be to appreciate the little things in life along with the bigger ones.  So here is my list of 30 things that I am thankful.

I am thankful for....
1. my beautiful little girl.
1. my beautiful little boy.
1. my husband.
4.  my family.
5. my friends.
6. my faith in God.
7. the food on my table.
8. the roof over my head.

9.  the clothes on my back.
10.  the memories of loved ones that have passed.
11. a good song on the radio while driving.
12. the calming sound of the ocean.
13.  the feeling of freedom.
14. the color of the leaves as they change.
15. how passionate my little girl can be.
16. how laid-back my little boy is.
17. chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream.
18. the wind when it smells like honeysuckles.
19. the smell of fresh flowers.
20. flip-flops.
21. the warmth of the sun on even the coldest day.
22. a rainbow after a rainstorm.
23. the smell of fresh cut grass.
24. swedish fish and Dr. Pepper.
25. snuggling in bed on a cold day.
26. my little girl's smile.
27. my little boy's giggle.
28. the strength in my marriage.
29. the love I feel from the ones I love.
30. my inner strength.


My two greatest gifts: