On the 8th day of Christmas....

On the 8th day of Christmas...   I am so thankful for my family..    My mom, dad, brother, sister in law and 1 cute niece and 2 handsome nephews and my grandma and grandpa.    I am thankful for their thoughts and prayers..  for their phone calls and encouraging words.  I am thankful for pictures I receive in the mail from my niece.  I am thankful for the time my mom spends with my boys. I am thankful for tender letters from my grandma in the mail and quick phone calls.   I am thankful that Robbie reminds me of my brother.  (I still think Robbie was placed in the wrong house on some occasions, as he and Shad are so so so much a like)   I am thankful of the memories and time we spent together as a family growing up.   Our trips to Disneyland, Yellowstone, St. George, Salt Lake and many many many more places.   I am thankful for the love of my mom and dad..  How I miss my dad..   This time of year is hard, since it was dad's favorite holiday,  I find myself not wanting it to come around.  I put on a smile..  put up a tree and wrap gifts cause I know that is what my dad wants me to do.  :)   Plus the boys need to experience Christmas the way I did.  :)   I am thankful that my dad taught me to give at Christmas and all year long.   Thank you to my family..  I love you very very much..  :)