Happy Thanksgiving

Bonus post!

So I figured since it's one of my very favorite holidays I would share the things I am most thankful for this year. I would LOVE to know what you all are thankful for in the comments section.

My boy Mon

1) This year my Mom moved to Kentucky. Originally I am from Florida and my Mom swore up one side and down the other she would never move here. Welp. August of this year she was on her way here and I could not have been happier.

2) We purchased my dream horse. Honestly I haven't bonded with a horse like Mon in 10 years. He is just amazing.

3) My career. It offers so much growth and opportunity. My Dad worked for this company for over 20 years and I am proud to be a part of it.

I'm a bridesmaid for this gorgeous gal!!

 4) I was asked to be a bridesmaid for the first time for one of my besties. I am SO excited for their wedding next year. Even though he proposed when I wasn't in town.

5) My little sister and nephew moved here too from FL. It's been awesome to get to spend time with my 6 month old nephew and my sister for the first time in years.

View from the condo

6) My husband and I celebrated our first year of marriage and went on our first vacation.

                                                                                7) I am super thankful that I started taking riding lessons again. I feel like I found a piece of my heart that was missing. It's amazing to feel truly confident again in the saddle. I look forward to continuing and improving next year. Not to mention that my lesson buddy has become a dear friend.

Lessons w/Kelly are my favorite

8) Finally getting answers as to why we are struggling to TTC. As hard as it was to hear that something is actually wrong to have answers and a plan has helped.

9) Our furbabies. Most days our boys drive us crazy, the house is never as clean as I would like, and Sawyer barks his head off. But they are our babies and I don't know what life would be like without them.

10) Our friends and family. We have such a supportive group. So many of our friends and family have reached out and sent prayers and positive thoughts. This journey isn't easy but to have encouragement and support has made things a little easier.

11) My husband. Despite my mood swings, my incessant research that he has to listen to, constantly needing affirmation that he's OK with all of this, The Zoo he signed up for, the anxiety/stress ridden concerns I need to get off my chest, and to top it off I don't cook enough. LOL. He loves me. He sticks by me. He supports whatever crazy idea I have running around. He is patient and kind. He is my rock, my center, and I could not imagine going through this with anyone else.

On vacation celebrating our anniversary

No matter how bogged down we get in our trials there is always something to be thankful for. I am going to try and remember that while we tackle our own obstacles. I pray that this journey won't be long and that I will be able to share ultrasound pictures sooner than later. If that isn't what God has planned for us then I pray that we are able to help as many couples as possible that face these same challenges. We are all in this together.

The Vernon Gals together again!!