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Have you every just smiled to yourself and thought, "What did I do to deserve this great life?"  I don't know if it's this beautiful fall weather or the relief that it's almost the weekend, but I can't help but reflect on my blessings......So I thought tonight would be a good time to do a "Quick 5" of the things that I'm lovin' right now.

1.  Mark and I remind each other all the time how great our kids are.  Gosh I love them!  They are so close in age and keep us so busy, but it's so worth it!  They have great personalities.  They both sleep through the night and neither one of them have a "fussy time".  Kolbe is talking much more now and Jameson is trying to get a word in, too. :)

2.  I know I'm biased and I know this sounds cheesey, but Mark is the best husband....dad.... friend.... counselor.... etc. EVER!  He keeps me grounded, works so hard, gets the kids dressed every morning and doesn't hesitate to change a diaper or wipe up (or rub in - be honest...you do it, too!) some baby puke.  He's always calm, always positive and always does things with great love.  Tomorrow we're going on a date.  A real one.  Babysitter. Dinner. Movie. check.check.check.  LOVE!

3.  Kolbe is SO HILARIOUS!  He has now danced his little heart out at two wedding receptions.  This is a new move.  He's too cool for school. :)

4.  Last weekend we went back to McCook for my MOST FAVORITE weekend of the year.  Seriously.  Better than Christmas {maybe}.  Heritage Days brings back such great memories.  The weather was almost as perfect as the company.  Friday night I got to see some friends from high school that I hadn't seen in way too long.  I feel blessed to still be in touch with them and love that we can still laugh and talk like we did years ago.  Kolbe loved the parade and Jameson got wore out from all the excitement. :)

4.  We love living back in the Midwest.  We love that we are just a short car ride away from both of our families.  The memories we are creating are priceless.  It warms my heart when I think of how many people love us and our kids.  

5.  I'm lovin' watching this girl grow and change.  Every morning she gives me the biggest smile and it melts my heart.  I love being a mom.  I love that it's the most challenging job I've ever had.  These kiddos make me want to be a better person.  

My house is a mess and I'm buried at work, but my heart is FULL.  I'm blessed.  I'm grateful God has given me another day to enjoy these blessings.  Note to self....Add "Count My Blessings Daily" to the "To-Do" list! :)