Some of the things I am thankful for..

I love Thanksgiving for lots of reasons...Its a good time to reflect........ (the food is for sure an addedbonus!! )

I have been reflecting alot this month on experiences that have played a huge role in my life. These experiences have helped mold me... I am stronger because of them.... But I have to say that the meeting Mike and having my boys have helped mold me the most..

I wanted to share a little bit of my story................................

Mike and I met in London while were on our Missions for the LDS church in 2001.. He was introduced to me as Elder Lee, Our new Zone Leader..

I remember thinking that he was nice, but a little nerdy... And I know he thought I was a little nerdy too....he thought I had crazy hair (My hair is naturally curly, and it was a mess in England, thanks to the Humidity!!)

So no hard feeling on either side.... I am glad the feeling was mutual...

Anyway- we were instant friends.... We served around each other for 4 1/2 months.. When Mike went home, I was sad. I didn't think I would really ever see him again. And I didn't for a while. And then one day I found his number and decided to call. We talked for a little while and had planned to hang out soon.

We Hung out and it was (I know this will sound cheesy, but....) it was like we were suppose to be together....I couldn't resist....... We dated and got married really fast, (I wouldn't change it for anything..) And Jackson came very soon after that. (again, wouldn't change it..)

Mike and I had originally planned on waiting to start our family for a couple of years, but Heavenly Father had other plans for us.. We were married in June, and found out we were expecting in November... Both of us were really excited..... Jackson's Pregnancy was great until 28 weeks... It was a little bumpy after that, but he was only a week early and completely healthy...

When Jackson was 8 months old, I told Mike.."I know this sounds crazy...but its time to have another baby" Mike Looked at me and told me I was crazy, and ended the conversation.. :)

Soon after that I started having medical issues, and my doctor told me that if I wanted another baby, it had better be soon.  It didn't take long, We found out we were having another baby right before Jackson's 1st birthday.

Success... But then when I was about 6 weeks along I started having issues and had to be put on bed rest. For about four weeks we had to go in for an ultra sound every week to check on our babies progress, and each week my Dr. told us that it didn't look good. This was our last chance to have a baby, I really wanted it to work out.

Finally when I was about 12 weeks along we went for our weekly appt. and my Dr. told us that everything looked good. I was able to get up and be a mommy for Jackson.

The rest of Cooper's pregnancy was up and down....But he was only 2 weeks early.... Thankfully.

Mike and I were so happy to have our boys. ( 2 kids in 2 1/2 years...) ( I am sure some people thought we were nuts!!)

When Cooper was 5 months old I had to have a Hysterectomy, I was 26.. I cried alot, but I knew it was the right thing to do.

Mike and I have been married 8 1/2 years now. Time has gone by so fast. I think we have both learned so much from each other. I know I am a better person because of him. Mike has been my rock through lots of things....I love him so much.

And I can't imagine my life without my boys...We have alot of fun together.

I am thankful that Mike and I met.....all the way over in England...... and that we were blessed to have our boys ... It is hard sometimes to see all these sweet babies around, but I am happy for the families that are blessed with them.

I know there is something different for all of us....And I am thankful for that, because we all learn from each other...

HAPPY THANKSGIVING this week... I hope everyone has a great one...