I am way behind on my weekly thankfulness journal! We were traveling all week last week, so I didn't take the time to write anything down. Thanksgiving is only a few days away, so I better get caught up!
Here we go!
15. I'm thankful I can stay at home with Ryker
I never thought I would be a stay at home mom. I was on the path to being a career woman, and then I married a Marine! We move every 3 years or so, making finding a job difficult. I worked at our church in Okinawa dealing with all of the church finances, but when we moved to Arizona we decided that I would stay at home. Besides, who would hire someone who was 7 months pregnant at that time? If you would have asked me five years ago if I wanted to stay at home with my children I would have said no, but now I am so grateful that I have that opportunity. I wouldn't have it any other way!
16. Ability to travel
John and I have always loved to travel, even if it was just for a short road trip. We were not going to let having a baby stop us from continuing to travel (although it does slow us down quite a bit and we don't pack light!).
John had to work in San Diego last week, so we took advantage of the long holiday weekend before he had to be at work there and visited friends and family in Los Angeles and San Diego.
Ryker also met John's great uncle Bill Ryker who is 92 years old!
17. The ocean
I miss seeing the beautiful water that surrounds the island of Okinawa, so I was excited to head to the other side of the Pacific! There is something so majestic about the ocean. You can't help but stop and stare at the beauty of the water. John wanted to capture the moment Ryker put his feet in the ocean for the first time.
Needless to say, he hated it! It was cold, so I don't blame him! I hope he loves the water. We plan on taking him to swimming lessons as soon as possible so he is not afraid to get in!
18. Chick-Fil-A
If you don't like Chick-fil-A then we cannot be friends anymore. I grew up with this one of a kind fast food restaurant and I am so glad they have expanded and have stores all over the US so the rest of America can taste the goodness!
During Ryker's first trip, he got to meet the Chick-fil-A cow! He is destined to love going here!
19. Laughter
Ryker laughed for the first time today! He giggled twice when I was singing to him. I'm not sure if that is a good thing or bad thing because I thought I had a good voice, but it was adorable nonetheless!
Laughter makes everything better. How could you possibly be upset about how your day has gone when you hear laughter? Could you imagine how dull and angry this world would be without it?
20. Marines
Ok, I know I already wrote that I was thankful for the military in a previous post, but the Marines are special.
Last week we attended the annual Marine Corps Birthday Ball. Every year, Marines all over the world celebrate the day (November 10, 1775) the Marine Corps was created. Marines have such pride in who they are and what they do. I am so proud to be a small part of it as a Marine wife!
21. Hair stylists
Alright, this sounds cheesy, but I am sure most of you ladies understand. It is such a pain to find someone good to do you hair, and then in a few years one of you moves! Finding a new hairdresser is worse than finding a new doctor! Luckily I found a good one here and did the cliche new mom thing and cut my hair off!
There is a lot less hair pulling in my house now!
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