What Makes My World Go 'Round'

This morning I was doing my usual check into every one's blog and when I came across Chelsea's she mentioned how she's going to be using topics that another "blogger" has posted on her blog. I thought that this is a great idea as at times, life can be dull or boring and these topics can help fill the void :o)

So what makes my world go round??? First of all, I got to say my girls. Many times I think of what if Chris and I never fell into temptation.....then I wouldn't have Alyssa. I can't IMAGINE one second of my life without her. She has brought us so much joy that it brings me to tears thinking of my life without her. God works in mysterious ways and has turned a "sin" into one of life's greatest blessings. Then there's Brooklyn!! Oh, my Brooklyn....there's not one day that goes by that I don't burst into laughter from her antics. She has completed our family and too has brought so much joy and laughter into our lives that without her, our lives just wouldn't be the same. I am privileged to be able to stay at home and take care of my family and am so thankful for that. Being a mom is one of the most hardest jobs in the world, with no days off! But one of the most rewarding. I've been so fortunate to be able to be there when both my girls smiled for the first time, laughed, said their first word and took their first step. Now as they're a little older, I watch them figure out the things of the world, how things work. I love being the person they come to when they get hurt, when they need a hug or are proud of something they've accomplished. I couldn't imagine my life without my girls and they are big part of what makes my world go round!

Chris would have to be another big part of what makes my world go round! We have been married for 6 years in July but have been together for almost 8 and in that time we have been through alot. Somethings that many will not have to face and some that are typical in a marriage. He has been there though everything with me and to have a partner that I can rely on and know is there when ever I need him is a huge blessing and one I take for granted. I'm thankful for that when I got to push him off of me in the middle of the night (because I need my space!!), I have someone lying next to me who loves me and wants to be close to me. He works hard to make a good living for his family and so that I can stay home with our girls. Chris is an amazing father and is so proud of his girls. It takes a strong man to handle 2 daughters and a wife!! Without him, my life would not be complete!

Some other things that make my world go round would be the rest of my family. I am fortunate to be very close with my parents and my brothers and sister. They have impacted our lives in ways they will never know. I am also fortunate to have a great set of in-laws! I get along great with all of Chris' family and love them dearly. I hear of lots women that can't stand their mother in laws and I think "not me!!" Being so far away from all the Hanks' has been hard on us but we look forward to seeing them in July! My friends also have a special place in my world! I still have friends that I've had since I was 5!! I've noticed that when things get tough, you find out who you're real friends are and for those that are in my life (you know who you are), I am forever grateful for you and love you all!!

Then there's the silly things that are apart of my life.....scrap booking, diet pepsi, Backstreet Boys, chocolate (yes, even the sugar free chocolate is good), emails and music (maybe this one not so silly). I have played the piano now for almost 15 years and couldn't imagine my life without being able to play. It's a place where I can go and worship and just go into my own little world!! It at times can be my escape.

So I think that's it. There's probably things I've left out but this is getting long enough!! God has blessed my life greatly and I'm thankful to Him for all He's given us.