Gratitude

Ava is grateful for:
*Loving parents (we hope)
*Luca
*Bread, Cheese, & Formula
*Noah's Ark toys
*Music

Lisa is grateful for:
*Ava- I love being a mom! Ava makes me happy everyday. Even on the hard days and late nights I love Ava and I'm grateful for the blessing of having a wonderful baby girl.

*Rich- I am fortunate to be blessed with a wonderful, kind, and loving husband. He takes good care of me and gives great foot and back rubs. Rich is also an awesome father. He loves Ava and it shows. He makes sure we are provided for and makes sure to spend quality time with Ava everyday. He is not afraid to change diapers or get up with Ava on the weekends. Rich puts his family first and has been a great example of service to me these past few years.

*Family- I have been blessed with loving parents who have giving me many opportunities in life. I'm grateful for their love and support. I also have a great brother and even though we are very different I know we will always love and support one another. I am also blessed to have married into a wonderful family. It is a big family and I love when we are all together laughing and having a good time. Sometimes it can be wild, but it is always fun.

*My warm shower- This past year I have really come to love my shower time. It is the only time I am completely alone. Sometimes I enjoy it too much and don't want to get out. I am glad we have plumbing and warm water.

*My camera- I love to take pictures. It is my way of being creative and seeing the beauty in the world. I especially enjoy taking pictures of Ava and I'm grateful to be able to capture the special moments that seem to go by too fast.

Rich is grateful for:

Lisa- I am lucky to have such a wonderful wife. She is the greatest Mom. I love to see her play with Ava. They are both so happy. Without Lisa's organization my life would be crazy. She does so much that there is not enough time or space here to list it.

Ava- I love to spend time with her. I am grateful for the chance that I get to give her her bath most nights. It may sound crazy but some of my favorite moments with her have been in the middle of the night. There is an indescribable feeling you get when you hold your crying child in the early morning and your arms are the one comfort that she needs.

My Job- I am grateful to have a job that I love. It is hard at times but I do love it. I have a boss who has faith in my skills and is supportive of me. I see many people without any job right now. They would be happy to have a job that they disliked. So I guess I am very lucky.