A Thankful Heart | Week 3 & 4

Happy Sunday, my friends! Oh my, I have been so overwhelmed with our big move back to the states that this poor blog has been totally neglected...including my Thankful heart post from last week. We have been living in a hotel and Siena has been adjusting to not having her swing and everything else that makes having a small baby a bit easier, so she's been held a lot more than usual. I don't mind the extra cuddles but I am not getting much else done. I am so ready to get moved and settled and get to work on this blog of mine!
We leave on Tuesday for the states...this will be the THIRD attempt. Yeah, that's a whole other blog post for a different day but it has been crazy and StReSsFuLL! I have made time this week to finish out this series and combine it with the week I missed. I hope that is ok! I have been feeling extra thankful the last few days with all the chaos happening.

Be sure to read along with the other amazing bloggers who post in this series!


1. Technology 

Technology can be both a blessing and a curse, right? It is more of a blessing to my life as it is the only way my family has been able to see Noah and "meet" Siena. My son knows my moms face because of facetime! I am SO thankful for this! My mom lived far from family in the 70's and she longed for her kids to see their grandma more often. I am happy we will still be able to see our family through technology even living just a state away in Utah.

2. Fall Time

I am from Arizona where there isn't much of a fall season. I love the changing of the leaves and am so thankful I have been able to experience beautiful fall colors here in Italy the last few years. It is a season that has become my favorite! Seeing Noah stomp and throw the leaves is the best!


3. Friendships

This last week has been insane and has made me extra thankful for the friendships we have made here in Italy. My best friend here, Lauren, has been there for our family whenever we have needed it as well as some of our other AF friends. Living so far from family with a big time change can be hard so having a few people you can count on makes all the difference.

4. Family

I am always thankful for my family but especially lately! We are flying into Denver because we couldn't get flights to AZ or UT. My aunt lives in Denver so she is picking us up and letting us stay with her. My awesome husband is driving to AZ with out luggage and dogs with his dad who is flying into Denver to drive with him. Isn't that so great of him? This allows me and the kids to just fly to AZ and not be stuck in the car for 13 hours after traveling. We have had so much support from our family with this move it's been amazing. Especially with our plans constantly changing.

5. Coffee

Basically what fuels me everyday. I love the smell, the taste, iced, hot...you get the picture.



6. The Ability to Work From Home

I am so grateful to be able to work from home or wherever really! Network marketing is the best way for moms like me, in my opinion, to make money and stay home with their kids! I have found a company I love and am passionate about. It was hard to work my business from Italy so I am excited to work hard in the states!