Gratitude Day #13

I'm grateful for my in-laws. I've heard some pretty bad stories out there, but I cannot relate to ANY of them. Not only do I love them, but my entire family (seriously-Grandma and Grandpa too) loves them too. The second I met them I fell in love with them. You know the movie While You Were Sleeping? Well, Dave wasn't sleeping, but I still fell in love with them and knew I wanted to be a part of that family. When I met them I just knew that they would take me as I am. And that's how they are with everyone. They will welcome you with open arms. What's theirs is yours. They are so generous, so kind, so welcoming, so forgiving, so funny, so non-judgemental. I love that whenever I'm with them we can talk about anything! They are people I trust with my deepest fears and feelings and they are people I go to for advice.

I admire the lives they have led. They aren't "in your face" members of the church-they are quiet stalwarts who are examples of the Savior to everyone they meet. I love how they treat me and make me feel about myself. They are always telling me how grateful they are that I married Dave and what a good mommy I am. I love the example they were and still are to Dave-he is who he is because of their example. And he treats me so well because he has learned from them. And they are sooooo loving to our little girls. Allan has the best time ever with all his grandkids! He is so silly with them. Emma calls him Grandpa tickle button. And the kids love to snuggle with Grandma Kris. They make such an effort to be a part of our lives even though we're so far away. We appreciated so much when they came to visit in May. We spent a lot of our time talking and watching the girls entertain us and make us laugh!

I love them so much and I am SO SO grateful that they are a part of my life for forever!