Thankfulness

During this time of year, it's a good idea to take stock of the things that are most important in life. I (Dave) feel particularly blessed this Thanksgiving--more so than usual. I'm looking forward to going to Mom's tomorrow for a big feast and enjoying watching Jack familiarize himself with his family members, some of whom he has never even met before!

Here is a quick rundown on some of the many things we are thankful for this year, in absolutely no particular order (but you might notice a pattern):

Jack Parker

Co-workers who truly care about us

Great friends that I would not exchange for a million bucks

Nathan Lyn

All of Jack's many wonderful grandparents--of the great and regular varieties

Jack Parker

Jobs that pay the bills

Rare moments of silence

Memories of Maya Michelle

Memories of awesomely awesome Grandpas who've passed on

Jack Parker

Holidays with loved ones

Luke Carson

Jack Parker

Taco Bell and El Toro

Blogs that allow our families to keep track of the goings-on at Casa De Vrbi

Jack Parker

Balances of power in Washington

Weight Watchers (one of these days it's gonna take!)

Jack Parker

Jack-Jack's daycare provider, Laurie, and her whole family

Siblings (both by blood and in-laws)

Jack Parker

The fact that Amy Haag and Dave Vrbas found each other

Memories of hanging out on Grandma Peterson's farm

Peyton Elisabeth

Insurance (medical, auto and homeowner's)

Jack Parker

Turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes & gravy, sauer kraut, corn, pumpkin pie

Jack Parker

Professor Dexter Beansprout

Matthew Jared

High-Speed Internet

Jack Parker

Our lovely little house and all its flaws and dirty little crevices and busting seams

Jack Parker

Trips to Des Moines for Christmas

Tori Rae

Jack Parker

Cars that get us from Point A to Point B, with much coersion

That our lawn isn't a full acre

Jack Parker

Anything and everything else I can't think of right now

Thinking about all the memories we have left to make with friends, family and little Jack Parker

Growing up in a small town in SW Nebraska

Oh, and Jack Parker. I'm thankful for him too!

If I've left anything off, tell me about it in the comments. Add your own too!