Happy!

So, this morning as I laid in bed with Steve, I realized I'm happy ... just honestly, happy. It was a great feeling. I started to think I'm happy as can be, but is that ever really the case? There could be a lot less stress in our lives - businesses more successful, paychecks more guaranteed, less business debt, etc, etc, but overall, I can't ask for more. I'm just happy! I'm so grateful for my family and friends, because they are AMAZING. I'm so grateful for my challenges, because I'd take mine over those of some of my friends and neighbors and because my challenges make me stronger and bring me closer to Steve. So, this post is that ... Happy. Counting my blessings.

• Steve - need I say more :) - he provides for me, he loves me and most of all he makes me remember to smile even during the challenges
• three beautiful, smart and talented daughters who are turning out to be GOOD girls
• Loving extended family
• A loving, forgiving Father in Heaven and Savior
• HEALTH - relatively great health for that matter
• GREAT friends
• Safe and fun neighborhood - block party coming July 2nd! Mark your calendars!
• Very comfortable lifestyle
• Great home filled with the things we need and more
• Opportunities to travel and have stay-cations because there are so many great things close
• Lots of potential with our businesses
• Challenges that make me better and stronger
• Freedoms of our country
• and so much more!

How could I not be happy, despite the challenges, when this is my life!? I love it!