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Birthdays are a great way to be more introspective and this time, I wanted to list 34 things that I'm truly thankful for:

1.  A wonderful husband who loves me despite my quirks and gets "me"
   
2. Three healthy and happy kiddies
3. My mami's strength and perseverance in raising us as a single mother 
4. My late father's love for road trips
   
5. An amazing sister who is always willing to take care of the kiddies and dog
6. A little brother who is growing up too fast and whom I am so proud of
7. Understanding in-laws
8. A loving sister-in law who shares the same Chinese name as me
9. A funny and understated brother-in-law who lives in LA
10. My maternal grandfather who is turning 90 in November
11. My maternal grandmother who I love so dearly
12. My late paternal grandfather who paved the way for many people to have a better life
13. My late paternal grandmother who took such great care of me when I was young
14. My aunties and uncles who have shaped me into the person that I am
    
15. Supportive community at Tenth
16. My home sweet home
17. The on-going projects that Vince has
18. The relationship between siblings
19. Open communication with hubby
20. Old and new friends
    
21. Running around Steveston
    
22. The changing colours of the seasons
    
23. The crunching of autumn leaves
24. The splashing of puddles
25. My upcoming new job in January
26. Ability to work part-time and be home with the kids for most of the week
27. Our neighbors
28. New orange wallet (thanks M, J and G)
29. Aidan's positive first year of school thus far
30. Living in a community where we can walk to the library, community centre, great parks, restaurants, etc.
31. Aidan's unrelenting protectiveness to his siblings
32. Noah's unbridled zest of life
33. Emmy as she is a true example of God's grace
34. Last but not least, for Sandra in capturing such great photos for our 10 years' anniversary!